Again, Harder

Alice Stoehr presents a powerful debut in Again, Harder, a collection of short stories that explores the complex realities of trans women living in a Midwestern town. This work of literature and fiction examines the intersecting lives of a community navigating evolving relationships, poverty, and systemic marginalization. Through sharp prose, Stoehr investigates the inner lives of her characters as they face everything from polyamorous connections and post-surgical care to the intense psychological tension of obsessive fixations.

This volume 1 short story anthology serves as a sardonic look at the joys and despairs of a new generation. The narratives within Again, Harder move through themes of sexual anxiety, depression, and the toxic allure of difficult relationships. As a significant entry in contemporary short stories, the book provides a raw and uncompromising view of communal survival and the fleeting moments of shared joy found within a marginalized landscape.