Myth meets modern life in this collection of new and previously published short stories by Valentine Gallardo. Blending humor and fantasy with dreamlike palettes and lived-in dialogue, these surreal vignettes explore the contradictions of modern womanhood through tales of COVID lockdown parties, werewolves, deserts, and self-sabotage. Absurd yet comforting, A Strong Woman & Other Stories is a mirror for anyone who feels out of step with the world..