Sylvia Victor Linsteadt is a writer whose work delves deeply into myth, ecology, and feminism. Through her fiction and nonfiction, she endeavors to expand our human narratives to encompass the voices of the living land. Her literary approach blends artistic and ecological perspectives, often drawing inspiration from bioregionalism. Linsteadt thus enriches our understanding of the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world.
"When Tin, an orphan City boy with a passion for invention, and curious Country girl Comfrey are visited by two young hares, it is the start of a magical quest. To stop the City from ravaging the Country, they must complete seemingly impossible challenges set by the mystical Wild Folk to find the one who holds the secret to saving their world." --Publisher description
This collection delves into feminine myths and the enchantment of the Earth through a blend of stories, poems, and a novella. Sylvia V. Linsteadt, known for her novel Tatterdemalion, weaves together rich narratives that celebrate the power of womanhood and nature's mysteries, inviting readers to connect with the magic inherent in both.
Up in the glacial peaks, among a strange, mountainous people, a Juniper Tree takes Poppy deep into her roots and shows him the true stories of the people who made his world, people he thought were only myths. It is through this feral but redemptive folklore that Poppy begins to understand the story of his own past and his place in the present.