Marvelous Freaks of Nature!
A story collection by Alyson Mosquera Dutemple
coming 10/20/26 from Cornerstone Press
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Advance Praise
"Continually amazes, sometimes quietly and sometimes with the force of a bomb."
Mary Grimm, author of TRANSUBSTANTIATION
"Something rare: a book of short stories so original you feel, at times, you've been taken to an unknown world... a stunning achievement."
Megan Cummins, author of ATOMIC HEARTS
"Imperfect characters, quirky premises and humor. Dutemple reminds us that we are all freaks of nature!
Lori Ostlund, author of ARE YOU HAPPY?
About Alyson Mosquera Dutemple
Alyson is a writer from New Jersey. Her debut story collection Marvelous Freaks of Nature! will be released by Cornerstone Press on Oct. 20, 2026. Alyson is a recipient of a fellowship from the NJ State Council on the Arts and has received support from Millay Arts and the Virginia Center for Creative Arts. She is represented by Danielle Svetcov at LGR Literary.
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