Agnes McIntyre

About the Author

Agnes McIntyre lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with her cat. While her pastimes include sewing and reading and watching mystery stories, she harbours a deep interest in studying human nature through lived experience. Drawing from her own life experiences, she is inspired to write about the human condition and what makes us tick. Her short story collection, A Mixed Bag, is her first published work.

About the Book

Sixteen short stories from sixteen different perspectives, this thoughtful collection traverses a range of topics and themes intrinsic to the human experience. Connected only by their exploration of how we understand our world, each tale is a journey through a unique scenario with a unique personality. With relatable characters and situations inspired by real-world events, A Mixed Bag grapples with interpersonal relationships, complex emotions, and how different people might react when life throws them curveballs.

Brimming with profound insights, a good dose of humour, and range of voices, A Mixed Bag offers a survey of diverse ideas and champions a compassionate interest in people, relationships, and the human experience—both positive and negative. Multi-faceted and bold, this story collection reveals the potential for good in us all.