Cover
Fallen Embers by Nilah Magruder
I LOVE this cover! I love this so much I want a print of this on my wall. . . off to figure out how to make that happen.

Editorial - "The Uncanny Valley"
It is a letter from the editor, so it should be boring. However, I really appreciate the realism of the author. As a mom of special needs kids, it means a lot to read about other parents working around their kids needs. This is my first issue of Uncanny and I already feel at home. I can't wait to go read the back issues!

Non Fiction - "Imaging Place: The BBC Miniseries"
This piece was vivid and real. I found myself thinking about how my own perception of experiences impact the stories that I tell. I cannot wait to read more of this series.

"Badass Moms in the Zombie Apocalypse"
It amazes me when someone can create such a vivid world, with such real characters, and tell their story in so little words. I read this story days ago and it has stayed with me.

"My Country is a Ghost"
To be honest, I would not want a ghost following me around. Yet, the ghosts in this story represented so much more then just one family member that past. They represented culture and your connection to others. I found it to be a timely story that made me think beyond my own experiences.

"You Perfect, Broken Think"
I felt like I was missing the why of this story. There was so much unknown and the characters were not strong enough to make up for it.

"Where you Linger"
A look at your life through sex. . . interesting, but I didn't connect. I did not understand how the journey was cathartic for the main character.

"All the Trees of the Forest Shall Clap Their Hands"
A cute and dark take on the doorway to an alternate reality troupe.

"The Spirit of Leech"
Seriously? Using vampires to preach the evils of not vaccinating? I guess it could work. . . but I didn't feel this did.

"Braid of Days and Wake of Nights"
A very powerful story that had a unicorn as the guide to death and not the savior. It made death magical, but no less sad and tragic.

"Writing With My Keys Between My Fingers"
Well Said! I just wish people would listen. . .

"Save Me A Seat On the Couch: Spoiler Culture Inclusion, and Disability"
It was well written and gave me a unique perspective. Although, I will still be careful for spoilers.

"Speculative Fiction, Everywhere We Look"
Ehh

"Street Harassment is an Access Issue"
Wow! Well said. I wish I could send this out to everyone!

Poetry
"Who Do You Think You Are"
"Elegy for the Self as Viilleneuve's Belle"
"The Death of Gods"
"A Tenjo Kudan Defends Her Theft"
All good but nothing that directly impacted me - but I am the worst person to review poetry.