Amy Sterling Casil crea narrativas cortas de ciencia ficción y fantasía que profundizan en intrincadas relaciones humanas y dilemas éticos en entornos imaginativos. Su escritura se caracteriza por la meticulosa construcción de mundos ficticios detallados y creíbles que invitan a la reflexión del lector. El estilo distintivo de Casil es a la vez incisivo y emocionalmente resonante, lo que la establece como una voz importante en la ficción especulativa. Explora los fundamentos filosóficos de sus universos únicos con una aguda sensibilidad intelectual y artística.
A peculiar and whimsical tale unfolds when a pig man appears at the window, driven by his insatiable hunger. The story explores themes of curiosity and the unexpected, as the protagonist navigates this unusual encounter. With a blend of humor and intrigue, the narrative invites readers to consider the significance of the pig man's presence and what it reveals about desires and connections.
The book highlights the significance of "Jonny Punkinhead" as Amy Sterling Casil's first professional sale in the science fiction genre, featured in the notable June 1996 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. This issue was recognized for showcasing emerging talent, with several stories being first sales or debuts. The context emphasizes the importance of this milestone in Casil's writing career, marking her entry into professional science fiction.
Sculpture--three-dimensional art--is the oldest-known art form, dating back more than 40,000 years. From the earliest statues of gods and goddesses found today in museums, every world culture has created sculpture for many different audiences and purposes. Unlike two-dimensional paintings, sculpture is meant to be seen in the round, which means you can walk around it and look at it from every side and angle. From the famous ancestor statues of Easter Island to the Egyptian Sphinx, sculptors have created visions to awe, amaze, impress, and delight. Sculpture ranges from small stone ornaments used as jewelry or amulets to gold-covered depictions of the Buddha that are more than 10 stories tall. Sculpture may help people remember leaders like Abraham Lincoln or depict the beauty of nature or the human body. From stone monuments that have lasted thousands of years to creations made from the earth itself, like the Great Serpent Mound in Ohio and Utah's Spiral Jetty, any material the human hand can touch, carve, or mold can become sculpture. - back cover