Shelby L. Anderson

;Loss

;Loss is a captivating anthology that brings together a diverse range of fictional short stories centred around its namesake; loss. In this collection, Anderson takes readers on a journey through five unique tales that explore human resilience through grief.

From displacement and surrender to birth and bereavement, each narrative captivates with engaging characters and emotional depth.

With a powerful blend of narrative fragmentation and epistolary snippets, readers will be spellbound from the first page to the last. Whether it’s a tale of an author losing their mind, a heart-warming exploration of a grandfather navigating anguish or a child too afraid to speak, these stories will leave you with a newfound understanding for the unique experiences that define the human condition.

Author bio

Shelby L. Anderson is an ambitious fantasy writer who has published her first novel, ;Loss, in 2023. Her inspiration draws from the many stories from her family, detailing their drama, their favourite memories, and their deepest losses. Through countless family visits and loud dinners, their storytelling was given through nights without electricity and regaling tales of generations gone by. Memories retold by her grandmother over a game of cards and some tea would draw Anderson into her family history and later become the inspiration for her written stories.