The Closest Things to Dreams: short story collection
Jane M. Newby is a former lawyer and teacher. She has lived in Japan, Bulgaria, China, and New York City, and traveled extensively in between. A natural storyteller, Jane connects to the cultures she visits through food, art, music, history, and wildlife.  "The Closest Things to Dreams" is her third book, a collection of short stories, capturing the essence of place in quick, satisfying vignettes. Jane publishes poetry, fiction, narrative nonfiction, and a popular blog, "Idaho to NYC". Other available titles from Jane M. Newby are "In Japan's Backcountry", a memoir travelogue, and "A Thief of Roses", a poetry collection in both Bulgarian and English.