Foxtales is the annual publication of the Fox Valley Writers Group, based in North Aurora, Illinois. Members craft their work, critique each other, and collaboratively enhance the quality and artistry of each other's work. In this way, we meet our goals of getting writing done and fostering a sense of creative community in the sometimes-solitary act of writing. The stories, poems, and essays contained herein do not conform to specific genres, categories, or labels. Most of the authors don't, either. We invite you to surprise yourself with this collection; chances are, you'll find a lot to like.