I’ve just read a blog post by Rose Mambert, visionary (and elf-loving) Editor-in-Chief at Pink Narcissus Press, which stopped me in my tracks. Two amorous elves posing with a copy of Elf Love, the first anthology from Pink Narcissus (Feb, 2011) and my first US publication, with a Romeo-and-Julietesque story ‘Feather Fall’. The cover art, by Duncan Eagleson, was inspired by the lead characters of ‘Feather Fall’, Kieri and Rathen, a pair of clan-crossed elvish lovers. Unlike R & J, I’m glad to report Kieri and Rathen managed to survive their family differences and make a daring escape. It’s quite surreal to see them ‘fleshed out’ by a pair of lovely and willing elf-kin (thank you Spencer Chamberlain and Gaberial Darling)!
Along with ‘Stone-singer’ (which appeared in Winds of Change from CSFG in Sept, 2011), ‘Feather Fall’ is set in the storyworld of my current novel quartet, and the best thing about taking time out to write these short stories – apart from seeing them in print – is that they have already sprouted plans for sequel novels. So if I ever find motivation slipping when it comes to finishing the current ‘work in progress’, there are tantalizing, sparkly little carrots dangling in front of me, saying ‘look at the future view’…
'Elf Love' by Pink Narcissus Press
Spencer Chamberlain and Gaberial Darling with a copy of 'Elf Love'
Joanna Fay
Keira McKenzie
/ February 24, 2012that sounds wonderful, Jo. Hope they continue to let feathers of inspiration fall for you
xx
Keira
Joanna Fay
/ February 24, 2012Thanks, Keira. LOL – the day I run out of feathered inspiration will be the day I leave the planet (probably for another, more feathery, one).
xx
Amaleen Ison
/ February 24, 2012Very cool, Joanna.
Joanna Fay
/ February 24, 2012Thanks, Amaleen.
Lakota De La Cruz
/ February 24, 2012I will have to send some feathers into the works to dust the cogs of motion… I am still not getting my notifications for any of your posts, sweetheart. May I just add here that I found ‘Feather Fall’ to be the best short story I have read during my short stay on this planet… Love it, and Love You. xxoo
Joanna Fay
/ February 24, 2012Thanks darling…you might be just a *little* bit biased, of course, but I’m not complaining.
Hmm, not sure why your notifications aren’t working. Perhaps try ‘unfollowing’, and then ‘follow’ again?
Ann Montclair
/ February 24, 2012Great post! Wishing you wondrous success with all your publications.
Joanna Fay
/ February 24, 2012Thanks so much, Ann – and wishing the same to you. I hope we and our fellow authors have a great year!
Carol
/ February 24, 2012Awesome news. I loved that Elf Love story.
Joanna Fay
/ February 24, 2012Thanks a lot, Carol – your critting helped it along!
xx