{"product_id":"under-water-stories-9798218647490","title":"Under Water: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Many times, I found myself with tears in my eyes because of the themes that are relatable and so human.\" -Carolina Castillo, Author of \u003cem\u003eA Song of Magic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eUnder Wate\u003c\/em\u003er is a beautifully crafted reminder that we are not alone, even when we feel like we are.\" -Kayla Tellington, Editor-in-Chief of Kaytell Ink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis debut collection features unforgettable stories that mix literary fiction with fantasy to explore mother, daughter, sister, and self relationships. Readers will discover what it means to be a bluebottle-a creature that lives within a colony because it cannot survive by itself. From sisters torn apart to daughters missing their mothers, Under Water shows how being alone is not as magical as it may seem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne sister can grow roses while the other can kill them, but what happens when their magic works against them? With her mother on her deathbed, a young woman is given a difficult choice that could either save her or her mother, but not both. And one missed phone call quickly changes the course for two sisters, but will they find their happy ending?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder Water is both heartwarming and tragic with a sprinkle of humor. These stories show the human connection in the lightest and darkest parts of life, reinventing the genre of literary fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e---------------\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperback with Interior Artwork and Double-Sided Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublication Date: May 10, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and Artist: Diana Elizabeth Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Elizabeth Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClarke, Diana Elizabeth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Diana Elizabeth Clarke is a creative writer, artist, book designer, and founder of Elizabeth Publications. Her goal is to bring the world unique and impactful stories for readers to enjoy. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing \u0026amp; Publishing Arts at The University of Baltimore and a Bachelor of Science in English with a Creative Writing emphasis from Utah Valley University. Diana's writing focuses on Weatherlore, a literary technique and literary criticism she developed that pays close attention to weather imagery and its metaphorical elements. She prefers to write women-focused literary and fantasy fiction, looking to the sky and nature for inspiration.","brand":"Elizabeth Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51384267637010,"sku":"9798218647490","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b3de4c0c-f016-4912-94de-3f0ee12c598e.jpg?v=1750167611","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/under-water-stories-9798218647490","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}