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Untellable Tales #3
Of Tiny Threads: Stories about American Marriage
Of Tiny Threads is the third book in Cider Spoon Stories’s Untellable Tales series. It dissects the inner workings of human romantic relationships, commenting on the sociocultural role that marriage plays in the United States as of 2018, trends in ‘modern’ marriage, and projections on the future of American marriage. What purpose does the institution serve today? How might marriage meet (or not meet) the biological and emotional needs of the next generation? What can we learn from currently married couples (and thruples!) of all genders, orientations, and ethnicities? Divorced partners? Individuals who are single by choice?
Simon’s* marriage works because he and his long-time wife sometimes ‘look the other way’ when it comes to acting on their baser impulses or emotional whims. Beth* and Sandy* lived together for over 40 years, before finally tying the knot in their 60s. Jade* and her partner have consciously decided never to marry—but to remain monogamous all the same. Jenna* and Adam*, two Millennials, just celebrated their second wedding anniversary, and here reflect on the first two years. Julie* and Prabin*, both of Indian origin, had a semi-arranged marriage—voluntarily.
Morgana* and Devin* decided to marry 100 times in 100 ceremonies. Reigh* and Katie* fled the U.S. to escape queer persecution. Ellen’s* husband can’t perform sexually; he’s blessed her liaisons with another man. Sheila’s* marriage is rooted in a shared spirituality. Robert* doesn’t know how long his marriage will last.
Therapists Brendan Owens and Dr. Allison Sallee shed light on the most common issues that couples face, and share what Austin non-profit C2 Change is doing to help.
Proceeds from the sale of Of Tiny Threads benefit C2 Change.
Simon’s* marriage works because he and his long-time wife sometimes ‘look the other way’ when it comes to acting on their baser impulses or emotional whims. Beth* and Sandy* lived together for over 40 years, before finally tying the knot in their 60s. Jade* and her partner have consciously decided never to marry—but to remain monogamous all the same. Jenna* and Adam*, two Millennials, just celebrated their second wedding anniversary, and here reflect on the first two years. Julie* and Prabin*, both of Indian origin, had a semi-arranged marriage—voluntarily.
Morgana* and Devin* decided to marry 100 times in 100 ceremonies. Reigh* and Katie* fled the U.S. to escape queer persecution. Ellen’s* husband can’t perform sexually; he’s blessed her liaisons with another man. Sheila’s* marriage is rooted in a shared spirituality. Robert* doesn’t know how long his marriage will last.
Therapists Brendan Owens and Dr. Allison Sallee shed light on the most common issues that couples face, and share what Austin non-profit C2 Change is doing to help.
Proceeds from the sale of Of Tiny Threads benefit C2 Change.
226 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2018
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About the author
Jess Hagemann
11 books46 followersJess Hagemann’s recent work has appeared or is forthcoming in Beneath the Bluebonnets: Tales of Terror from Texas Women, Three Seasons of Winter, and Last Girls Club, among others. Her debut novel Headcheese (2018) won an IPPY Award in Horror. Her sophomore novel Mother-Eating (2025) marries Marie Antoinette and cults. Jess received her MFA from the Jack Kerouac School, and has been awarded a teaching fellowship at McNeese State University as well as a writing residency at Dear Butte. She lives in Austin.
More at www.jesshagemann.com.
More at www.jesshagemann.com.
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