An otherworldly banquet of contemporary fantasy, dark fairy tales, and soft science fiction, Next Curious Thing collects some of Gale's best short fiction from 2013 to 2018, including Best of the Net winner 'In the Beginning, All Our Hands Are Cold'. Known for her ability to mix the extraordinary with the relatable, darkness with splendour, and heartache with hope, Gale showcases a wide cast of fascinating female and queer characters in the most curious of situations. In addition to its previously published stories, Next Curious Thing features six brand new tales original to this collection.