From Author Allingham

We are excited to feature "A River In The Desert" by LCW Allingham in the marvelous May 2022 issue of Electric Spec. LCW was kind enough to send along some comments about the story.

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One of the most rewarding parts of writing is finding the theme through the tangle of words. It's hardly ever what I intended, but usually so much better.

Writing "A River in the Desert" was a bit like following a thread through a labyrinth. I knew the mood I was trying to convey, the awkwardness of being a girl in a body you don't quite understand. Growing up observed, objectified, completely unsure of who you are. I did not know this story would ultimately turn into a love story, a juxtaposition of what we're taught love means (protection, conformity) to what real unconditional love is. Freedom. Acceptance. Letting go. The characters seem to take over the story and decide what it needs to say.

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Thanks, LCW! Very interesting!
Be sure to check out "A River In The Desert" and all the rest of the stories on May 31, 2022!