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Poetry from Frayed Edge Press

2/22/2022

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Our poetry defies expectation and convention both! Featuring:

The Splooge Factory by Christina Springer. Informed by theories of feminized eroticism and a feminist inquiry of power dynamics, these poems reflect the real stories of the real women in an “adult services” massage parlor.

¿Cómo Hacer Preguntas? or How To Make Questions by Daniel Hales. This poetry collection explores the spaces from which questions arise—the memories, musings, and metaphysics we use to seek out meaning.

​The Ghettobirds by Bryant O’Hara. Aftofuturist speculative poetry with a hip-hop beat. Includes the Rhysling Award-nominated "Hoop Dance."

See all of the Frayed Edge Press titles here: ​https://www.frayededgepress.com/books.html 

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History from Frayed Edge Press

2/17/2022

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Continuously showcasing facets of history largely unseen and unexplored, our history authors produce work that intersects engaging prose with academic research. Check out:

A Nurse’s Story: Medical Missionary in Korea and Siberia, 1915-1920 by Delia Battles Lewis.  A young American nurse works in a rural Korean hospital before being called to serve in a Red Cross unit on the Eastern Front during World War I.

Yearning for the Sea by Esther Seligson, translated by Selma Marks. Translated from the Spanish, this feminist retelling of Homer’s Odyssey centers Penelope and her feelings of loss and desire.

​​Jeremiah Hacker: Journalist, Anarchist, Abolitionist by Rebecca M. Pritchard. Covers the biography and writings of Jeremiah Hacker (1801-1895), editor of The Pleasure Boat--Portland, Maine’s most controversial newspaper.

See all of the Frayed Edge Press titles here: ​https://www.frayededgepress.com/books.html 
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Fiction from Frayed Edge Press

1/18/2022

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As we use January to rest and reboot, we invite you to explore some of the wonderful works we've published in the past! In 2020 and 2021, we published three unique works of fiction:

Ambushing the Void by James McAdams, a genre-subversive collection of short stories that explore the liminality of existence,

Stealing: A Novel in Dreams by Shelly Brivic, an experimental novel explores the concept of individuality, the psychological influences of family, and the very nature of reality,

and Right Guy, Wrong Time: A #MeToo Love Story by Louise MacGregor, an offbeat feminist romance moves beyond “girl meets guy,” dealing empathetically with sexual dysfunction, the ubiquity of rape culture, and what recovery can look like in the #MeToo era.

BONUS: Check out Douglas Anderson's historical novel In Madison's Cave, which posits an epistolary conversation between founding fathers Jefferson and Adams -- and deals with topics we still find challenging today. 
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Street Smart Series Nos. 6 and 7 Now Available

11/8/2021

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The latest two numbers in Frayed Edge Press' Street Smart Series of Short Fiction are now available!

#6 - "Make the Bear Be Nice" by Stephen St. Francis Decky. Both poignant and funny, this story concerns a homeless teen working nights cleaning movie theaters at a South Jersey cineplex. He forms an unlikely friendship with a former high-school classmate and his sister, while also struggling to come to terms with his estranged father. The story culminates with a chaotic uprising during a screening of an annoyingly ubiquitous summer blockbuster kids’ movie.​ 

#7 - The Day is Gone by Shelonda Montgomery. In this story, a Chicago family’s lives are disrupted when two young brothers and their friend discover the body of a local store owner in a ditch. The children are so used to seeing violence in their neighborhood that they don’t bother telling anyone. When their mother finds out, it sets in motion a plan to move the family to a safer neighborhood. Complications arise when their father loses his job and abandons them, leaving their mother to ensure the safety of the family on her own.  

 Get your copies now and read more about all of the Street Smart Series titles here!
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Interview with FEP Author Bryant O'Hara in Blue Mountain Review

10/19/2021

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Frayed Edge Press author Bryant O'Hara is featured as one of the "Literary Interviews" in the September, 2021 issue of the Blue Mountain Review.

Learn more about Bryant's writing process and literary influences, as well as what he's been reading lately in the interview with Lee Furey found here: issuu.com/collectivemedia/docs/bluemountainreviewseptember2021/42

Bryant is the author of The Ghettobirds, a collection of speculative poetry published by Frayed Edge Press earlier this year. Learn more and get your copy here: ​https://www.frayededgepress.com/ghettobirds.html
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Two New "Street Smart Series" Stories Coming in November

10/15/2021

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Two new numbers in Frayed Edge Press' Street Smart Series of Short Fiction are coming in November!

#6 - "Make the Bear Be Nice" by Stephen St. Francis Decky launches on November 2, 2021 and is available at a special pre-sale discount price now! Both poignant and funny, this story concerns a homeless teen working nights cleaning movie theaters at a South Jersey cineplex. He forms an unlikely friendship with a former high-school classmate and his sister, while also struggling to come to terms with his estranged father. The story culminates with a chaotic uprising during a screening of an annoyingly ubiquitous summer blockbuster kids’ movie.​ 

#7 - The Day is Gone by Shelonda Montgomery launches on November 9, 2021 and is also available at a special pre-sale discount price now! In this story, a Chicago family’s lives are disrupted when two young brothers and their friend discover the body of a local store owner in a ditch. The children are so used to seeing violence in their neighborhood that they don’t bother telling anyone. When their mother finds out, it sets in motion a plan to move the family to a safer neighborhood. Complications arise when their father loses his job and abandons them, leaving their mother to ensure the safety of the family on her own.  

 Read more about all of the Street Smart Series titles here!
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Happy International Translation Day!

9/30/2021

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We love to share great books from other languages with our English-language audience! Check out the following translations from Frayed Edge Press!

Ere the Cock Crows by Jens Bjørneboe, translated by Esther Greenleaf Mürer. A chilling novel follows the ethical quandaries--or not--of Germans involved in Nazi concentration camps and human medical experiments in World War II.

Yearning for the Sea by Esther Seligson, translated by Selma Marks. This feminist retelling of Homer’s Odyssey centers Penelope and her feelings of loss and desire, in lush poetic language.

Winter in Bellapalma by Jens Bjørneboe, translated by Esther Greenleaf Mürer. This comic novel follows the exploits of a community of expatriates living off-season in a small Italian fishing village.

And, as a bonus -- see the Full Fare novelette in our Street Smart Series (#1) -- the first-ever translation into English of a work by the renowned French author, Jean Bernard Pouy. Some call his work untranslatable, but our team of three translators managed to crack the code!
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Now Available -- In Madison's Cave

9/14/2021

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In Madison's Cave, an epistolary dialogue between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams by Douglas Anderson officially launched on September 14th. Get your copy now!

​In a series of chapters that mimic those of his infamous book, 
Notes on the State of Virginia, Jefferson ushers Adams into the underworld of the human psyche, filled with both its monsters and its redemptive lessons. This experimental novel considers early American history, government & politics, education, race relations, and other themes that still resonate in modern American life.

"Anderson's Jefferson and Adams are fully breathing and believable; brilliant and wrong-headed; visionary and cantankerous; stimulating company from start to finish. 
In Madison's Cave is a quirky, one-of-a-kind feat."--Thomas Mallon, author of Henry and Clara and Fellow Travelers

Douglas Anderson was educated at Oberlin College and the University of Virginia. He was the Sterling-Goodman Professor of English at the University of Georgia, and has published a number of critical studies in American literature. He currently resides in Portland, OR.
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Interview with "Yearning for the Sea" Translator Selma Marks

8/28/2021

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Nidhi Ajay of the lafammeabsurde blog recently interviewed Yearning for the Sea translator Selma Marks and the FEP publisher about Mexican author Esther Seligson, and translating and publishing her work.

Nidhi's post is entitled "Esther Seligson and a feminist retelling of Homer's Odyssey: A Mexican feminist scholar/writer, and the women who brought her voice to the English-speaking world."
You can read entire the interview here. 

Frayed Edge Press is proud to have published the first English-language translation of Seligson's Sed de mar. Find out more about the book here: ​https://www.frayededgepress.com/yearning.html.
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Founding Fathers Historical Novel by Douglas Anderson -- Now Available for Pre-Order

8/23/2021

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In Madison's Cave, an epistolary dialogue between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams by Douglas Anderson will officially launch on September 14th. You can pre-order your copy now, at 20% off the list price.

In a series of chapters that mimic those of his infamous book, Notes on the State of Virginia, Jefferson ushers Adams into the underworld of the human psyche, filled with both its monsters and its redemptive lessons. This experimental novel considers early American history, government & politics, education, race relations, and other themes that still resonate in modern American life.

Douglas Anderson was educated at Oberlin College and the University of Virginia. He was the Sterling-Goodman Professor of English at the University of Georgia, and has published a number of critical studies in American literature. He currently resides in Portland, OR.

For more information, visit: 
https://www.frayededgepress.com/madisons_cave.html 

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Five-Star Review for Ere the Cock Crows

7/13/2021

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"Ere the Cock Crows is a thoughtful and affecting novel about the psychological impacts of Nazism."

We're thrilled to report that Ere the Cock Crows, the first English-language edition of Norwegian author Jens Bjørneboe's novel, translated by Esther Greenleaf Mürer, has received a "5 out of 5" Clarion rating on Foreword Reviews. 

This edition contains a re-creation by the translator of the original play, as well as an essay by the translator and an introduction by Joe Martin of Johns Hopkins University.

The reviewer notes that "...the novel, play, and essay operate together to contextualize the work in its original post-war form, as well as in its new form." Read the full review here: 
https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/ere-the-cock-crows/
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Speculative Poetry Volume Now Available

6/21/2021

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Now Available

Frayed Edge Press is pleased to announce the publication of Bryant O'Hara's collection of speculative poetry, The Ghettobirds.

​The thirty poems in this volume celebrate the ability of humanity to adapt to, surpass, and possibly transcend its environment and its origins. Sprinkled throughout this Afrofuturist collection are a series of recurring characters called the Ghettobirds, cybernetic beings created out of a technological singularity event that occurs in a slum. These beings exist to help humanity change itself so that, in time, it will have the capacity to leave its home world.

O’Hara works with a love of both the natural and the artificial world, and uses rhythm and cadence to compress thought into images of just how strange our experiences can become as we learn to shape—and be shaped by—both worlds.

For more information, see: 
https://www.frayededgepress.com/ghettobirds.html 
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Now Available: Esther Seligson's Yearning for the Sea

6/14/2021

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Now Available!

Frayed Edge Press is pleased to announce the publication of the first English-language edition of Mexican author Esther Seligson's novella, Sed de mar. 

Seligson’s feminist retelling of Homer’s Odyssey centers Penelope and her feelings of loss and desire. Yearning for the Sea picks up the story at the point of Ulysses' return to his wife Penelope, twenty years after the destruction of Troy. Seligson draws us into a confessional world of the senses, of sexual desire, of love and its absence, of loneliness, and of nostalgia for lost time and lost youth.

This first English-language edition also includes a Note on the text by translator Selma Marks, and an Introduction by Naomi Lindstrom, University of Texas at Austin.

For more information, see: 
https://www.frayededgepress.com/yearning.html

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Cover Reveal for In Madison's Cave

6/7/2021

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Cover Reveal for Forthcoming Novel!

We're pleased to present the cover reveal for the forthcoming experimental novel by Douglas Anderson, In Madison's Cave. 

In a series of chapters that mimic those of Thomas Jefferson's infamous book, Notes on the State of Virginia, an epistolary dialogue unfolds between Jefferson and Adams in old age. Their reflections, ranging from shocking to humorous, shed light on early American history, government & politics, education, race relations, and other themes that still resonate in modern American life.

In Madison's Cave will be published on September 14, 2021. For more information, see: 
https://www.frayededgepress.com/madisons_cave.html
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Pre-Publication Sale Pricing Available for Two New FEP Titles

6/1/2021

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20% Off list price for two forthcoming titles from Frayed Edge Press!

Yearning for the Sea by
Esther Seligson; translated by Selma Marks. 

The Ghettobirds -- speculative poetry by Bryant O'Hara.

​Yearning for the Sea will officially launch on June 15; The Ghettobirds will officially launch on June 22.
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First English-Language Editions of Two Novels from Norwegian Author Jens Bjørneboe Now Available

5/24/2021

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Pre-Publication 20% Off Sale Pricing Now Available for Two New Novels from Norwegian Author Jens Bjørneboe

4/21/2021

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Frayed Edge Press will be publishing the first-ever English-language editions of two early works by the acclaimed Norwegian author Jens Bjørneboe: Winter in Bellapalma and Ere the Cock Crows on May 25, 2021. Now for a limited time only, these titles may be pre-ordered at a 20% off discount. 

Winter in Bellapalma is a comic novel presenting the exploits of a community of expatriates living off-season in a small Italian fishing village, while Ere the Cock Crows is a chilling novel that follows the ethical quandaries--or not--of Germans involved in Nazi concentration camps and human medical experiments in World War II. Learn more and find links to order  here .

Jens Bjørneboe (1920-1976) was a Norwegian poet, playwright, essayist, and novelist who was arguably one of the most important writers of the mid-twentieth century. Although little known in the English-speaking world, his work has been translated into a number of European and world languages and remains highly regarded in Scandinavia. His last major work was The Sharks (Haiene, 1974) and his most critically acclaimed were the three volumes making up The History of Bestiality trilogy; all have been translated into English by Esther Greenleaf Mürer.
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Now Available - Right Guy, Wrong Time

2/23/2021

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Louise MacGregor's New Adult novel, Right Guy, Wrong Time: A #MeToo Love Story launches February 23, 2023!

When the perfect guy turns up at the worst possible time, Edie has to figure out what romance and sex mean to her in the aftermath of rape. This offbeat feminist romance moves beyond “girl meets guy,” dealing empathetically with sexual dysfunction, the ubiquity of rape culture, and what recovery can look like in the #MeToo era. Although it tackles a difficult subject, Right Guy, Wrong Time does so in a way that empowers the reader. The protagonist of this New Adult novel is a relatable character who in many ways provides a good role model for others.

​"...skillfully portrays the reality of assault from a woman’s perspective. [S]ome readers...may find solace in seeing this topic addressed in a romance novel."-- Library Journal
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FEP Poet Bryant O'Hara at Virtuous Con

2/18/2021

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Frayed Edge Press author Bryant O'Hara will be appearing on the Speculative Poetry Panel, Saturday February 20, 2021, at the Black History Month meeting of Virtuous Con. Bryant will be reading from his forthcoming poetry book, The Ghettobirds.

Virtuous Con provides a virtual convention experience for SciFi/Fantasy/Comics lovers, with an emphasis on black and brown artists, writers, and other creatives. 
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Right Guy, Wrong Time: A #MeToo Love Story - Now Available for Pre-Sale

1/25/2021

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Louise MacGregor's New Adult novel, Right Guy, Wrong Time: A #MeToo Love Story is now available for pre-sale. Receive 20% off the list price if you order before the official February 23, 2021 launch date.

When the perfect guy turns up at the worst possible time, Edie has to figure out what romance and sex mean to her in the aftermath of rape. This offbeat feminist romance moves beyond “girl meets guy,” dealing empathetically with sexual dysfunction, the ubiquity of rape culture, and what recovery can look like in the #MeToo era. Although it tackles a difficult subject, Right Guy, Wrong Time does so in a way that empowers the reader. The protagonist of this New Adult novel is a relatable character who in many ways provides a good role model for others.

"...skillfully portrays the reality of assault from a woman’s perspective. [S]ome readers...may find solace in seeing this topic addressed in a romance novel."-- Library Journal
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"...the best portrayal of the aftermath of a rape that I have ever read in a novel."
​--Steff Pasciuti, Reader Fox Blog

For more information and a link to pre-order the book, visit: ​Right Guy, Wrong Time

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Frayed Edge Press is Now on Bookshop.org

1/14/2021

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Want to support your local bookstore? Check out our listings on Bookshop.org -- any of our books can be ordered through a local, independent bookstore near you! Bookshop says: "Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. We believe that bookstores are essential to a healthy culture." We believe that, too!

If you prefer to use mail order, consider avoiding Amazon -- which negatively impacts both local bookstores and small presses. Visit our store at our online independent distributor, Parlew Distribution, at: ​https://www.parlewdistribution.com/store/c2/Frayed_Edge_Press.html#/

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Q&A With FEP Author Rebecca Pritchard

11/12/2020

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Rebecca Pritchar, author of the Frayed Edge Press non-fiction title, Jeremiah Hacker: Journalist, Anarchist, Abolitionist sits down for a question and answer session!

Learn what Rebecca has to say about the research and writing process; what she thinks is most relevant about Hacker, a 19th-century journalist, for readers today; and what her next project is!

Get all the details on the Pritchard Q&A page!
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Daniel Hales Reading Profiled in Greenfield Reporter Article

10/16/2020

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Frayed Edge Press author Daniel Hales recently participated in a virtual poetry reading organized by the Warwick Free Public Library, in Warwick, MA.

Daniel read from his recent book of poems, ​¿Cómo Hacer Preguntas? or How To Make Questions: 69 Instructional Poems in English and answered audience questions over Zoom.

A profile of Daniel and the virtual reading appeared in the Greenfield Recorder -- ​"Local author explores 'the spaces from which questions arise' with latest poetry book," written by Zack DeLuca. Daniel reflected on his writing process, the interplay of his music and his poetry, and how he recognizes when something's about to become a poem or song.

"The poems take readers on a journey and interrogate everything from the mundane through poems like 'How To Pass The Time,' to thoughts of fading love in 'How to Change Your Mind.'”

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New Translations Forthcoming: Two Works by Norwegian Author Jens Bjørneboe

10/9/2020

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Coming in 2021! First English-language translations of two works by renown Norwegian author, Jens Bjørneboe and translated by Esther Greenleaf Mürer. More more information, see: ​https://www.frayededgepress.com/bjorneboe.html
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Forthcoming in 2021 - Speculative Poetry by Bryant O'Hara

9/3/2020

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We're pleased to announce a new poetry volume, coming in 2021! The Ghettobirds by Bryant O'Hara is a ​collection of speculative poetry that celebrates the ability of humanity to adapt to, surpass, and possibly transcend its environment and its origins.

Author Bryant O’Hara draws on Afrofuturist traditions and a love of both the natural and the artificial world. He uses rhythm and cadence to compress thought into images of just how strange our experiences can become as we learn to shape—and be shaped by—both worlds.

For more information, see: 
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https://www.frayededgepress.com/ghettobirds.html 

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