Summer Solstice 2065. 16 years after a devastating pandemic and societal collapse. Viola sets off into the forest to prepare for the gathering of her community, who bring their ghosts and fears, hopes and secrets, knowing that a single day can change everything. And theirs are not the only voices. The forest also has stories of grief and resurrection, trauma and forgiveness. Linguistically-inventive and deeply moving, this richly layered narrative asks what we mean by consciousness or a life well-lived, human or non-human. Beyond the end of the world, where is life to be found?

A richly-layered, linguistically-daring and moving novel.

About the Author
Jan Fortune is a writer, mentor, yoga nidra teacher and herbalist living in a forest in Finistere. She has a doctorate in feminist theology and is the founding editor of Cinnamon Press. Jan has taught writing courses across Europe. Her previous publications include creative non-fiction on the alchemy of writing, poetry collections and novels, most recently At world's end begin and Saoirse's Crossing. Jan writes at the intersection of story, poetry, herbalism and alchemy. You can follow her on Substack (https://substack.com/@janelisabeth) and she blogs and runs the writing community, 'Kith: for a different story' (https://janfortune.com/).

Reviews
Deeply rooted and grounded in a loving respect for our living earth and her healing medicines, this heartfelt story weaves magical rhythmic wordspells in a web of vibrant prose. A superb and nurturing work of love, hope and reconnection. - Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, author of Yoni Shakti, Yoga Nidra Made Easy; Jan's newest work invites you into an embodied journey through the colors of grief while reconnecting to the natural world. Reading this book is a healing act in its own right. - Yoli Maya Yeh, Therapist, Educator & Activist



Book Information
ISBN 9781911540250
Author Jan Fortune
Format Paperback
Page Count 182
Imprint Cinnamon Press
Publisher Cinnamon Press