Today I am delighted to welcome writer Vanessa Fogg to my blog. Vanessa is one of my favorite short fiction SFF writers and her collection The House of Illusionists has just been released: wonderful news for her readers and for lovers of haunting, bittersweet, and darkly beautiful stories.

Welcome, Vanessa! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your writing journey? When did you first discover your love for speculative fiction?

I have a distinct memory of sitting on the floor of my elementary ...