My new story “The Dancer’s Body at Rest” is available to read in Abyss & Apex.  I’ve been submitting there for a long time (since 15 years ago, in fact—goes to show how I’ve grown as a writer), and I’m thrilled to have a story in this longtime publication at last. 

I’ve been to Spain twice, once when I was in high school, and years later with my husband.  Both times I saw a flamenco performance that blew me away.  I was dying to set a story there.  Not only was the flamenco inspiring, I also loved the architecture, gardens, fountains… 

I researched the culture and music, and I brought in some of my own insecurities about exploring a setting in my fiction where, yes, I have ancestral roots, but the connection is further removed than I usually tackle.  I decided to lean into that thematically.  The result is a story about performance, imposter syndrome, duende (and its accompanying frisson), pain management, and the collaborative nature of certain artforms.