Publication: Popshot Quarterly Magazine

Popshot Quarterly - The Joy Issue - Summer 2022

Today, Popshot Quarterly Magazine's Summer 2022 issue - The Joy Issue - is here! My short story, "Dancing in the Dust Motes," was chosen for publication and I could not be more honored to be featured alongside all the wonderfully talented artists in this magazine.

The story I wrote is autobiographical, and very personal, which is atypical of my usual writing. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of "joy" is my daughter. I've said to my husband more than once, I have never felt such joy as I have since she was born. I'm currently pregnant with my second child (due at the end of July!), and my story touches on many of the emotions I have regarding having a second child and a son.

Popshot Quarterly describes Issue #36 as: "The Joy Issue is a collection of vivid writing, exploring brief bursts of intense happiness. It goes deep, with tales of burgeoning desire, childhood giggles, exploding champagne bottles and laughter. Featuring an exclusive short story by guest author Shelby Van Pelt. Cover illustration by Gracie Dahl."

Shelby Van Pelt has a novel that was just published a couple days ago, "Remarkably Bright Creatures," which was featured in a newsletter I subscribe to: Amy Haimerl's Bar\Heart - "10 Books I Can't Wait to Read in May." Seeing that my short story is in the same publication as her is very exciting!

I hope you'll order a copy (print or digital) of Popshot Quarterly Magazine. If you do, please let me know! I hope you enjoy it.

Until next time,

Miranda