{"product_id":"gift-horses-stories-9798231287796","title":"Gift Horses: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of stories where things are not what they first seem. From hidden warriors to exposed states of mind, these nine fantasy and science-fiction stories explore questions of illusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gift Horses: Stories are indeed a collection of wonderfully delicious and dark stories centering on the power of agency. From being a warrior to being a young witch who wants to help her people, the stories draw you in with deep currents of personal strength and knowing oneself. Highly recommended!\"\u003cem\u003e - Joyce Ch'ng, author of Wolf's Path\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I loved this book! Rich's short works encompass high fantasy and science fiction, and her command of both genres is exhilarating (and sometimes devastating.) The stories range from bracingly bleak to a kind of \"bring down the powerful, hell yeah\" joyful rage, and I can't wait to read more from her!\" \u003cem\u003e- Kellum Jeffries, author of Business and the Beat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRich, Samantha:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSamantha Rich is a lifelong fan of speculative fiction. She lives in the Midwestern US. She loves travel, hockey, books, and little snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can find her on Bluesky at https: \/\/bsky.app\/profile\/srich-writer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bee in the Poppy Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359227412754,"sku":"9798231287796","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_37ade168-f117-4444-b6a3-51e6e19dd060.jpg?v=1749585440","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gift-horses-stories-9798231287796","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}