Neither Here Nor There

Cat Rambo’s newest collection of fantasy fiction contains both work original to the collection as well as work from Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Tor.com, and other leading fantasy fiction magazines. The work is presented in the same double-sided format as Rambo’s previous collection, Near + Far, of which Don Sakers of Asimov’s said, “If you want some really excellent stories, get the e-book. If you also want a physical object to warm the heart of any print-book collector, go for the paper version.”

Neither Here showcases alt-world fantasy, including stories set in Tabat, the world of her first novel Beasts of Tabat, while Nor There features stories set in our own world, including “The Wizards of West Seattle,” original to the collection. In their starred review, Publishers Weekly said, “This double collection showcases Rambo’s versatility within the fantasy genre. Find out Ursula Vernon called Rambo “one of the brightest talents in the field,” Jodi Lynn Nye said, “Rambo has a gift for immersing her reader into a vivid universe full of adventure, sensuality, wit, and poignant observation,” and NY Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson simply advised, “Cat Rambo is endlessly innovative, ingenious, and just plain entertaining. Read her stories.” “

What readers say

I vastly prefer the first half of the book, but even if you agree with me, the number of excellent stories in that half makes this well worth the price of admission.

Althea Ann, Goodreads review

Reading this collection made me realize why authors are so often told they should master short stories before writing novels, because the prose in this book is simply just that GOOD. No extraneous words, every word choice had the maximum impact.

wishforagiraffe, Goodreads review

Readers looking for short bursts of high-concentration fantasy need look no further than Rambo’s newest short story collection.

Liz, Goodreads review

Is there any better time and place to finish reading a collection of fantasy stories by Cat Rambo than in a hammock as the sun sets in Seattle and the backyard solar lights are beginning to twinkle to life? I can't think of it, if there is. Lovely collection with some gems in it. I really enjoyed the stories of West Seattle and its wizards. I must get out there soon to see if they're true.

Patrick Hurley

Cat Rambo is a fantastic writer, of course, and the stories in this collection are terrific reads. There’s a playful vibe in all Rambo’s writing (even in stories that take darker turns) – whether it comes through in a mind-bending setting (like the city of Serendib), or a wryly funny piece of dialogue, or in the way she describes a character with well-chosen, illuminating details. That playfulness really makes her stories shine, and reading her storiesreminds me of one of the reasons I love to read fantasy: because anything is possible (in the hands of a good writer, anyway).

Maria Haskins

Some truly excellent short stories in this collection.

Carly Kirk, Goodreads review

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