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Can losing your memories make you stronger? Can it be a form of recreation? What happens when the difference between memory and reality becomes blurred?

From hard science-fiction to space opera with a taste of fantasy and the surreal along the way, this anthology explores the intersection of memory, technology, identity, and reality.

Read these 25 mind-expanding stories and change your perspective forever.

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By Mary E. Lowd. Published by Deep Sky Anchor Press (February 2024).

“I’d like a story,” the Unicorn says. He’s been blowing on his hot chocolate to cool it. He stretches his snowy neck, leaning his nose down to taste the dark liquid.

“You always want a story,” the Dragon snarls. The Unicorn shies away from him, but he’s not really scared. The Unicorn and Dragon are the best of friends. My best friends.

In this collection of 44 enchanting and thought-provoking tales, Mary E. Lowd masterfully blends whimsy and wonder with darkness and depth. From unicorns sharing hot chocolate with dragons to the strange machinations of shadowy creatures, these stories traverse the spectrum of light and shadow, inviting readers into worlds both familiar and fantastical.

Whether you’re charmed by playful unicorns or haunted by mysterious forces, these flights of fancy examine the complexity of life’s bittersweet moments and the surprises that linger in the shadows. With each story, Lowd explores the magical and the mundane, reflecting on the delicate balance between joy and sorrow, hope and despair.

Join the journey across realms where the whimsical meets the profound, and where every story is a reminder that even the lightest of moments can hold great meaning.

Perfect for readers who love to explore the edges of magic, emotion, and imagination.

This collection contains 44 stories, including:

• Three Ursa Major Award Nominees!
• Two Writers of the Future Honorable Mentions!
• The Penn Cove Literary Arts Award-Winning story “Cyclops on Safari”
  
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  By Mary E. Lowd. Published by Deep Sky Anchor Press (December 2013).

See through the eyes of animals, discover their secrets, and join their adventures, in this unforgettable collection of stories!

Follow the family of an otter inventor, discover a disappearing-reappearing city of squirrels, and watch a mad mouse scientist swap minds with an owl. Find out how the unlikely friendships turn out between a fox and a coop full of chickens, a rabbit and a carnivorous plant, and an entire band of woodland animals when they take over an abandoned summer camp in the fall.

From a lion cub determined to prove herself to a unicorn to a grave-digging arctic fox trying to assemble a gryphon, this collection is filled with unforgettable characters, whimy, and a touch of darkness.

If you listen closely, you may be lucky enough to hear their voices, whispering on the wind.

This collection includes:

• Five Ursa Major Award Nominated Stories!
• Two Coyotl Award Winning Stories!
• Three all-new stories, including the novella “Treegadoon”!

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By Mary E. Lowd. Published by Deep Sky Anchor Press (October 2024).

What if your favorite childhood video transported you to a real magical kingdom—and an old friend who never forgot you?

Beverly is struggling to pack up her grandmother’s house after her death when she stumbles upon an old VHS tape labeled “The Princess and the Raccoon.” She remembers watching it as a child and pops the tape into the VCR, hoping to relive happy memories. But when Beverly touches the TV screen, she’s transported into the fantasy world on the tape. There she begins a dangerous journey to find her childhood friend, Princess Hazy, now the Queen of a strange kingdom.

Though Beverly longs to be reunited with Hazel, she must first brave a land filled with peril. Led by a talking raccoon and wolf, Beverly evades the queen’s sinister knights addicted to strange candies and visits with friendly animals along the way. She wonders whether Hazel has become as cruel as the knights in her service. Beverly’s only hope of returning home lies with the queen, but can their childhood friendship survive the passing of years and the responsibilities of the crown?

A story of grief and wonder, “Queen Hazel and Beloved Beverly” shows us that imagination and childhood friendships leave a lasting legacy. Beverly’s journey reminds us that we never completely lose our pasts, even when they exist in other worlds.

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By Mary E. Lowd. Published by Deep Sky Anchor Press (December 2023).

An angry cat who discovers the techno-mystical ability to raise mice from the dead…

A starving kitten who discovers a secret hidden in the San Francisco bay…

A witch’s cat, a scientist’s cat, and a cat who recognizes no owner…

In this collection, follow the adventures of the beloved tabby cat Shreddy as he faces off with zombies, ghosts, gryphons, foolhardy dogs, and all sorts of household appliances.

Then meet a series of cats whose stories will take you from heartbreak to joy, showing the magic in our own world through the reflection of a cat’s eyes.

Necromouser contains four all new stories and five Ursa Major nominated stories, including “Shreddy and the Carnivorous Plant.”

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By Mary E. Lowd. Published by Deep Sky Anchor Press (July 2015).

When Annie’s best friend ditches her, she has to go on an adventure of her own. In a cardboard spaceship, she flies to the most dangerous planet she’s discovered. In this collection, meet aliens, fairies, and talking animals; travel to faraway worlds and magical realms; and discover the point where science-fiction and fantasy blend.

From the award-winning author of The Necromouser and Other Magical Cats, read this selection of twelve delightful tales, including two original novellas: “Commander Annie” and “Nawry the Noodlebeast.”

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By Mary E. Lowd. Published by Deep Sky Anchor Press (November 2023).

Some words rise like the sun,
And illuminate your world
For a season
For a day

Learn the secrets of the roses, witness the companionship of two daffodils, lose your soul in a feline gaze, and ride away on a fairy steed, into a sunset or an eclipse. Find all this and more in these 81 illustrated poems by Mary E. Lowd. A delightful read for poetry and nature lovers of all ages.

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By Mary E. Lowd. Published by Deep Sky Anchor Press (November 2023).

Have you ever read a book or novel and wondered why they even bothered to make certain character(s) in the book something other than human? Want to avoid that in your own work?

There are some simple steps you can take to make your anthropomorphic (or furry) characters stand out on the page. This guide will walk you through step-by-step how to build a believable furry species, world, and characters.

Includes downloadable worksheets to get you jump started on your furry writing journey.

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By Ian Madison Keller & Mary E. Lowd. Published by Rainbow Dog Press (September 2021).