{"product_id":"2940044997141","title":"Stirring Winds","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Stirring Winds’ is an Asian Literature Anthology, centering on the theme of life changes and significant moments. It contains six stories ranging in length from 900 – 3000 words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo stories included have won prizes and have been previously published: The Wind Blew the Wrong Way (First Prize, Five Stop Story, Sep. 2011) and Ice Walls (Third Prize, Meridian Writing, Spring 2012).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Three Ballerinas’ and ‘The Smell of Peaches’ were both shortlisted in online writing contests (Meridian Writing and A Very Short Story). ‘Sapporo Skies’ and ‘The Waiting World’ were written exclusively for this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree Ballerinas: Elise left Japan nine years ago, but still regrets the decisions she made then. She hopes that returning to Nagoya will set her heart free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSapporo Skies: Masa and Hikari celebrate their anniversary every year with a hot-air balloon ride in Hokkaido. This year, a long-kept secret is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Smell of Peaches: Mayumi is a new mother recovering from childbirth. She prays her son will chase away the ghost haunting her dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIce Walls: Two Russian ice-sculptors compete in the annual ice-sculpting competition in Harbin, China. Will Katinka and Aleksei finally overcome their rivalry and be friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Waiting World: From behind the veil between worlds, a man watches his beloved wife celebrate his birthday at Matsumoto Castle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wind Blew the Wrong Way: Junko is turning thirty and takes a day-trip to Kyoto. While visiting her favorite temple, she has a second chance with an old lover, but will fate bring them together or keep them apart?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelly Matsuura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181171851504,"sku":"2940044997141","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940044997141_p0.jpg?v=1763681758","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940044997141","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}