Frayed Edge Press is pleased to announce the publication of Loose in the Bright Fantastic, a new novel by E.B. Moore. Gray-haired Maggie has fled the hospital wearing only her late husband’s ill-fitting wingtips and an ancient mink over her hospital johnny--going on a wild adventure through Boston as her family desperately searches for her.

Early readers have praised the compassion and sensitivity of Loose in the Bright Fantastic, as well as its humor and the centering of an older protagonist:

"[Maggie's] adventure through Boston is hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. A fine, satisfying read!" -Juliette Fay, author of Catch Us When We Fall

"...a compassionate and, at times, laugh out loud hilarious tale of family, friendship, and a search for meaning." -Monica R., NetGalley
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“...upends the expected story of a failing mind, gifting us with Maggie, a woman who never gives up her potent core of vibrancy and finds one more magnificent adventure.” Randy Susan Meyers, author of Waisted

More information and buying options are available on the book webpage.

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 

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 

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!

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

Christina Springer's collection of poetry, The Splooge Factory, is now available as an eBook. You can purchase the Kindle edition through Amazon now, at the discounted price of US$3.99. As with other Frayed Edge Press titles, Kindle Unlimited members can read this title for FREE, as can members of the Kindle Owners Lending Library. 

Enjoy this fun, erotic, and thought-provoking collection at a discounted price, with the added convenience of reading on your phone, e-reader, or tablet!

More information about this title is available here: 
https://www.frayededgepress.com/splooge-factory.html 

Rape Jokes, a new adult novel by Louise MacGregor is now available from Frayed Edge Press.

Don't let the title fool you! We know that rape isn't funny--but having a sense of humor after the fact can help. This novels follows Edie, a record label talent scout, in the aftermath of date rape. Navigating sex, pleasure, work, friends, and her forever-changed mental state after of her assault is hard enough. But when the perfect guy turns up at the worst possible time, Edie has to figure out what romance and sex mean to her now. This offbeat feminist romantic comedy moves beyond “girl meets guy,” dealing with sexual dysfunction, the ubiquity of rape culture, and what recovery looks like in a world filled with reminders of your assault.

"Rape Jokes is, without question, the best portrayal of the aftermath of a rape that I have ever read in a novel."–Goodreads

"Rape Jokes was an intense but rewarding read. First off, let me forewarn that, unsurprisingly, this book can be triggering. But, as a survivor, I can also attest that I found it deeply relateable and empowering."–LibraryThing

Find out more here: https://www.frayededgepress.com/rape-jokes.html