A Place Between Waking & Forgetting

A Place Between Waking & Forgetting is a captivating collection of dark speculative fiction that weaves transformative stories exploring culture, diversity, climate change, and mythology. Featuring flawed yet redeemable protagonists, the collection is rich in emotional depth, highlighting shades of blackness and light with lyrical language. It includes the World Fantasy Award finalist story “The Devil Don’t Come With Horns” and is prefaced by a poetic introduction from the acclaimed writer Linda D. Addison. Critics praise these 18 impressive shorts for their seamless blend of magic and sharp examinations of African identity, both on the continent and beyond.