This wide-ranging and captivating anthology showcases both the power of First Nations writing and the satisfaction of a good short story. Curated by award-winning author Ellen van Neerven, Flock roams the landscape of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytelling, bringing together voices from across the generations. Featuring established authors such as Tony Birch, Melissa Lucashenko and Tara June Winch, and rising stars such as Adam Thompson and Mykaela Saunders, Flock confirms the ongoing resonance and originality of First Nations stories.
"'Urgent, searing and powerful. This collection of voices showcases the vision and talent of First Nations storytellers across Countries and generations. On page after page, First Nations voices speak with soaring beauty, deep insight, and a deadly sense of humour. For First Nations peoples, this collection affirms our many realities and inspires us with the power and possibilities of our storytelling. And for non-Indigenous readers, these stories are an invitation to interact respectfully with First Nations worlds, to enter a place of quiet stillness and listen to the voices of the land.'"
Ambelin Kwaymullina
"'Life bristles from these pages - human, non-human, past, present, and future life. Deep emotion dwells here too - belly laughs to the quietest of satisfactions from a story turned to perfection, and tears. Tears when we realise cousin, sibling, mother, lover take centre stage but … in spirit. Flock will draw you in and make you part of this astounding collective of love and life.'"