Out of the Woods

Out of the Woods: Voices from the Forest City - An Anthology from London Writers Society Nestled amidst the lush forests of London, Ontario and its surrounding communities, a vibrant tapestry of voices emerges from the trees. Out of the Woods brings together an extraordinary collection of stories and poems-each one a testament to the power of storytelling and the diverse perspectives of writers in the London Writers Society. Curated by acclaimed author Emma Donoghue (Room, The Pull of the Stars, The Wonder, The Paris Express) and featuring a foreword by award-winning Canadian author Terry Fallis, this anthology offers a rare glimpse into the minds of 35 established and emerging authors. From historical dramas and contemporary slices of life to lyrical poetry and gripping speculative fiction, the works within Out of the Woods reflect the breadth and depth of our shared human experience. Featuring works by: Nancy Abra, J.R. Boudreau, Charlotte H. Broadfoot, Laurie Browne, Krista Carson, Trudy Cloudt, Donna Costa, Emily De Angelis, Michael Ross Dolan, C.J. Frederick, Bess Hamilton, Stacie Hanson, Catherine Heighway, V. Gregory Houlton, Mackenzie Howson, Eleanor Huber, Barbara Johnson, Mari Johnson, Caroline Kaiser, Diane Kirby, Christine Langlois, Bruce Lord, Adam Love, Brenda Martin, Mary Lou McRae, Dominique Millette, Martha Morrison, J. Edward Orchard, Janice Phillips, Jayn Reed, Stephanie Reisler, Jan Sims, George Allan Tucker, Heather Vanderkam, and Laura Wythe. Praise for Out of the Woods "Out of the Woods is a harvested banquet-the impressively varied fruits of new writing from London. Whether telling stories that are historical, futuristic, or urgently contemporary, in fiction, poetry, or narrative non-fiction, these voices speak movingly about a wide range of lives." ~ Emma Donoghue, award-winning author and screenwriter "The London Writers Society deserves the thanks of every reader for creating its inaugural anthology, Out of the Woods. I enjoyed its variety." ~ Douglas Gibson, Canadian publisher, editor, and author