This is my debut anthology, MERCILESS INDIAN SAVAGES. This anthology, scheduled for release September 30th, features eleven original stories cultivated over the last decade. These tales of survival, perseverance, and creation explore the complex relationship between our nation’s past and present, celebrating Indigenous peoples through fables, folklore, and fantasy.
“Haunting and atmospheric with just the right dose of horror, MERCILESS SAVAGES is a breathtaking compilation of Indigenous stories that covers a broad spectrum of experiences. From parables and cautionary tales to horrifying folklore, this anthology places a much-needed spotlight on Indigenous culture that is sure to stick with readers long after they turn the final page.” — K.T. Carlisle, Author of I KNOW WHAT I SAW
“Each story is beautifully crafted, blurring the lines between your favorite genres and the realities and impact of colonialism and cultural erasure. Whatever your genre, you can find it in this book: horror, fantasy, thriller, etc. It’s hard to single out one story, but multiple origin and creation stories left me with a sense of awe and newfound wonder. A powerhouse of a debut, this book should be required reading in every school across the country.” -Dido Duane, Author and Poet
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
My name is Veronica, and I live in Arizona with my husband, son, and two small, spunky dogs. As a mixed-heritage Mexican and Native American, I drew upon these cultures to create this story. My short stories have appeared in four anthologies: Great Wars and Not Ghosts but Spirits 2 under the pen name Veronica S. and Devotion in the Open Air and Campfire Stories under Veronica Faline. I am anti-AI and pro-earth.
Anthologies with my short stories in them:
What’s next?
Not all heroes wear capes—some adorn crowns of marigolds and shadows.
Esmerelda (or Esme, as she prefers to be called) has no memory of her life before she’s abandoned at five years old. She’s adopted by the detective and nurse who found her.
At fourteen, Esme’s adoptive father is shot, and her adoptive mother rejects her. Esme is forced into foster care, where she suffers physical and emotional torment at the hands of her foster father. After two years of surviving this abuse, she reaches a breaking point when her young foster brother’s life is in danger, and she can no longer contain her rage. Extraordinary powers of death pour out of her to take down her abuser and protect her brother. These powers, like everything come at a cost. The story asks the question: what would you do with the powers of life and death?
I will be at the Indigenous Peoples Day event in Tucson, selling and signing copies of my Indigenous anthology. I might bring beading and bookmarks if they arrive on time.
November 13-15 at TusCon53
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Tucson Airport 7051 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85756
