Something about the old house on the hill has always intrigued Rebecca Bell, but she’s resisted its pull until now. An artist by trade, Rebecca has been blocked and uninspired for three years. Given the art world, she’s at risk of being forgotten if she doesn’t come up with something soon. And while that might fit with her husband’s changing life plans, it doesn’t fit with Rebecca’s. 

 Immediately the house inspires her and she becomes obsessed with the building, its history, its inhabitants, and especially in the little girl who’s spirit seems to linger in the house and on its grounds. 

Angelica has been waiting patiently for someone to notice her. For someone to befriend her. For someone to care. Even after her passing. Her living days were spent with the occasional doting on by her father, but mostly staying hidden from his fans and patrons. So meeting Rebecca is a boon for both of them. But Angelica thinks she’s gaining a friend. And Rebecca…well, Rebecca is gaining a muse. 

Set in the Australian suburbs, Pixerina is a stunning novella about what society demands of women and how much we’re willing to sacrifice to escape those expectations. It’s a story of grief, of wrenching back control when your life has been derailed, and the obsessive need to create art.