Shifting Shadows

I'm curious about the selection process—were these stories written specifically for this collection or gathered from elsewhere? It made me wonder about the themes she wanted to highlight.

Some stories felt like deeper dives into familiar characters, which added layers to their personalities. Am I the only one who felt a sense of continuity across the tales?

The world feels so rich and lived-in, but I wonder if the setting was inspired by real places or entirely imagined. How do authors typically craft such immersive worlds in short stories?