The pre-orders are now open for copies of the Suffering the Other anthology from Dim Shores.
A new benefit anthology of dark weird fiction based on the concept of othering — the process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as fundamentally different or alien, often leading to discrimination and persecution. Othering and dehumanization have long been tools of oppressors and is a tactic being currently embraced with zeal.
While all marginalized groups are under increased attack, two communities seem to have been singled out for especially harsh treatment — all migrants regardless of legal status, and transgender folks. As such, this book will be a benefit for two organizations doing boots-on-the-ground work: National Immigration Project, and Transgender Law Center. All proceeds after production costs will be split between these two crucial orgs. Folks involved are taking small token payments for their work so we can raise as much money as possible.
‘Sore Thumb’ is a short body horror story about trying to fit into a sick society, the fickle nature of trends, and the death of individuality. It’s one of the grossest tales I’ve ever written, and probably one of the most depressing. Fun for the whole family!
Both the US and UK are really festering with vile transphobia, xenophobia, and racism, stoked by the rise in far-right ideology. It’s sickening to see so many people blindly fall for the oldest trick in the book: scapegoating. I’m happy that my disgusting little story can help raise money for those across the pond.
The pre-order is for the limited, hand-numbered paperback edition available through the Dim Shores online shop. A mass-market paperback edition will soon be available through Bookshop.org and most other online booksellers. An e-book edition will follow after print publication.
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