Erin Fanning

(Sam's Dot Publishing, 2008) 

"The stories were intense and kept me glued. There’s also a vividness in the telling. I’m a big fan of suspense/horror/fantasy. And I love it when it’s especially different and well done, which I think this was.”

– Lori Sawicki, author of  Because Sometimes a Miracle is a Pussy Willow Tree

Order a copy here  (scroll down to "The Curse...").

(Knowonder, 2013)

Includes my story, A Damselfly in Distress.

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(Adams Media, May 2009) 

An anthology of essays, including my contribution, "From Chicken Farmer to Chicago Bear," honoring fathers. 

(Persea Books, 2011) 

"In these stories of no more than 1000 words, well-known and emerging American authors spotlight crucial moments of change during coming-of-age."

It includes my story, "The Quinceanera Text", as well as stories by Alice Walker and Dave Eggers. And it's a thrill to be included in their company.

 Order a copy here. 

(Native West Press, 2011) 

"A collection of authentic and creative nonfiction, photography, poetry, and art in which people from many walks of life share true accounts of how their close encounters with wild creatures brought a sense of hope and well-being back into their lives."

It includes my essay, "Roadkill."

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(Globe Pequot Press, 2002)

"Great overall guide. This is the only mountain biking guidebook that I coud find that covers the entire state. An excellent resource."

-Amazon Reviewer

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 What's New:

-My story, A Damselfly in Distress, has found a home in Knowonder’s Nerissa’s Celebration, a collection of 30 read aloud stories for kids. It’s part of the Story-a-Day Initiative: “a Literacy Program that drives progress through fun, compelling and affordable stories each and every day of the month.” Let’s get everyone reading!

-The Quinceañera Text was featured at Pine Manor College as part of its Women of Promise Scholarship contest:

 " Each student read a beautiful story - The Quinceañera Text, by Erin Fanning - with a cross-generational theme that resounded with the students own experiences. When they arrived at Pine Manor each student wrote an essay on the story and later participated in a seminar-style discussion with their peers and a member of the faculty."

It's an incredible honor to have had my story incorporated into the scholarship contest and discussed by the students.

Read more about Pine Manor and the scholarship here.

-Check out my profile in Toledo Reads. It was such a surprise when Sharon, the writer, contacted me, and I hope the article helps inspire kids to read. While you're at it, peruse some of the other articles too--lots of good information about literacy. 

-I recently came across a review of Sudden Flash Youth, which included a very kind mention of The Quinceañera Text. Read the review here.