Everything You Need To Know About Firefly Tales
+ answers to all your questions!
Hello, friends, and welcome to another post from The Kindness Cafe! Last Saturday, I shared the cover and title of my upcoming anthology, Firefly Tales. I’ve gotten a lot of questions since then, so this is the post where you can get all your questions answered.
What’s the name of the anthology?
The anthology is called Firefly Tales. You can read all about WHY that title was chosen here!
Who’s the group publishing Firefly Tales?
The S.E. Collaborative Guild of Authors and Artists is a group of 30+ authors and artists dedicated to their crafts of art, music, and storytelling. Since 2023, the Guild has been rooted in “friendship, courage, and collaboration.” Firefly Tales is our first published project.
The people involved in this project include:
Our lead editor – Andrea Yenne
Our authors – Elsie Coppedge, Elisabeth G. Biggs, India Johnson, Claire Sims, Lily N. Smith, Romana Stewart, L.R. Sims, G. Gully, Rebecca Froyd, Addie D. Mueller, Joshua Ray Solomon Myers, C.E. Larke, Nellie Martin, Abigail Woolley, Lena Sabaka, Aubrey Marko, Ian Yenne, Simeon M.W. Dredge, Annabelle King, Eden Guagenti, Cora R. Bowen, Ella Rose Becker, Abby Talbert, Ava Berkey, Zoë Cottrell, and M.R. Linn
Our illustrators – Evie Warnemuende, Seb Burrows, Selah Myers, Clare Warnemuende, Lily N. Smith, Joshua Ray Solomon Myers, India Johnson, and Aubrey Marko
What has the process been like for the Guild?
The anthology was first announced to the Guild in February of 2024, and since that time, we’ve brainstormed, written, edited, and worked together to make one cohesive, beautiful book!
Guild members range from ages 15-21, and we’ve worked nonstop to cross the finish line. ♥️ If you’d like to learn more about the Guild, click here!
How can I get the book?
You can order the book on Amazon here!
When will the book be available?
It’s available NOW, as of November 12th, 2025!
What does the cover look like?
Click here to view it!
Who designed the cover?
The cover was a collaboration between one of our anthology artists, Evie Warnemuende, and our lead editor, Andrea Yenne. You can read more about that process here.
I noticed you said one of our anthology artists. Is the anthology illustrated?
There are eight artists contributing illustrations to the anthology – in fact, every story has a header image and full-page illustration!
Okay, and what’s your story called?
My story is titled “Cecil’s Conundrum”!
What’s your story about?
Before I tell you….check out the hints I dropped in this Instagram post.
Here’s the official story blurb:
Since he was a teenager, Cecil Bowich has bounced from job to job—but none of them have ever felt right. When a storm separates him from his newest bosses, spooks his horse, and leaves him lost in the middle of an unknown land, Cecil finds himself on an unexpected adventure. With the help of a quirky middle-aged woman, a helpful wagon driver, and an unlikely friend, Cecil must decide if he’s ready to pursue the passion that’s been inside him the whole time.
Who illustrated your story?
My illustration was done by the fantastically talented Joshua R.S. Myers! 👀
Speaking of which, I actually have an interview with my illustrator that’s out now. Click below to read it now!
And here’s a photo of me seeing the illustration for the first time:
Where is your story set?
My story takes place in one of the settings featured in my middle grade novel (currently dubbed “Project Royalty”). If you’d like to learn more about Ribinskiff, click here!
How can I keep up with updates on Firefly Tales and future projects?
If you haven’t already, subscribe to my Substack (the button should be right below this paragraph), follow my Instagram and Facebook, and stay tuned for the order link on my website!
And if you have a question I didn’t answer, please leave a comment below!
Pardon me while I jump up and down with excitement. 😂 I keep saying "I can't wait"--and it's true, because I cannot! Only 8 days!! 🎉😍