In Absence

In Absence is the fresh and frightening short story collection by Laura Diaz de Arce.Enjoy tales of shape-shifting nature beasts, an affectionate giant squid, an ancient Greek drama on the subway, a Sinatra-loving were-goat, take a trip to a museum in Hell, and more.What brings together this eclectic work that spans genres, tone, and voice is the exploration of the varying shades of grief. Like MONSTROSITY: Tales of Transformation, readers are sure to find works that pull at their heartstrings while still delivering on gore and body horror. Raised in a suburb built over a swamp, Laura Diaz de Arce is a South Florida writer with a penchant for long-winded explanations and a nasty reading habit she can't seem to kick. Her other quirks include sudden exclamations in Spanish and talking to cats. Laura is a founder of Smoking Mirror Press and has a Master's in Literature, which is currently lost somewhere in her office closet. She is the author of Monstrosity: Tales of Transformation.