“The women in these pages walk away from convention, while the men struggle to make sense of the world. I love the ways that shafts of humour and farce pierce the confusion of self-discovery, while Keating’s careful attention to landscape and language creates a complete world within each story. A wonderful collection.” — Charlotte Gray, CM, author of Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt
“Highest praise for Splinter & Shard: hard-boiled and humming with energy. Like the best dance partner, Lulu Keating takes you by the hand, spins you around, keeps you on your toes, and leaves you smitten. More please!” — Lawrence Hill, author of The Book of Negroes
“Keating’s characters walk in and out of these recorded moments. Authentic and flawed, they are whole people whose lives continue past these infectious stories of resilience, family, lovers, and rough terrain.” — Charlie Petch, author of Why I Was Late
“Vivid and evocative, these richly rewarding stories dig deeply into the human experiences of love, loss, and hope.” — Anna Porter
“While the stories are short (some only a couple of pages long), the characters and settings are colourful and fully realized. Keating’s relatable protagonists often reconsider their futures after contending with a life-altering event. Many of her women are strong and ambitious, yet they regret missing out on more autonomous lives. Through their attempts to find meaning and connect with others, they exhibit a vulnerability and tenacity palpable to readers.” — Literary Review of Canada, Bookworm newsletter