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The Birthright of Sons : Stories, Hardback Book

The Birthright of Sons : Stories Hardback

Part of the Iron Horse Prize series

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The Birthright of Sons is a collection of stories centered around the experiences of marginalized people, namely Black and LGBTQ+ men.

Though the stories borrow elements from various genres (horror, suspense, romance, magical realism, etc.), they're linked by an exploration of identity and the ways personhood is shaped through interactions with the people, places, and belief systems around us.

Underpinning the project is a core belief – self-definition is fluid, but conflict arises because society often fails to keep pace with personal evolution.

In each of these stories, the protagonists grapple with their understanding of who they are, who and how they love, and what's ultimately most important to them.

In almost every case, however, the quest to know or protect oneself is challenged by an external force, resulting in violence, crisis, or confusion, among other outcomes. The Birthright of Sons colors in "the other" as three-dimensional, by highlighting the unique obstacles that marginalized people face while simultaneously centering their humanity and unearthing universal struggles and commonalities.

Be it experiencing a sexual awakening, contemplating the cumulative effects of racial tension in the workplace, or searching desperately for a moment of peace in the attention economy, the collection amplifies underrepresented voices in a playful and contemporary way, elevating, critiquing, and confronting its characters. Through a mix of heart, dark humor, and social observation, The Birthright of Sons ponders the power of difference in a world defined by rigid definitions, ideological silos, and an unwillingness to change.

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