'Nothing takes flight without something solid to push against. And flying looks easy until you take that leap of faith into the arms of gravity and try to soar.
'These fourteen stories from New York Times bestselling author Sean Williams explore the limits of human experience through the lenses of romance, horror, humour, speculation and mystery, giving the reader glimpses of worlds they’ve never seen before — worlds haunting, memorable and seductive.
'Each is a unique take on the familiar; a step deeper into the unknown.' (Publication summary)
'Genre fiction has long been snubbed as inferior to serious literary fiction in Australia. This seems to be shifting, at least incrementally. Romance fiction – which sells like hot cakes – now makes the occasional appearance on writers festival programs, while experimental novels by authors Jennifer Mills, Jane Rawson, Michael Winkler, Robbie Arnott and Laura Jean McKay have made the cut on recent Miles Franklin award long and short lists.' (Introduction)
'Genre fiction has long been snubbed as inferior to serious literary fiction in Australia. This seems to be shifting, at least incrementally. Romance fiction – which sells like hot cakes – now makes the occasional appearance on writers festival programs, while experimental novels by authors Jennifer Mills, Jane Rawson, Michael Winkler, Robbie Arnott and Laura Jean McKay have made the cut on recent Miles Franklin award long and short lists.' (Introduction)
