Widow's Fire

by Leah Mueller, Alien Buddha (Contributor)

'Widow’s Fire & other stories' delivers a unique blend of wit, charm, and unapologetic honesty in this fearless collection that delves into the complexities of life, love, and grief.

With a keen eye for detail and a masterful command of language, Mueller creates worlds that is are once familiar and extraordinary.

Leah Mueller's prose dances effortlessly between humor and melancholy, guiding us through the landscapes of her beautiful mind.

94 pages, Paperback

Published June 14, 2023

About the author

Leah Mueller has been writing poetry for as long as she can remember. From 1996-2001, she was co-host of the popular open mike "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" in Tacoma, Washington, which was featured numerous times at Tacoma's annual First Night celebration. She has appeared at countless open mikes and featured reader gigs, and was the poetry slam winner at the International Women’s Day event in Portland, Oregon, in 2004. Leah divides her time between Chicago, IL and the Pacific Northwest, having considerable trouble determining which of the two is really home.

Reviews

[Lynne Macdonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leah Mueller hits again another home run with this book.
It is a collection of short stories. The best story is Widow's Fire the last story in this book.
I recommend this book to everyone.

[David Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leah's writing surprises, delights, and always takes an old slacker like me for a joy ride with its nitty-gritty plunge, lust during adversity, and survival sand. The first story in Widow's Fire had me worried that inbreds with chainsaws were watching from behind the dead motel walls, but of course the reality was more interesting. Leah's backward trip along Route 66 lit me up with a reunion in Southern Illinois that includes an upright matron on her ass. The Virginia City Honeymoon with graveyard stroll warmed my heartstrings and got me thinking about love, life, and pathos. Haven't seen a sword-swallower lately? Buy this book and get updated with that. First rate.

[Alien Buddha Press · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Widow’s Fire & other stories' delivers a unique blend of wit, charm, and unapologetic honesty in this fearless collection that delves into the complexities of life, love, and grief.

With a keen eye for detail and a masterful command of language, Mueller creates worlds that is are once familiar and extraordinary.

Leah Mueller's prose dances effortlessly between humor and melancholy, guiding us through the landscapes of her beautiful mind.