Provincetown Stories

Russ López
Provincetown Stories is a short story collection set in the famous Portuguese fishing village/artist colony/tourist destination on the tip of Cape Cod. With its stunning natural scenery and bustling nightlife, Provincetown attracts dreamers, grifters, artists, eccentrics, and others. This book showcases the many different people (queer, straight, white, Black, Latinx, and so forth) who come to this magical place where big drama is stuffed into a tiny space three miles long and three blocks wide. These entertaining stories reflect how and why Provincetown is so different and special.
There are many unforgettable characters in this collection including Aurora, the town’s comforter of the broken hearted; Jackson, the demon twink who thinks of only himself; Cee, a kind soul seeking a place where no one persecutes them; and Luna, the immortal who keeps the town from dissolving into chaos. Some of these stories are comedies, others are serious or touch on important issues. Central to this collection is the stunning natural environment and the special mix of people who live and visit here. They reflect life in this zany town and its unique sense of place.
Coming in 2026!