Highwire Act & Other Tales of Survival

A collection of short fiction exploring survival in the face of ecological and personal crises.

In Highwire Act & Other Tales of Survival, JoeAnn Hart's characters grapple with Covid, ecological destruction, and grief, seeking solace from a nature that can't always provide it. From a couple raising crickets for food to a woman witnessing her neighbor's decline, these stories reveal the human condition under pressure.

The climate crisis manifests not only as extreme weather but also as political and emotional turmoil. With science faltering, characters turn to fake suicides, fairy tales, and delusion as tools for survival. These contemporary short stories explore environmental themes and human resilience, appealing to readers of literary fiction and those interested in climate change fiction. Discover a collection where the will to carry on persists, even in the face of overwhelming odds.