Among Animals contributor Suzanne Kamata’s new book, The Mermaids of Lake Michigan, has just been released, and she also has a new cat editor, a Siamese named Mii. My son found her by the riverbank, or rather she found him. She has been a delightful addition to our household. She often traipses across the keyboard while …
An interview with Among Animals contributor Suzanne Kamata (“Blue Murder”) Q: As an American writer living in Japan, what are the similarities and differences in the ways animals are perceived and treated in each country? A: Animals are generally treated with reverence in Japan, probably due to the Buddhist belief that every life is sacred. …
We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming publication of our first fiction anthology, Among Animals: The Lives of Animals and Humans in Contemporary Short Fiction. The anthology, scheduled for publication in February of 2014, features stories from among the best voices in contemporary fiction (you can see a list of contributors here). We received more …