Southern Edge by Nancy Martin-Young

Southern Edge, Nancy Martin-Young’s stunning collection of short stories, brings into the light all that we keep hidden—even from ourselves. With generosity, a deep and unflinching understanding of human nature, and a great deal of wit, these stories give us insight into who we are and why we matter in the world. ~Mimi Herman, author of The Kudzu Queen, former Piedmont Laureate

Above all, this collection celebrates the female voice—from retired superhero, to worn-out mom, to pregnant wife on the brink of madness—often with a bit of snark and always with a compelling twist. Through superb description and turn of phrase, Young captures our attention, as the tone of these stories progress to and through dark places, reaching light on the other side.  ~Anne M. Kaylor, publisher, author of Floating a Full Boat and Unwilling to Laugh Alone

Nancy Martin-Young has played with words in every iteration of her life: as an academic, a reporter, an editor, and a writer. Besides articles, poems, and short stories, she has also penned three romantic suspense/paranormal novels set in Raleigh near where she lives: Seeing Things, Hearing Things, and Sensing Things, plus a Regency novel, Wit and Prattles. The Last Girl Standing is the title of her poetry chapbook. Nancy is still married to the guy who took her to the prom. They share a passel of nearly perfect children and two spoiled-rotten basset hounds.