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Cathy A. Smith

• Recounts how the author was led to her adoptive Lakota parents and spiritual teachers by recurring dreams• Shares her initiation into Sun Dance, the Lakota women’s society of the Double Woman, and tales from life on ranches and reservations• Describes her discovery by Kevin Costner, leading to her costuming and consulting work on Dances with Wolves and 40 other filmsIn this Hanblo`glaka—a traditional Lakota telling of a spiritual journey—Cathy A....

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Cathy Smith

In a village where shieldmaidens are remembered only in songs, Elsa's cunning victory over a raider wins her scorn, not glory. Denied the warrior's path and trapped by tradition, she discovers her family has bartered her future to settle a debt. To win her freedom, she must face a berserker in a duel to the death, armed with nothing but a borrowed sword and a fierce will to choose her own fate. And waiting in the shadows is a suitor from another world, who values her strength and does not ...

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Cathy Smith

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Native Themed Works

Meet Wakia. the corn-husk doll whose reflection once shone brighter than campfires. Her creator spun her from corn husks to guide children through the old ceremonies, but the more gifts she was give, the louder the whisper: "Look at me." She cannot help but preen in mirrors of water. Journey with Wakia to the edge of pride, where beauty itself may vanish, only to find the children's hearts speak louder than any face ever could in this picturebook.

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Cathy Smith

Set in Depression era Texas, pulp writer Bob pounds out barbarian yarns, sports columns, and weird tales on a secondhand typewriter. He does not want charity and has no patience for literary snobs, using his writing to survive.When Angus Armstrong arrives at the bookstore of the college Bob attends, he pays in cash for Bob's signature, and his generosity escalates to the point that he pays bills Bob never asked him to. Bob's pride rebels, but Angus's patronage keeps him afl...

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Cathy Smith

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Imperial Prince

A soft power rises in the Empire, but is is as benign as it seems? A Terran Seedkeeepr trades heirloom vegetables for royal favor. first by quieting the Imperial Princess's unruly pregnancy cravings, then by becoming the last lifeline for the heir growing in her womb. Her purse now champions his "food sovereignty," a gentle phrase that threatens the iron grip of the Empires preferred vendor, who would rather see the empire starve than lose his market share. Emperor Xerxes cannot dismiss th...

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Cathy Smith

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Native Themed Works

In the midst of a global pandemic and a world on lockdown, Akweks Pine, a Haudenosaunee Seedkeeper from Earth, finds himself stranded in imperial space after traveling to dispute the illegal extraction of his family's heirloom seeds by the powerful Agristar corporation. Stranded far from home, he uses his knowledge of traditional practices and the newfound wealth from a Freetrader windfall to revive ancient ceremonies and create innovative solutions, like biofuel from craft beer and sustai...

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Cathy Smith

Fandom is a vehicle for free speech in this short story.Siri Appleton is a data analyst for an automated thought police mechanism. She provides technical support for the Intelligence Bureau's Error 451 Algorithm.A re-edited classic TV show inspires her to become a culture warrior when she's assigned to monitor it.Give me Liberty…

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Cathy Smith

It is the Olympian goddess Nemesis's duty to punish hubris, but what happens when the results of her work don't turn out as planned?Psyche would've been struck down for usurping Venus's worship if she hadn't caught Cupid's eye.The maiden Ambrosia finds out she is the daughter of a virgin goddess.Arachne's skill at weaving wins her fans and enemies in Olympus.Her attempt to punish Midas for his greed goes awry.She receives a petition ...

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Cathy Smith

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Native Themed Works

A co-winner of the 2016 Indigenous Futurism Contest.Introversion holds Jessie back at work.Liquid Courage promises to make her more outgoing but comes at a high price. It makes her a type A personality at first but then the medication gives her erratic mood swings.Does she really need Liquid Courage to get ahead? Can she overcome her dependence on this drug?

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Cathy Smith

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Imperial Prince

In "Imperial Prince: Heir Apparent," a young boy's life is transformed when he and his mother embark on a journey to imperial space to receive medical treatment. However, their visit takes an unexpected turn when they discover that the boy's grandfather has become the ruling Emperor of the galaxy, and desires an heir to secure his legacy. In an instant, the boy finds himself thrust into a world of political intrigue, danger, and adventure as the heir apparent to the throne. With the help o...

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Cathy Smith

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Native Themed Works

The Greeks have Narcissus and the Haudenosaunee have the Cornhusk Doll. They both stared into pools to admire themselves and got punished. Narcissus fell in love with himself. The Cornhusk Doll had her face taken away by her Creator, so she was no longer distracted from her duties. Both stories are parables against vanity in their respective cultures.Wakia, the No Face Cornhusk Doll has learned humility over the centuries of her existence in this short story. However, she wants her...

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Cathy Smith

In Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth, Lily Bart, a beautiful and socially ambitious young woman, is destroyed by the vicious gossip that surrounds her. But what if Lily had learned to wield words like weapons and defend herself against those who sought to sabotage her? What if she had found a way to survive the cruel machinations of the upper class and carve out a place for herself in a world that demanded her downfall? In this short story retelling of Wharton's classic story, we s...