"Alternatingly funny, touching, and at times surprising, but wholly satisfying in its weight and depth."

-Kali White, author of The Monsters We Make

"A remarkable collection of stories thrumming with subtle probing humor and quiet insight."

-Aimee Parkison, author of Girl Zoo

"In the flawed, indomitable spirits of these characters, we see ourselves. An unforgettable collection."

-Gerry Wilson, author of Crosscurrents and Other Stories

"A wonderfully thoughtful work by an obvious master of the short form."

-Sung J. Woo, author of Skin Deep and Everything Asian

"In the wide range of Cummings's concerns, readers will find not only much to contemplate but also much to celebrate."

-Ron Tanner, author of Far West and Missile Paradise