Klarissa Dreams Redux: An Illuminated Anthology

by Shebat Legion, Klarissa Kocsis (Contributor)

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion. Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes. Shebat Legion is a breast cancer survivor and an advocate for breast screening. She is a consummate storyteller and has been printed and reprinted in numerous anthologies including her own anthology of short stories called Hubris. Legion is also responsible for the creation of Vampire Therapy, which includes a full-length novel, Jackson and Eva, as well as an illustrated collection of short stories set in the Vampire Therapy universe called, The Chronicles of The Cats Ass Seasons and Reasons. Proceeds directed to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation and affiliated charities. Klarissa Kocsis - Dianne Tchir - Alan Torok - Marko Katic - James McCuaig - Shebat Legion - Joel Eisenberg - Nettie Eisenberg - Jocelyn Williams - Michael H. Hanson - Daniel Arthur Smith - Rivka Jacobs - Andrew Robertson - Randy Michaud - Michael S. Walker - Carmilla Voiez - Deanne Charlton - Lorinda Taylor - ZZ Claybourne - P.K. Tyler - Phoebe Tsang - Rebecca Poole - Scott Carruba - Ken Tizzard - Milton Davies - Marilynn Carter - Peter Bergerson - Dr. Kent David Tisher - Jef Rouner - Erika M Szabo - Brent Meske - Beverly Alexander Vye - Skye Knizley - Debbie Starrett - Ann Stolinsky - Nellie Smith - Brian Finley - Nely Cab - Joe DeRouen - Jessica West - Beth Patterson - Robert Allen Lupton - Paul DeThroe - Julie Dundas - Gregg Chamberlain - D.S. Foster - Mike Casto - Latika Karani - Faith Marlow - Baer Charlton - Elizabeth S. Wolf - Duncan Swallow - Charles Barouch - Joe Bonadonna - Justin Sandler - Rue Volley - Andrew K. Tempest - Margaret R. Blake - Teresa Carawan - Anita Reeder Hardister - Theresa Nyenhuis - Lissette E. Manning - Janice Bell - John H. Howard - Mary McGillis - Gwyndyn Alexander - Samuel Peralta

308 pages, Paperback

Published February 12, 2020

About the author

Shebat Legion (Elisha Fraser) is the author of "Vampire Therapy: Chronicles of the Cat's Ass Boutique", a collection of short stories that serve as a prequel to her first novel, "Jackson and Eva." Shebat Legion's works of comedic horror have also appeared in 'Hoblin Goblin' a Vamptisy Anthology, and John Mannings 'Terror by Gaslight.'

Shebat Legion displays a gift for spinning tales, mixing genres, and spoofing sacred cows with poetic flashes of wicked wit, laughingly risqué yet always balanced with moral sensitivity and innovative resolutions.

Shebat/Elisha resides in a small town far from the crush of civilization. She enjoys meditating by the side of her lake and rambling through woods with her beloved canines.

Reviews

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Klarissa Dreams Redux: An Illuminated Anthology by Shebat Legion

There is a lot going on in this book. I have already added the paperback to my wishlist because the pictures are amazing.

Hospice by Andrew K. Tempest
This is a very emotional short with a hopeful ending. It is well written and packs a powerful punch. I hope to read more from this author in the future.

Ok, so it isn't going to be possible to break this one down by individual additions. There is so much going on in here that I can only really give my impressions. Having finished this Redux, I find myself feeling less than hopeful. Not hopeless, exactly, but not hopeful. Trust me, I get that the reasoning behind this charitable collection is...difficult at it's best, but I will not need to re -read this. I love the thoughtfulness and the process of bringing all of these unique art forms together. It is well done in every way.