Portals & Doorways Anthology Cover Reveal!

Hello everyone!

I’m excited to finally officially announce not only that I’m participating in a multi-genre anthology of short stories with several fantastic local authors, but that today I’m allowed to finally reveal the cover! This anthology contains 5 short stories covering a wide scope of ideas that all stemmed from the prompt “Portals & Doorways” written by authors local to the Charlotte, NC area. What’s my story about? Well, it’s a fun piece set in a library with quirky ghosts, patron shenanigans, and a meet cute! Portals & Doorways will be available for now exclusively as a paperback and since it’s the creation of local authors we’re working hard to get it stocked in as many local bookstores as we can. Be sure to add this exciting collection to your TBR and keep scrolling for more details about my contribution!

Okay, time for the cover!!!

Portals & Doorways
Written by Various Authors including Talis Jones
Mysterious Fiction
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Coming April 12, 2025

A collection of fantasy short stories by five Charlotte, North Carolina-based authors. All five authors wrote around the same prompt: “portals and doorways,” but their interpretations of the theme are unique and as individual as the authors themselves. Cross a strange river and then visit a speakeasy with a secret. Afterward, venture into a mysterious cave, visit a haunted library, and roam a gothic castle. You’ll discover new worlds and see some familiar places in a whole new light.

Contributing Authors:

Black River © 2025 C.T. Emerson
Consumed © 2025 Jen Guberman
Sawyer’s Mine © 2025 S.L. Harby
133 © 2025 Talis Jones
Pink Tile © 2025 Becca Mionis

“133” by Talis Jones

A library meet cute surrounded by noisy children, confused patrons, and three nosy ghosts watching from a plane locked behind a mysterious door.

Ta-da! Isn’t the cover awesome?? Be sure to add Portals & Doorways to your TBR and check with your local NC/SC bookstore if they’re going to be stocking it! Follow my social media accounts for exciting sneak peeks of the stories and info on the authors too! Finally, keep an eye on your inbox for our next big announcement!

Stay tuned…