Trick of the Porch Light

by Jessica Barksdale Inclán

In these diverse stories, readers are invited to witness the transformative power of adversity. Whether it's a chilling encounter with the unknown or the poignant exploration of human connections, each story reveals the resilience of the human spirit and the profound growth that can emerge from facing the unexpected. Jessica Barksdale Inclán weaves themes that resonate deeply with the human experience. This collection urges us to embrace the challenges that come our way and discover the hidden truths that lie within. These stories explore the complexities of difficult conversations often swept under the rug. Unspoken truths, buried emotions, and uncomfortable confrontations force the characters to confront their vulnerabilities and issues head-on. In the process, they must grapple with their own fears, doubts, and regrets, ultimately finding a way to reconcile with the truths they uncover.

Genres: Short Stories

220 pages, Paperback

Published September 12, 2023

About the author

Jessica Barksdale Inclán's sixteenth novel, What the Moon Did, and her first short story collection, Trick of the Porch Light, were published in 2023. Her novels include Her Daughter’s Eyes, The Play's the Thing, and The Burning Hour.

A Pushcart Prize and Best-of-the-Net nominee, her short stories, poems, and essays have appeared in or are forthcoming in the The Sun, Salt Hill Journal, Tahoma Review, and So to Speak. Her work has been recognized and honored by The Sewanee Review, The Wigleaf, The North American Review, and The Ocotillo Review

She taught composition, literature, and creative writing at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California and continues to teach novel writing online for UCLA Extension and in the online MFA program for Southern New Hampshire University.

She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband.

For more information, go to: http://www.jessicabarksdaleinclan.com