Rites of Ishtar by Keily Blair

Blair draws you into the Goddess of war, love, and fertility's temple. Feel yourself wrapped in incense and prayers as you prostrate yourself before her feet. Keily Blair (they/them) is an autistic, queer writer, as well as Managing Editor of the Signal Mountain Review. They hold a BA in English: Creative Writing from UT Chattanooga, where their nonfiction won the Creative Nonfiction Award. Their fiction has appeared in publications such as The Dread Machine, Dream of Shadows, Cosmic Horror Monthly, Good Southern Witches, and The Vanishing Point. They are currently at work on a dark fantasy novel. You can find more details about their work at www.keilyblair.com or follow them on Twitter (@keily_blair). They live in Tennessee with their husband, dog, cat, and four guinea pigs.