The Magic We Miss

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.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.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 Key Selling Points:The collection is fully illustrated by Brian W. Parker, a well-known Portland illustrator, educator, and speaker.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.Local and well-known authors from the Portland writing community.Prominently featured diverse characters and communities.Stories that capture the "Keep Portland Weird" ethos. 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.Two featured international contributors from Germany and Quebec, Canada.Book releases in Autumn - "The most magical time of the year."