Description: "Praised by literary journals, news outlets, and leading fiction magazines, Nisi Shawl is celebrated as an author whose works are lyrical and philosophical, speculative and far-ranging; "...broad in ambition and deep in accomplishment" (The Seattle Times). Besides nearly three decades of creating fantasy and science fiction, fairy tales, and indigenous stories, Nisi has also been lauded as editor, journalist, reviewer, teacher, speaker, afrofuturist, and proponent and mentor of feminism, African-American fiction, and other pedagogical issues of diversity. Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to her work, the third in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the vibrant voice of Nisi Shawl, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich. Included within are six short stories, one written exclusively for this book; author interview; complete bibliography; academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD; ...and more! Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get to know Nisi Shawl"--Back cover.

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