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Tender Vessels
TENDER VESSELS is poet Kristen McHenry's first foray into fiction. This collection is comprised of two short stories by McHenry, "Bite Wing" and "Grandma". Firmly within the realm of speculative fiction, McHenry blends traditional horror elements with her strongly poetic voice into a captivating narrative. Loyal Stone Press is pleased to provide an outlet for this talented new author.
36 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2013
11 people want to read
About the author
Kristen McHenry
3 books9 followersKristen McHenry is a resident of Seattle, Wash., and is a poet by night, and a manager of volunteers by day. She has her bachelor’s degree in theatre arts and filmmaking from The Evergreen State College.
Among other publications, her work has been seen in Bare Root Review, Numinous Magazine, Tiferet Journal, Sybil’s Garage, Big Pulp Magazine, and the anthology, “Many Trails to the Summit,” published by Rose Alley Press. She was a top five finalist in the 2009 National Poetry Competition “Project Verse” (Limp Wrist Magazine). Her chapbook “The Goatfish Alphabet” was runner-up in qarrtsiluni’s 2009 chapbook contest, and was published by Naissance Press (April 2010).
Kristen serves on the editorial staff for Literary Bohemian, and teaches creativity workshops in her “spare” time.
She lives in the Ballard neighborhood with two cats, three fire-bellied toads, and one husband. She loves to sing, but only in the car with all of the windows rolled up.
Kristen is available for readings and signings in the greater Seattle area. Please contact us to schedule an event.
Among other publications, her work has been seen in Bare Root Review, Numinous Magazine, Tiferet Journal, Sybil’s Garage, Big Pulp Magazine, and the anthology, “Many Trails to the Summit,” published by Rose Alley Press. She was a top five finalist in the 2009 National Poetry Competition “Project Verse” (Limp Wrist Magazine). Her chapbook “The Goatfish Alphabet” was runner-up in qarrtsiluni’s 2009 chapbook contest, and was published by Naissance Press (April 2010).
Kristen serves on the editorial staff for Literary Bohemian, and teaches creativity workshops in her “spare” time.
She lives in the Ballard neighborhood with two cats, three fire-bellied toads, and one husband. She loves to sing, but only in the car with all of the windows rolled up.
Kristen is available for readings and signings in the greater Seattle area. Please contact us to schedule an event.
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October 7, 2016
Beautifully written prose fiction by an accomplished writer. I highly recommend this book!
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February 20, 2020I read part of the first story in a free version. Very descriptive and it was very good. Thank you Patrick for your comments on this book.
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