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Celebrate Short Story Month with FEP Street Smart Series

5/3/2022

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Happy May! Celebrate Short Story Month with novelettes from Frayed Edge Press' Street Smart Series!

Seven short fiction titles featuring contemporary urban settings, well-drawn characters, and engaging plots. 
​These handy, pocket-sized reads are perfect for commuting or reading in one sitting! 

You can find them all at:
https://www.frayededgepress.com/street-smart.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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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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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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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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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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August is Women in Translation Month

8/26/2020

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Frayed Edge Press is happy to Announce:
​Coming in Early 2021!
The first English-language translation of Mexican author Esther Seligson's "Sed de Mar."
"Yearning for the Sea," translated by Selma Marks. 
More details here:
​ https://www.frayededgepress.com/yearning.html 
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Salvation in others? Ambushing the Void Reviewed in the Broad Street Review

6/23/2020

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"Addiction, loss, and loneliness are just a few of the struggles characters navigate in Ambushing the Void, the debut collection by James McAdams. Outliers search for salvation from a syringe or the Internet, but what they really want is to find it in other people....

If the ongoing pandemic has you feeling isolated, anxious, and disconnected, Ambushing the Void, while not comforting, assures you that you are not alone."


Kirsten Bowen reviews James McAdams' Ambushing the Void in the Broad Street Review.

​Now Available! Ambushing the Void
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Q&A with FEP Author James McAdams

5/13/2020

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FEP Intern Ellis Kelsey interviews author James McAdams about his forthcoming short story collection, Ambushing the Void, and his writing process. Find out more about what makes James tick and how both technology and human relationships drive the stories in this collection. 

Ambushing the Void is now available at a specially discounted pre-order price. 
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Albert Tucher's Pele's Domain Reviewed in Crime Fiction Lover

3/10/2020

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Like a good, fast-paced crime story? Are you someone who can appreciate the "ironic contrast between tropical paradise and dirty dealing"? Like a strong female lead? Meet Officer Jenny Freitas as she races to solve a series of murders on the Big Island of Hawaii, even as evidence is being gobbled up by the lava flow from the angry goddess Pele. 

​"Tucher made a good choice in setting the story in the midst of Kilauea’s eruption. It is not only an unusual adversary, akin to a hurricane or an avalanche, it adds an overlay of dread to the story – things are out of control. . . . Pele’s Domain
 is a quick fun read!" -- Vicki Weisfeld in Crime Fiction Lover

Pele's Domain by Albert Tucher
Street Smart Series #4​

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Happy New Year from Frayed Edge Press!

1/2/2020

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Happy New Year from Frayed Edge Press!

What we're looking forward to in 2020:
 poetry from Daniel Hales,  short stories from James McAdams, new translations of two works by Jens Bjørneboe, and more!

See all the details via links here: 
https://www.frayededgepress.com/books-overview.html

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Now Available for Pre-Sale: Street Smart Series Nos. 4 and 5

12/3/2019

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Street Smart Series Nos. 4 and 5 are now available for pre-sale!

In Stealing MacGuffin by Matthew Kastel, a Baltimore PI gets hired to steal an unusual Hollywood artifact from an infamous director...

In Pele's Domain by Albert Tucher, a rookie policewoman on the the big island of Hawaii races against time, and lava, to solve the "perfect crime"...

20% off list price if you order now -- and a special deal if you purchase both!

See all the information here.

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First Three Titles in Street Smart Series Now Available

10/1/2019

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We're pleased to announce the publication of the first three titles in the Street Smart Series of Short Fiction for People on the Go! This series features short fiction of “novelette” length (between 10,000 to 20,000 words – a work that is longer than a short story, but shorter than a novella).  Presented in a handy 5-by-7-inch format, these works are long enough to tell a good story, but brief enough to be read on a short train journey or long commute. They feature contemporary urban settings, well-drawn characters, and  engaging plots. 

Street Smart Series #1 is Jean-Bernard Pouy's Full Fare -- a translation of his Plein Tarif, originally published in France in the 1990s. The series of short fictions made available to read in train stations in France  provided the inspiration for this series from Frayed Edge Press. Pouy is a well-known author of a popular detective series in France; this is the first English translation of his work. In Full Fare, government officials create a novel plan to prevent deaths of the homeless: house them in disused train cars on the outskirts of the city. This unintentionally creates a social and political experiment that leads to a new form of society—and causes the police and authorities to clash with the homeless train dwellers and the anarchists who’ve come to support them.

In Street Smart Series #2, Down and Out in Paris, with Cat, by R. A. Bolo, an American ex-patriot leads a life that many would envy: living and working in Paris. But all is not well for him in the beautiful “city of lights”—his French girlfriend has left him, he’s fallen off the wagon after decades of sobriety, and a homeless cat is now tugging at his heartstrings.

Street Smart Series #3 is The Accidental Anarchist by A. R. Melnik. Middle-aged English professor Caroline Wilson has a good job and a good husband in Philadelphia, but a restless need for a change of scene and a little excitement has her impulsively boarding a commuter bus to New York one morning. A turn down a New York City alley unexpectedly plunges her into a world she never could have imagined, where young anarchists are battling against human traffickers—and they need Caroline’s help.

Look for more titles in the Street Smart Series coming soon! Learn more about number one through 3, and get a special deal when you buy all three!  
https://www.frayededgepress.com/street-smart-series.html

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Q&A on Rape Jokes with Author Louise MacGregor

8/12/2019

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Q: What’s that title about?
A: This is for sure the question I’ve fielded most since I announced Rape Jokes, and I totally get why. As far as most of the world is concerned, rape is something you shouldn’t be cracking wise about, and rape jokes as a whole have been on the forefront of some of the most prominent debates about sexual assault and the media in the last few years. But Rape Jokes (the book) isn’t an attempt to make light of sexual assault or the people who’ve dealt with it. Initially, Rape Jokes was just a working title, but as I went on with the story it became clear that there isn’t a more succinct name for a romantic comedy about rape, and I stuck with it. I know for some people it’s off-putting, but it wasn’t my attempt to turn rape into a laughing matter.
Honestly, the idea for this book came when I turned to my partner late one evening, barely looking up from my tea, and cracked a “Ha, wouldn’t it be funny if there was a romantic comedy called Rape Jokes?” And now, here we are. What I’m saying is every idea you’ve had at ten past one in the morning is the best decision you’ll ever make.
 
Q: Are there any parts of the book you’re especially proud of and if so why?
A: Honestly, I’m proud of the entire thing and could talk about how very proud I am of it for days. If I had to narrow it down (and bear in mind that I am a British person so “taking pride in my achievements” is a new one on me), I’m really pleased with the fact that this is a book I really would have wanted to read even if I hadn’t written it. It covers some issues that I haven’t seen covered in other books (not that they’re not out there, just that I haven’t come across them yet), and I hope that it makes some people dealing with similar stuff feel understood.

Read more here: 
https://www.frayededgepress.com/qa-on-rape-jokes.html

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