“One small step for man,
one giant leap for mankind” is a phrase that hardly needs any presentation. One
of the widely known, Neil Armstrong’s phrase is also the starting point for
Tehani Wessely’s anthology, “One Small Step: an anthology of discoveries”, due
to be published by FableCroft Publishing. It is a collection based on the idea
of new discoveries and beginnings, of “small steps”. I admit that I do have a
weak spot for discoveries, but more for those of the Age of Discovery rather
than of the Space Race. Not for the exploitation and injustices brought by the
Age of Discovery – although those addressed properly and with speculative
fiction touches would make an interesting anthology too – but for the sense of
adventure and mystery surrounding these explorations and expeditions. This is
the starting point in my interest for Tehani Wessely’s “One Small Step”, but
what won me over is the presence in the collection of authors such as Deborah
Biancotti, Lisa L. Hannett, Angela Slatter and Tansy Rayner Roberts. These four
names alone would sell me any anthology, because these wonderful ladies are
among my favorite writers, but the curiosity of discovery, since we are talking
of new “small steps”, new authors is an attraction for the collection too. After
all, most of the names on the table of contents are unknown to me, but like I
said, enough reasons to make an exploration myself. What this literary journey
would reveal remains to be found in early 2013 when Tehani Wessely’s “One Small
Step” will be released.
“Sand and Seawater” by Joanne Anderton & Rabia Gale
“Indigo Gold” by Deborah Biancotti
“Firefly Epilogue” by Jodi Cleghorn
“The Ways of the Wyrding Women” by Rowena Cory Daniells
“The ships of Culwinna” by Thoraiya Dyer
“Shadows” by Kate Gordon
“By Blood and Incantation” by Lisa L. Hannett & Angela Slatter
“Ella and the Flame” by Kathleen Jennings
“Original” by Penny Love
“Always Greener” by Michelle Marquardt
“Morning Star” by DK Mok
“Winter’s Heart” by Faith Mudge
“Cold White Daughter” by Tansy Rayner Roberts
“Baby Steps” by Barbara Robson
“Number 73 Glad Avenue” by Suzanne J Willis
2 comments:
It's interesting how Neil Armstrong has pervaded every aspect of our culture.
True :)
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