Fiction. This new anthology contains the work of thirty-five Native American writers from across the continent. Some of those included have achieved mainstream success, others are little-known outside literary circles, and some are young writers just beginning to emerge. What they all share is a desire to blend imagination with the experience of being Native American to create a rich and varied body of work that will be enjoyed for many years to come by Native and non-Native readers alike.

Maurice Kenny is a Mohawk poet. Maurice Kenny was born in Watertown, NY in 1929. His father is Mohawk from Canada, his mother was born in upstate New York. The family spent time living both on and off the nearby reservation. Kenny's father was a stern man, given to rough treatment of his son and at 16 Maurice ran away from home. He lived in New York City for a brief period before returning home. Maurice Kenny lives between Saranac Lake, and Potsdam. He occasionally teaches at North Country Community College, but currently is assigned courses at SUNY Potsdam.