Unlocking the Magic |
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| Author:
| Shelby, Jennifer
Rustad, A. Merc
Nye, Jody Lynn
Labit, Michaela
Scarborough, Elizabeth Ann
Sondheimer, S. W.
Flanigan, S. F.
Harris, Anthony
Hachmeister, L. J.
Rambo, Cat
Yoo, Sam Kyung
Steinmetz, Ferrett |
| Editor:
| Caethe, Vivian |
| ISBN: | 978-1-7335635-1-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2019 |
| Publisher: | Cuppatea Publications LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $3.99 |
Book Description:
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In fantasy, we read about how people with mental illness are more susceptible to magic, closer to breaks in reality, more likely to be able to see the unseen. These stereotypes are harmful and contribute to keeping people from seeing the good in getting help, taking their meds, and talking to someone.This anthology is about changing the narrative and telling stories of strength and perseverance, of getting help despite the darkness. Not the myth that getting help will kill creativity...
More DescriptionIn fantasy, we read about how people with mental illness are more susceptible to magic, closer to breaks in reality, more likely to be able to see the unseen. These stereotypes are harmful and contribute to keeping people from seeing the good in getting help, taking their meds, and talking to someone.This anthology is about changing the narrative and telling stories of strength and perseverance, of getting help despite the darkness. Not the myth that getting help will kill creativity and magic. Not the story our society tells about mentally ill people: that art and magic must come from suffering.When we don't have a healthy narrative in commonly available books and media, we need to give voice to a new one. Changing the narrative is the first step to reducing the stigma. This book changes that narrative with characters who deal with challenges to their own mental health.