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Ember and Vine Fiction

(2026)
A collection of stories by

 
 
From a single spark, a story takes hold.

This short story collection gathers award-winning fiction shaped around the quiet longing, courage, defiance, or hope that begins small but eventually takes hold of a heart. Penned by cross-generational and cross-cultural writers, each selection explores what happens when that inner whisper grows and transforms the lives it touches.

Edited by Julie Cantrell and Janyre Tromp, these stories reflect a wide range of voices and settings, united by their attention to the craft of fiction and their belief in the power of narrative to reveal deep truth. Together they form a tapestry of tales, proving that even the smallest calling can give rise to something meaningful and enduring.

Stories Written By:

Julie Cantrell

Angie Dicken

Andy Edge (Judges’ Choice)

Kathryn Ellesworth

C. I. Jerez (Judges’ Runner-Up)

Denée King

Linnae Klutchko

Lina Lambert

Tiffany Link

Alva Moore

Lyssa Reese

J. R. Scalf

Lauren J. Schafer

Janyre Tromp

Kailey Veenstra

For Readers Who Love:
Own Voices Stories
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Genre: Fantasy

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