Aurora

by David Yurkovich, Dianne Pearce, David W. Dutton

An enlightening collection you’re sure to treasure, AURORA's content is inspired by all things related to dawn. Collected in this anthology is a diverse selection of short fiction that includes tales of suspense, romance, sci-fi, and more. AURORA also features short essays and a diverse assortment of poems by some of the most inspiring voices in the field.

This original anthology features never-before-published short fiction including suspense, romance, sci-fi, and more by David W. Dutton, Liliana Widocks, William F. Crandell, Dianne Pearce, Judith Speizer Crandell, TJ Lewes, Aurelio Grisanty, and David Yurkovich. Carrie Sz Keane and Mark Alan Polo provide in-depth, thought-provoking essays and reflections. Poets Tara A. Elliott, Kari Ann Ebert, Roberto Sabas, Linda Federman, Linda B. Callan, and Judith Speizer Crandell contribute evocative and emotional original works that showcase their unique voices.

Featuring cover art by Aurtelio Grisanty, AURORA is an engaging collection by fifteen wildly talented creators.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORIES
-RICE CAKE by Aurelio Grisanty
-THE SANDCASTLE by David W. Dutton
-GETTING DAWN by Liliana Widocks
-AN EMPIRE FALLS by David Yurkovich
-AN EVENING WITH THE FABULOUS DANCING SINGLETONS by William F. Crandell
-JEREMIAH’S PICTURE by Dianne Pearce
-THE EARTH DEFIES COPERNICUS by Judith Speizer Crandell
-THE WINDCHIME by TJ Lewes
-OUT OF THE BOTTLE by William F. Crandell
-RED DUST TOURS by Dianne Pearce

POEMS
-LIGHT by Tara A. Elliott
-AURORA by Tara A. Elliott
-GUILT by Tara A. Elliott
-NOCTURNE FOR THE VOICELESS by Kari Ann Ebert
-LIKE A SHIP UPON THE SEA by Kari Ann Ebert\
-NOT A MORNING PERSON by Roberto Sabas
-SUNRISE COMMUNION by Linda Federman
-A NEW SUNRISE by Linda B. Callan
-THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL by Judith Speizer Crandell

ESSAYS
-TURQUOISE by Mark Alan Polo
-FORAGING THROUGH THE OFFING by Carrie Sz Keane
BIOS

136 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2018

About the author

David Yurkovich is the 2017 Delaware Division of the Arts Fellow in the category of literature (fiction). David began writing in 1992 with a focus on graphic novels and comics. His first self-published comic was funded by a grant by the Xeric Foundation. As a writer and illustrator, his works include Death by Chocolate and Less Than Heroes (both published by Top Shelf Productions) and Altercations (published by Sleeping Giant).

In 2007 David wrote, designed, and published Mantlo: A Life in Comics, a benefit magazine to help aid in the medical expenses of Bill Mantlo (creator of Rocket Raccoon and numerous other Marvel properties). In 2016, David was among 10 prose authors statewide selected to attend the Delaware Seashore Poetry & Prose Writers’ Retreat. His short story, “The Last Day of Summer,” appeared in the 2016 anthology Beach Nights (Cat and Mouse Press). He has published two prose novels, Glass Onion and Banana Seat Summer, with two manuscripts in development. In June 2017, David provided an introduction to the second volume of the Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus, published by Marvel.

Most recently, David designed, edited, and contributed to Halloween Party 2017!, the first issue of The Milton Workshop Anthology Series, published by Devil’s Party Press. He and his family reside in historic Milton, DE.

David can be reached at davidyurkovich.wordpress.com