Zebra Crossing: Flashes of Desire

From one of the true masters of flash fiction, Bruce Meyer, internationally acclaimed author and winner of numerous national and international awards, comes a captivating new collection... Desire is a matter of life and death, a reflection of the mind that links an individual’s inner and outer worlds in ways that are both beautiful and terrible. In these hauntingly dark flash fiction narratives, award-winning writer Bruce Meyer examines the absurdity and complexity of desire. He explores the need to be understood, the pain that defines life even as we are shaped by it, and the necessity of seeking resolution to longing, be it good or bad. Meyer masterfully embraces the idea of an in-between place where necessity and illusion blur to accommodate our deepest desires. Perhaps the most prolific Canadian author of poetry, short stories, flash fiction, non-fiction, and pedagogical texts, Meyer’s talent is unparalleled. This mesmerizing collection will challenge your perceptions and leave you yearning for more.

Bruce Meyer is the author of 77 books of poetry, flash fiction, short stories, non-fiction, and pedagogical texts. His most recent books include Grace of Falling Stars, The Hours, and Sweet Things: Flashes in the Dark (Mosaic Press, 2022). Winner of numerous national and international awards, and author of national bestselling books including The Golden Thread: A Reader’s Journey Through the Great Books and Portraits of Canadian Writers, Bruce was the inaugural Poet Laureate of the City of Barrie. He lives in Barrie, Ontario with his wife, Kerry Johnston.