Shoulder Bones
Shoulder Bones by Mary B. Sellers is a collection of short stories published by Blooming Twig Books in December 2014. This edition, comprising 134 pages, presents a unique exploration of the conscious and unconscious realms, blending elements of reality with fantastical narratives. The stories invite readers into imaginative scenarios, such as a girl who finds herself suspended in midair on a trampoline, showcasing Sellers’ distinctive voice that draws inspiration from both Faulkner and Austen.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of themes within these tales, which reflect the complexities of childhood and adulthood. The collection balances whimsical elements reminiscent of classic fairy tales with deeper, adult themes, offering a multifaceted reading experience. Shoulder Bones captures the essence of southern childhood, weaving together vivid imagery and emotional depth, while addressing the dualities of life through its engaging prose. This edition serves as a thoughtful introduction to Sellers’ literary style and thematic concerns.
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These stories are worth an all-nighter and a steaming cup of tea. Shoulder Bones is a collection of short stories that dive into and out of the conscious and unconscious, into and out of reality. A girl jumps on a trampoline and gets stuck in midair. Debut author Sellers has a voice that is a touch of Faulkner and a dash Austen, deeply rooted in the sounds, spirit, and heart, of a southern childhood. This is a collection of stories that have the fantastical dimension of the original Peter Pan or Harry Potter, but the adult thematic depth of Augusten Burroughs. Sellers writes with the freshness of youth, but out of the fear of childhood. She spills her inky blood onto the pages of this debut collection with a not-quite-sweet prose that is at once feminist and normal, vivid and average, wild-eyed and honeysuckle sweet. This collection of stories represents the best and the worst in each of us, and the fanciful, fantastic escape that the squeeze of reality can bring.
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