Julia Fierro, The Gypsy Moth Summer

"the fighting machines that kept the country safe, and, the coffers full."

Julia Fierro, The Gypsy Moth Summer

"everyone is lied to for his or her own good. A mother telling a child it will be okay. A lover telling a lover I will always love you. Politicians promising a better and brighter future. Generals and admirals insisting war begets peace."

Julia Fierro, The Gypsy Moth Summer

"It was the twenty-first of June and Bitsy announced a Summer Solstice party."

Julia Fierro, The Gypsy Moth Summer