Portland, OR — January 7, 2025 — Unsolicited Press is proud to announce the release of Under the Radar, the highly anticipated second short story collection by acclaimed author Rosalia Scalia. Through 21 poignant and masterfully crafted stories, Scalia delves into the myriad forms of grief and loss, unveiling the raw, unfiltered emotions that accompany life’s most challenging moments.

In Under the Radar, readers meet an eclectic cast of characters, each navigating personal trials in an indifferent world. In the title story, set in the 1970s, Hope and Kenny’s plans to marry are upended when Kenny reveals he is gay, unraveling a love story that could never be. In “All the Small Joys,” two sisters clash over their mother’s funeral plans in a darkly humorous debate involving a mink stole and a dog’s ashes. Stories like “Static Electricity” and “Butterfly Moments” explore the impact of public tragedies and private losses, from a school shooting to the grief of a mother mourning her Marine son killed by friendly fire.

Praised by celebrated authors such as Philip Schultz, Susan Muaddi Darraj, and Ron Tanner, Scalia’s work offers an unflinching yet compassionate examination of humanity. Her characters—flawed, resilient, and achingly real—resonate deeply, reminding us of the universality of loss and the power of love to endure.

 Advance Praise for Under the Radar

"The storyteller as magician and performance artist, always leading her reader somewhere new and often startlingly familiar. Scalia’s heart will be remembered most.”—Philip Schultz

“Nobody captures the nuances of love, trauma, and struggle with the same depth. Scalia loves her characters unconditionally—and so will you.”—Susan Muaddi Darraj

“With a big heart and keen eye, Scalia depicts humanity with thoughtful compassion, reminding us to pay careful attention.” —Ron Tanner

 About the Author
Rosalia Scalia is the author of Stumbling Toward Grace (Unsolicited Press, 2021) and Under the Radar. Her fiction has appeared in numerous literary journals, including Notre Dame Review and The Portland Review. A recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist’s Award, she holds an MA in writing from Johns Hopkins University. Scalia lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with her family.

 Availability
Under the Radar is available in paperback and ebook formats through the Unsolicited Press website and major retailers.

ISBN: 978-1-963115-14-7
Publication Date: January 7, 2025

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Explore the unexpected paths grief takes in Under the Radar—a collection that lingers long after the last page.