The Magic We Miss

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In a city (very much inspired by Portland and its surrounding boroughs) we find a young lady riding alone on public transit. Then out of the corner of her eye she catches a glimpse of the strangest sight. An ogre! An actual ogre wearing a tattered overcoat a flat cap and reading a newspaper! What follows is a growing friendship between the girl and the world-weary magical creature. Their interactions will help reveal a world of wonders that exists parallel to our own but invisible to most. The stories in this anthology crafted by a diverse group of authors and visionaries will unfold in this setting - each one a unique take on the idea of magic all around us. The stories will feature magic mystery chills thrills and true connection all with a focus on imagination resilience and embracing the unknown.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Magic We Miss Anthology features 19 authors from all walks of life and publishing backgrounds. Their artistry and creative excitement is why this collection will be one to treasure.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Featuring: Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq • Laura Stanfill • Sean Fishback • John SlovacekBenjamin • Gorman • Nancy Townsley • Joachim Sohn • Jennifer Lindsay • Jess Graff • Stephanie Carrier-Boodram • Kate Ristau • Robin MacGarghee • Frances Lu Pai Ippolito • Annie Carl • Matt Hawk • Colleen East • Gigi Little </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Key Selling Points</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>:</span></p><ol><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The collection is fully illustrated by Brian W. Parker a well-known Portland illustrator educator and speaker.</span></li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Stories featuring Portland and the surrounding boroughs. The city serves as a backdrop and a character in the stories with many familiar landmarks prominently featured.</span></li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Local and well-known authors from the Portland writing community.</span></li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Prominently featured diverse characters and communities.</span></li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Stories that capture the Keep Portland Weird ethos. </span></li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Published by a Black-owned publisher with strong ties to youth-focused initiatives including the foster/adopt communities POC creatives sci-fi/fantasy and gaming and visual arts.</span></li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Two featured international contributors from Germany and Quebec Canada.</span></li><li data-list=bullet><span class=ql-ui contenteditable=false></span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Book releases in Autumn - The most magical time of the year.</span></li></ol>