A Warding Circle
A Warding Circle by Djelloul Marbrook, published by Leaky Boot Press in May 2017, is a collection of short stories that delves into the complexities of the New York art world. The narrative centers around a young artist named Artemisia, who, after being struck by lightning in the Catskills, navigates a landscape where jealousy often overshadows talent. Through her experiences, the book explores themes of rivalry and resilience, presenting a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by artists.
Readers will encounter a range of characters, particularly the sharply drawn figure of Nuala Gwilt, who embodies the struggles of surviving in a male-dominated environment. The interplay of humor and tension in Artemisia’s interactions highlights the emotional landscape of the art community, where personal and professional conflicts intertwine. This edition, comprising 184 pages, invites readers to reflect on the dynamics of creativity and competition within the realm of fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
The magical warding circle on the cover is called “Conjured Harm Returns to the Sender.” A beautiful young artist struck by lightning in the Catskills shows the reader just how returning harm to the sender works in the New York art world, where jealousy, not talent, often decides the lives of artists like Artemisia.
The character of Artemisia is brilliantly drawn: she’s funny and smart, and the reader empathizes with her plight throughout. Her razored sense of humor rubs other characters the wrong way, and we absolutely love her for it. But perhaps the book’s most stunning achievement is the sharply drawn character of Nuala Gwilt… a woman who has somehow survived for decades in the male-dominated art world, and … has the battle scars to prove it … she displays her flesh wounds along with her fangs, so her contempt and jealousy of Artemisia come as no surprise.
— Tommy Zurhellen, author of Armageddon, Texas
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