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Without Dreams and Phantoms,
Women Cannot ExistComing Soon

Without Dreams and Phantoms, Women Cannot Exist shines a spotlight on the lives of complex, relatable, and determined women. A collection of tightly woven tiny, short stories which explore the surreal truths of mothering. Meet those yearning to mother, those bone-weary from parenting, those navigating the hinterland of the mothering years. This funny and shrewd collection lays bare how modern culture expects women to toe the line, revealing how they flourish when they follow their dreams.

Without Dreams and Phantoms Women Cannot Exist is on submission to editors.
Literary professionals keen to learn more, please get in touch via my contact page.

Bonus Story

Hush, Hush, the Storm has Swept Through

Dylan was born in a rush, seven weeks early, jaundiced, brought on by shock. Mum held my hand as his nostrils flared with each breath. Doctor Esson says there’s nothing to worry about. Dylan’s fine now.

Floppy, his toy rabbit, slouches on a pile of Connor’s t-shirts which lie folded at the end of the table, waiting for him to shift them. Last night’s casserole bowl has grown crusty. Instead of filling the sink with suds, I grab the stuffie and tuck it in my backpack. The TV weatherwoman predicts haar, but I know the beach like I know each wrinkle in Dylan’s wide forehead. Mum looks in twice a day, wittering on about how that rabbit has caused nothing but suffering, how all the walking is getting out of hand, how the watery air is bad for my baby’s chest.
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