Avril Joy Libros

Esta autora se nutre de impresiones profundas y duraderas obtenidas durante su tiempo en una prisión de mujeres, donde conoció a participantes de talleres de escritura creativa. Estas experiencias informan su escritura, a menudo de maneras inesperadas. Sus narrativas exploran las vidas y los destinos de las mujeres que conoció, canalizando sus historias a través de su obra literaria. Su estilo es incisivo, arraigado en entornos realistas, a menudo duros, que ella imbuye de profundidad psicológica.

this One Wild Place
214 páginas
8 horas de lectura
Avril Joy's collection showcases her best stories, blending both published and unpublished works. The narratives explore themes of hope amidst loss, personal transformation, and redemption, highlighting the enduring power of love. Notable pieces include the Costa-winning "Millie and Bird" and "A Morning Tide," which was shortlisted for the Fish Short Memoir Prize. Through her poignant storytelling, Joy captures the complexities of human experience and emotion.
The Silent Women
308 páginas
11 horas de lectura
Set in 1875, the story follows Simone Gastrell, who is committed to Long Meadows Asylum by her unfaithful husband. Inside, she forms a bond with two other women: Alice Semple, a silent herbalist who documents her thoughts, and Phoebe Baines, a fragile soul lost in her own mind. In a male-dominated world, they find solace in their friendship and the beauty of the gardens. As the asylum's environment becomes increasingly perilous, the trio discovers their strength and voices, uniting to confront their harsh reality and fight for their survival.

this One Wild Place

The Silent Women