Tag: anne leonard
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Oak for Her Bones, Alder for Her Limbs by Anne Leonard (June 2024 Story)
The other girls in the village had only to smile at a boy for their wombs to quicken, it seemed, but I conceived no children no matter how many lovers I took to my bed. At first this was a relief, but as I grew older it was a loneliness. So I decided to fashion…
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Orion’s Belt Interview: Anne Leonard (July 2024)
Sara Omer: “Oak For Her Bones,” is a poignant tale touching on infertility struggles, self-discovery, and generational pain; however, even when tense, the prose is never bleak. What were your inspirations in carving out this story? Anne Leonard: This started from a writing prompt which I can no longer find, but the prompt led me to…