Pieces of Her is a collection of unforgettable short stories that lay bare the raw, tender, and unflinching truths of women's lives. These are not tales of romance, but intimate glimpses into the moments that shape, test, and redefine a woman's sense of self.
Within these pages, you'll meet women who stumble under the weight of their daughters' mistakes, battle the cruel sting of guilt and regret, or find themselves consumed by an obsession that leads them astray. You'll walk beside those trapped in fear and loneliness, torn apart by marital rifts, or haunted by memories that refuse to let go. Some struggle to escape the shadows of disastrous relationships; others wrestle with anger at their own choices or the heartbreak of watching a loved one slip into dementia?until the impossible brings unexpected grace.
By turns fierce, heartbreaking, and quietly triumphant, these stories capture the essence of what it means to be a woman facing life's sharpest edges. Each piece lingers long after the final page, a reminder that while being a woman is never easy, it is always profoundly human.
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Barbara V. Evers is the author of the epic fantasy, THE MONIAH TRILOGY. From the Dark Corner of South Carolina, she weaves fantasy stories with strong women matriarchies and unusually gifted beasties. A two-time Best Fantasy Novelist, she's won several awards for her writing over the years.
A supporter and advocate for giraffe conservation, Barbara uses her storytelling to inform readers about the plight of endangered animals, such as the silent extinction of the giraffe. She contributes a portion of her royalties from The Moniah Trilogy to support The Giraffe Conservation Foundation.
When she's not writing, you can find Barbara training adults how to communicate more effectively or herding her husband, two of her grandchildren, and her rescue dog, Roxy (but don't tell them).