Why write an anthology?

Anthologies?

When I first published with Kensington, a Christmas anthology was released. The three authors featured in that anthology were some of my favorite authors. I fantasized what it would be like to be asked to write one. If I could share the limelight with authors I respected and admired, that would indeed be icing on the cake.

Ten years later the fantasy became a reality. I don't really remember how the Valentine Anthology came about--perhaps in a conversation--maybe I asked my long time critique partners, Genene and Chris if they would be interested. Perhaps they remember. In any case the first of our Anthologies will be release in three short months.

I love anthologies. Three different stories, three different authors, and there is usually a theme. I love the Christmas and Valentine themes. Over time they have become my favorites. However, working on the St. Patrick's Day Anthology may make this theme one of my favorites.

As critique partners we have always edited, encouraged, as well as offered suggestions to improve each others stories and writing skills. We have done the same on this project. I was thrilled when Genene offered to design the cover for the Valentine Anthology.

This project has been a great deal of fun and as usual I've learned a lot. If asked if I would do this again, I would say unequivocally, yes. And of course the angels will be writing another anthology.

Allana Angel