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Saltwater Sorrows

By Rhonda Parrish & Adria Laycraft &
Saltwater Sorrows by Rhonda Parrish & Adria Laycraft &  digital book - Fable

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Deep, mysterious, beautiful . . . dangerous . . .

 

Women and the sea have been tied together in myth and story from the beginning of time. Tales of women being drawn to the sea or being left on the shore, waiting for their men's return, have been passed down through the ages.

 

But what mysteries lie beneath the sparkling placid waters? What power drives the wind and waves crashing against the shore? There is transformation and exaltation—magic—in the ocean and women alike. And both know that while the sea gives, the sea also takes.

 

Sink into the icy depths of the ocean with these stories by: E.E. King; Natalie Cannon; Morgan Melhuish; Paul A. Hamilton; Laura VanArendonk Baugh; Sarah Van Goethem; Adria Laycraft; Dino Parenti; B. Zelkovich; Lisa Carreiro; Lea Storry; Nikoline Kaiser; Elin Olausson; Chandra Fisher; Hayley Stone; V.F. LeSann; Catherine MacLeod; and Jennifer R. Donohue.

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“Eighteen short stories of various lengths with the uniting theme of women and the sea. The stories are beautifully compiled and the writing is well done in each, including a lot of symbolism and Definitely something to be read over time and not in one sitting, as the stories are very emotionally heavy around topics like fear, grief, and sadness (hence, the title). I would highly recommend checking the content warnings for each story especially if you’re sensitive to certain subjects or moods. Not every story hooked me the same from the start, but each one Here are a few of my favorites: Salt in Our Blood, Salt in Our Tears A woman born in a town where majority of men become whalers, and her early life has seen so much loss because of it. When she marries her fear and worry becomes overwhelming, leading to a ritual with the intention of keeping those most treasured to her safe. I was so invested in this one! and the ending really surprised me. “Time is what is precious,” she whispered, unsure if she meant him to hear. Time is what she had too much of, waiting for him, and too little of, when he was here. For a few weeks at a time, he was everything. The Ghost of Violet Gray A widower runs into a woman on the sand, who invites him into her home for a cup of tea and begs him to find the truth. The more he learns from the townspeople, the more he pieces together a centuries-old mystery. I really liked the pace of this and trying to figure out the pieces myself. On a Northern Shore A young woman dealing with loss and rejection seeks a cleanse by taking a position as a lighthouse keeper. She hears the warnings about the ghost that resides there, but until she starts to listen and reflect on her own story that realizes truth behind the spirit that haunts the island.”
“I may be biased, but I was truly blown away by this atmospheric and deeply emotional collection. This was such a rewarding read and I enjoyed it so much.”

Natalie Cannon

Morgan Melhuish

Paul A. Hamilton

Lisa Carreiro

Nikoline Kaiser

Chandra Fisher

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