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Curiosities

A Collection of Stories
HorrorYoung Adult
Pages
304
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection features darkly paranormal stories from acclaimed authors Tessa Gratton, Maggie Stiefvater, and Brenna Yovanoff. Each tale is accompanied by insights from the authors, offering a unique look into their creative process. Explore a world where the strange and the eerie come to life through their distinct voices.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkMysterious

Genres

Horror Young Adult Paranormal Short Stories

Authors

B
Brenna Yovanoff

Brenna Yovanoff is the author of the young adult novel Three Sides of a Heart. She writes compelling stories that explore complex relationships.

M
Maggie Stiefvater

American young adult and fantasy novelist, best known for The Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy (Shiver, Linger, Forever) and the Raven Cycle. She also wrote The Scorpio Races and the more recent adult novels Bravely and The Listeners. Before writing full-time she worked as a professional portrait artist. She was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and lives in Virginia.

T
Tessa Gratton

Tessa Gratton is the author of adult SFF The Queens of Innis Lear and Lady Hotspur from Tor Books, as well as the YA series The Blood Journals and The United States of Asgard. Her most recent YA novels are the original fairy tales Strange Grace and Night Shine.from McElderry Books. Tessa’s novels and short stories have been translated into twenty-two languages, nominated twice for the Tiptree Award, and several have been Junior Library Guild Selections. Though she has lived all over the world,...

Frequently asked questions

  • How did these stories originate?

    These pieces were originally written for a collaborative blog called the Merry Sisters of Fate, where the authors practiced improvisation by writing without using a backspace key. Several of the authors' later novels, such as The Scorpio Races, began as short stories posted to this site.

  • What is the significance of the notes in the margins?

    The book functions as a guided tour of the authors' creative processes because each story is accompanied by the authors' own comments, critiques, and kudos. This format allows readers to see the collaborative dialogue and feedback loop that existed between the three writers as they developed their craft.