Bart is just a simple folk trying to get by. With a posse comprisin’ of a sparkle-loving horse, an unsettled ghost, and a magic old whiskey bottle, they wander from town to town in search of some needed coin, and maybe a brighter day.
Just Bart is a 25-episode improvised serial, following the wayfaring of Bart and their posse: a horse, a ghost, and a bottle. Often absurd but with a wistful core, Bart’s tale is crafted with both humor and heart.
GOLD WINNER: Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA) Book Awards, Fiction: Fantasy/SciFi/Horror/Paranormal, 2021
“Deadpan humor, clever wordplay, and sweet aphorisms that stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page. But, more than anything…a sense of camaraderie, of hope, and of a genuine desire to be loved and appreciated within any life one is given.” — Poet Marsalis, 5 Stars
“I loved this story. Not something I would normally pick up and read either, but sweet and comforting and magical and meandering through life…just really touching. I actually teared up in the last episode ❤” – Reader Maria Judge
“I had a lot of fun reading this, and felt emotional when the adventure came to an end. Recommended when you’re looking for a gentle and funny read!” – Author Minerva Cerridwen, 5 Stars
Just Bart by E.D.E. Bell
E.D.E. Bell
E.D.E. Bell
E.D.E. Bell (she/e) loves fantasy fiction, and enjoys blending classic and modern elements. A passionate vegan and earnest progressive, she feels strongly about issues related to equality and compassion. Her works are quiet and queer and often explore conceptions of identity and community, including themes of friendship, family, and connection. She lives in Ferndale, Michigan, where she writes stories and revels in garlic. You can follow her adventures at edebell.com.
Bell was born in the year of the fire dragon during a Cleveland blizzard. After a youth in the Mitten, an MSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, three wonderful children, and nearly two decades in Northern Virginia and Southwest Ohio developing technical intelligence strategy, she started the indie press Atthis Arts. Working through mental disorders and an ever-complicated world, she now tries to bring light and love as she can through fantasy fiction, as a proud part of the Detroit arts community.
