So We Can Glow

Leesa Cross-Smith’s vibrant short story collection explores female obsession, desire, and the complexities of womanhood through forty-two tales set across different times and locations. Ranging from moments of fantasy and wildness to themes of brokenness and fearlessness, the stories evoke nostalgia and delve into the intense bonds and inner lives of women and girls. With a mix of long and brief narratives, the collection captures the raw, sensuous experience of female longing and resilience.