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At Bay Press Fiction Annual

Secrets and Lies

Anthology of fiction stories and art with a theme of "Secrets and Lies."

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Sabrina Lightstone

Sabrina Lightstone is an editor at At Bay Press. Her education includes a B.A. (York) and M.A. (Concordia) in English/Creative Writing. She also studied at Ryerson University’s Publishing Program, the Humber School for Writers, and Naropa’s Jack Kerouac Writing Program. Sabrina has held editorial positions at The Rights Factory Literary Agency and Concordia University’s literary anthology. She taught English at George Brown College.

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A introduction outlining the contents of the anthology and the themes discussed. 2 $0.20

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Lara Thesenvitz poems embrace the collection with her insight. Her poignant lyricism is itself embraced by the intricate art of Michael Joyal. 1 $0.10

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Illustration by Lisa Mendis. 1 $0.10

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In the first story, Van Kunder considers a different kind of loneliness and reveals the lengths we will go to deny that we even feel it. 32 $3.20

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Illustration by Lisa Mendis 1 $0.10

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In the short story by Lucy Hach é, the struggle to find personal identity is so close to us it is almost tangible, yet for the protagonist Lynn, it’s hidden beneath layers of confusion. 6 $0.60

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Illustration by Lisa Mendis 1 $0.10

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For the heroine Sharon, the voice that spurs alcohol addiction repeats constantly but, at the necessary moment, she conquers it. Years of suffering are eclipsed in a single moment of pride. 18 $1.80

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Illustration by Lisa Mendis 1 $0.10

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Karen Clavelle shows how pain can fuel perspective and become a vehicle for resistance. 5 $0.50

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Illustration by Lisa Mendis 1 $0.10

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Karen Clavelle offers a genuine look at solitude. 4 $0.40

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Illustration by Lisa Mendis 1 $0.10

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Main character Sandra experiences the agony of grief as she mourns her daughter’s death. 8 $0.80

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Lara Thesenvitz poems embrace the collection with her insight. Her poignant lyricism is itself embraced by the intricate art of Michael Joyal. 1 $0.10

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Brief author biographies of Lisa Mendis, Lucy Hach é, Meghan Zahari, Karen Clavelle, Janet Thrull, Lara Thesenvitz, Michael Joyal and Sabrina Lightstone. 3 $0.30