On October 6, 2026, Silent Clamor Press will publish Julie Esther Fisher’s A Pearl Is Just an Accident. Fisher’s work has appeared in editions of Sunspot Lit, so we’re glad to help get the word out about her novel.
A Pearl is Just an Accident explores memory, family, art, and the quiet work of restoration … what lies beneath the surfaces of paintings and of lives, and what may be discovered when those layers are carefully removed.
Kirkus Reviews calls the novel “an affecting and provocative tale of art, beauty, and recovery.” The full review will appear in the the October 15 issue.
Midwest Book Review hailed the novel as “original, exceptional, deftly crafted, memorable, and a compelling read from start to finish.”
On October 6, Fisher will talk about the book with Joe Donahue on WAMC, a regional NPR affiliate reaching listeners across seven states at 11 a.m.
You can also learn more about Pearl on the author’s website, where you can read the full reviews, read a sample from the novel, or listen to an excerpt:
Pearl can be ordered through local bookstores and major online booksellers. Fisher is especially interested in connecting with book clubs and reading groups in person or by Zoom.
