Welcome to A Month of Rain and Reads, a celebration of self-published and indie SFF throughout the entire month of November. To find out how you can take part and view the whole list of content, visit our introduction post.
Today I’m hosting a spotlight for Kneadful Things by K.E. Andrews, a new short story release within The Petylhaven Tales that began with The Flowers Have Teeth. K.E. Andrews is also the author of SPFBO finalist Hills of Heather and Bone.
Orcs have a reputation for being rough around the edges and more likely to have a sword in hand than a wooden spoon. But Urzog Rockhill, an orc baker, spends his days kneading dough and selling his creations from his bakery in Petylhaven. From cinnamon rolls to breads and cakes, each morsel is imbued with a dash of magic to invoke memories of childhood or even change emotions in each comforting bite. His quiet life of providing for his family is disrupted when an overly inquisitive writer comes looking for a story and dredges up a past Urzog would rather keep buried. Trouble arises, and Urzog comes face to face with his greatest shame—the day that ruined his life and cost him his dream—that now threatens his family and the new life he built for himself. Urzog must choose to let the truth come out or risk losing everything.
Kneadful Things by K.E. Andrews, a new short story release within The Petylhaven Tales.
About the Author
Spfbo 9, Indie Ink Award, Next Generation Indie Book Awards, & 2023 Page Turner Awards Finalist. K.E.Andrews has always been an avid reader, which sparked her passion for writing at an early age. Most days she spends her time daydreaming about stories and making mood boards. When she’s not writing, she tends to her plants, plans out her next crafting project, and binge-watches shows on Netflix. She currently lives in Powder Springs, Georgia with her family and three cats.
- Website: KEAndrews.org
- Bluesky: @keandrewsauthor.bsky.social
- Facebook: k.e.andrewsnovels
- Instagram: @k.e.andrews
