Gathering Blue Cambridge University Press (NY) Seattle Times

Seattle Times

he summons her instead in his imagination

Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection

creative inspiration and instruction

including old nemesis and violent drunk Andy Bender and an elusive little old lady accused of grand theft auto

Gathering Blue Cambridge University Press (NY) Seattle TimesKira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. She fears for her future until she is spared by the all powerful Council of Guardians. Kira is a gifted weaver and is given a task that no other community member can carry out. While her talent keeps her alive and brings certain privileges, Kira soon realizes that she is surrounded by mysteries and secrets. No one must know of her plans to uncover the truth about her