Alesha L. Escobar

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Author Interview: Mike Reeves-McMillan

I have always been fascinated with shamans, so I was excited to see that Mike Reeves-McMillan has a story appearing in the New Myths anthology. Shamanism weaves together an interesting blend of the physical and spiritual worlds. Sometimes the two worlds meet, and at other times they are separate--but let's learn more of how Mike envisioned his story. Author Interview Your story is "Where Is ... View Post

Author Interview: Ryan Toxopeus

Can I just say that Ryan makes minotaurs cool and brings them to life? His short story which will appear in the New Myths anthology puts a whole new spin on these mythical creatures. I caught up with Ryan to talk about his short as well as his views on mythology. Author Interview Your story is 1100 BGW. Tell us what it's about and why you chose that title. 1100 BGW is about the rise of the ... View Post

Author Interview: C.M. Stewart

My fellow New Myths anthology author, C.M. Stewart, is a pre-published fiction author with a flare for flash fiction. I caught up with her to ask her about her short story that will appear in the anthology this month :) Author Interview Your story is Saint Eve and the Grain. Tell us what it's about and why you chose that title. The title was originally “Dr. End O. Sperm and the Germ.” I ... View Post

Author Interview: Michelle Mogil

I couldn't kick off my celebration of the New Myths anthology without introducing you all to some of my talented co-authors. Today's interview is with Michelle Mogil, author of the vampire novels The Gentle Man and The Loyal Man. Author Interview Your story is The God People. Tell us what it's about and why you chose that title. My story is speculation that there is no god but us, that we are ... View Post

Cover Reveal: New Myths Anthology

From a society of mythical minotaurs to the appearance of shamans, this short story anthology will prove an imaginative and delightfully entertaining read. New Myths is all about breaking through with original myths or building on those we are familiar with. I am thrilled to have my story, The Black Dagger Gods, numbered among these. See this guy? He's Babalu Aye. He's known as an ... View Post