Abbreviated Epics (Third Flatiron Anthologies Book 10)
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (887 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00NRA6A2W |
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| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Review by Maureen Bowden The anthology is varied and a lot of fun.Siobhan Gallager's 'Blade Between Oni and Hare' flings the reader into Japanese mythology with her protagonist facing a demonic love triangle. A different take on Japanese myth is Gustavo Bondoni's 'Rain Over Lesser Boso', an disturbing tale of demons and an ancient empire.Iain Ishbel's alternate history fantasy 'HMS Invisible and the. A thoroughly enjoyable collection of fantastic, eclectic short fiction. Sheryl Normandeau Got a moment to spare for some amazing fiction long on the grand sense of epic tradition but short on word count? There’s something in Abbreviated Epics for everyone – seriously. The diversity of the nineteen stories in form, genre, and subject makes this new anthology from Third Flatiron Publishing a reader’s delight.As you might expect, mythology is repre. Robina Williams said A great variety of stories. This anthology opens with an interesting and enlightening introduction by the Editor, Juliana Rew. As usual with Third Flatiron anthologies, there is a wide range of stories in the fields of sci-fi, fantasy and mythology, set in various geographical locations and eras. As usual also, there are some very nice graphics; I particularly liked those accompanying Deborah Walker's
The issue also contains a reprint of JoWalton's epic poem, "Odin on the Tree.""Abbreviated Epics" proudly showcases an international group of new andestablished speculative fiction authors, who share with us just asmidgen of the heroic and grand. Can you make a "Hero's Journey" in 10 pages or less? And what ifyou're a heroine? "Abbreviated Epics" from Third Flatiron Anthologiesis a double issue containing 19 very short fantasy adventuresfeaturing samurai and shield maidens, alternate history and steampunk,and myths old and new. Bowne,Stephen D. Rogers, and Robin Wyatt Dunn.. Contributors include: SiobhanGallager, Iain Ishbel, Deborah Walker, Manuel Royal, Jordan AshleyMoore, Martin Clark, Ben Solomon, Margarita Tenser, Gustavo Bondoni,Adria Laycraft, Daniel Coble, Steve Coate, Jo Walton, Elliotte RustyHarold, Marissa James, Jake Teeny, Alison McBain, Patricia S