Nicole Flattery

Nicole Flattery's "Show Them A Good Time" is a debut collection of stories that explore the unconventional lives of women in various roles, such as the celebrity's girlfriend and the corporate employee. The narratives deconstruct genre conventions to reveal the impact of restrictive societal expectations on these women. Key stories include "Not the End Yet," which examines internet dating during an apocalypse, and "Sweet Talk," where a young girl confronts her sexuality amidst local women's mysterious disappearances. The standout story, "Abortion, A Love Story," follows two college students navigating their bodies' stories in a dystopian academic setting. Flattery's work is noted for its originality and brilliance in portraying the strange realities women face.