In The Ornithology Tales, Missy presents us with seven photo-journalistic fairy tales revolving around various people in her family. On one page we are presented with a photograph and on the following, a whimsical fairy tale. Missy informs us this was all written in one day of inspiration, which would perhaps explain some of the rough edges and repetitiveness. For instance, early on, the stories all involve someone disappearing. The stories are not particularly strong or really bad, but symptomatic of a burst of energy. Missy is talented, but without proper editing or additions, the writing’s flow is awkward and bumpy, resulting in the stronger stories not being as strong as they could be, and the weaker stories standing out. (Kevin Jagernauth)
zine, $2 + postage, 14 pgs, Missy J. Martin, General Delivery, Hodges Cove, NF, A0E 2B0, [email protected]