Bound by Blue is a collection of brave, unflinching tales about dynamic characters whose realities have been twisted and injured by others whose realities have, no doubt, been twisted and injured by those before them. The philosophy that drives the book offers a thorough examination of neurosis. The characters in this book, all bound by something, must push to find the everyday freedoms that many take for granted. Despite the seemingly impossible obstacles these characters face, each story is also intensely beautiful because it sheds light, not only on the fragile human psyche, but on the spirit of survival necessary for many to continue on each day.

Nothing about these stories is predictable, nor do they tread lightly. Instead, the sharp prose shines a bright light on the hidden corners of life, and this will consume you. These stories stick to your ribs and fill your mind with the possibilities that exist, despite the pasts that seemingly shape us. With true reflection and a reminder that all we do to others matters, we can move forward. This is the freedom possible for those who are bound by blue.