Veronica Schanoes Books in Order

A fantasy anthology of stories and poems from a wide mix of writers, including Schanoes's early piece Sir Walter Raleigh in Guiana. It offers a good snapshot of the small-press mythic and literary fantasy scene of the mid-2000s.

Finch gathers standout dark fantasy and horror stories from the year into a broad, readable showcase. It is a strong way to sample the genre's range without losing the sense of what made that year distinctive.

This annual volume rounds up notable dark fantasy and horror from 2011 in one accessible collection. Finch balances established names with newer voices, making it useful for both browsing and serious genre reading.

A curated 2012 snapshot of dark fantasy and horror, selected to show the breadth of the field. Finch's annual volumes are especially handy if you like discovering strong shorter work without chasing magazines and anthologies.

This edition collects some of the strongest dark fantasy and horror stories of 2013 in one place. It is a practical, enjoyable entry point for readers who want variety without guesswork.

Finch collects standout dark fantasy and horror stories from the year into a broad, readable showcase. It is a good way to sample new voices, familiar names, and the moods shaping the genre.

Finch's 2015 selection brings together a range of horror and dark fantasy stories worth knowing. As with the other volumes, the appeal is both convenience and the chance to see the field in miniature.

This anthology of modern Lovecraftian fiction includes Schanoes's Variations on Lovecraftian Themes. Her contribution goes past monster unease to confront the racism and antisemitism tied to Lovecraft's legacy.

This 2016 volume offers another well-curated run through the year's memorable dark stories. It is useful for readers who want a broad genre sampler without giving up on quality or atmosphere.

A WisCon collection of essays, fiction, poetry, and conversation about race and power in speculative fiction spaces. Schanoes contributes Being Jewish, Being White?, bringing history, criticism, and personal reflection into the discussion.

A yearly anthology designed to capture the best of 2017's dark fantasy and horror. Finch's selections make it easy to discover individual standouts and get a feel for where the genre was heading.

This 2018 roundup collects strong short fiction from across the darker side of speculative writing. It works well both as a catch-up volume and as a way to find authors you may want to follow further.

Finch closes out the decade here with another annual gathering of notable dark fantasy and horror. The book is broad enough to feel exploratory while still giving you a reliable guide to standout stories.

This numbered continuation of Finch's series collects standout dark fantasy and horror in a format designed for regular browsing. It is a useful place to sample strong recent short fiction across the field.

A debut collection of dark fantasy and literary horror that threads together fairy-tale revision, Jewish history, labor politics, and grief. Across thirteen stories, Schanoes writes about women at the edge of things who refuse to stay there.

Volume 2 continues Finch's run of annual best-of anthologies, balancing horror, dark fantasy, and the occasional piece that sits intriguingly between them. Good for readers who like variety with a clear editorial hand.

The third numbered volume offers another broad survey of recent dark speculative short fiction. Finch's approach keeps the book approachable while still giving a real sense of the genre's range.

Volume 4 continues the series' mission of pulling notable horror and dark fantasy stories into one place. It is ideal for readers who enjoy yearly snapshots of the genre without having to hunt widely.

In this short dark fantasy, a woman in Las Vegas after a devastating family loss runs into the ghost of her ex-husband. What follows is a grief-heavy bargain that turns memory, guilt, and obligation into real stakes.

This fifth volume extends Finch's long-running best-of project with another curated selection of dark fiction. It is a dependable way to keep up with shorter work across horror and dark fantasy.