This collection will appeal to readers looking for honest depictions of family, and a changing natural and political environment—subjects which are particularly topical at this time. Award winning author whose short stories appear frequently in such publications as Queen’s Quarterly and Fireweed. Potential for interest from academic market as creative writing course textbook. Booksellers familiar with Flood’s previous collections, including Red Girl Rat Boy and What Can You Do, will be anticipating this newest addition.