Born of Dirt & Dust: The First Week

Born of Dirt & Dust, a collection of hybrid flash & short fiction by Renee Coloman. Now available on Amazon.

Week 1 since the release of my new book, Born of Dirt & Dust, and it's been thrilling --- both nerve-wracking and exciting --- seeing the number of readers purchasing the book, sharing their photos, videos, and posts engaging with the book and sending their congratulations.

All the while, pricking at the back of my mind, needling me to keep my fingers crossed, I am hoping, hoping readers will feel a connection to the characters in these stories, and their environments, their worlds, their struggles, and their ways of survival when born of dirt and dust.

The book is fiction. Yet the narratives feel prickly and real. No matter that the book's genre dives into fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. Certain situations demand certain choices. We do what we must to make sense of our realities.

Available on Amazon, here's the posted description:

Born of Dirt & Dust: Flash & Short Fiction

A hybrid of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror, dive into a captivating collection of speculative flash and short fiction by Renee Coloman. These powerful stories explore human struggle, survival, trauma, and emotional pain through a rich tapestry of diverse characters and settings. Vivid and emotionally charged, each tale offers a profound look into life's challenges and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Experience narratives that will move you, provoke thought, and stay with you long after the last page.

Read what a few editors said about featured stories in this collection:

"Congratulations! Your story, I'll Make It Easy, has been accepted for Issue 9 of Lavina Press!"

"We would be delighted to accept Flypaper & Pickle Jars for publication. This was a strange, sad, and yet somehow hopeful piece and we really enjoyed it. We think our readers will too." Elou Carroll, editor of Crow & Cross Keys

"Thank you for sending us Abby's Lockbox. We love it and would like to publish it in the next issue of Literary Hatchet."

"Congratulations! Your story has been accepted for publication in Bright Flash Literary Review. Thanks for sending us a great piece."

Many, many thanks and appreciation to every reader who supported Born of Dirt & Dust during the first week of the book's release. You touch my heart and bring a light that will reside with me in perpetuity. Never stop reading, never stop being kind and compassionate, and always, always be true to who you are.

Thank you for sharing your fun photos of my book, Born of Dirt & Dust. Your smiles bring tremendous light into my life. Enjoy the stories, stay strong in your heart, and never give up on who you are.