Acquisition: Debut novella by Brandon White

Lanternfish Press is pleased to announce the acquisition of Brandon White’s debut novella, Older Than Ghosts, for publication in Fall-Winter 2025.

In the middle of the night, Daniel and his mother flee their burning home in Mississippi for a bus bound to Chicago. There they find brief peace and safety at his grandparents’ house. But Daniel’s mother cannot resist the siren call of a tumultuous relationship and soon abandons Daniel to go back to her abusive partner.

At thirteen, Daniel believes he’s almost a man. So it’s his responsibility to rescue his mother. When an ancient spirit attached to his family becomes interested in his quest, their partnership will both test and temper the love between family members and the lengths they’re willing to go to save one another.

Brandon White holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston. He has contributed to Cite Magazine and served as a librettist for the Houston Grand Opera. His fiction has been published in STORGY Magazine, The Journal of Hip Hop Studies, The Brooklyner, and Prevention at the Intersections.

Originally from the Chicagoland area, Brandon is a musician and writer who now resides in Houston after spending time in New York. His work explores global history, mythology, human connection, and the interplay between epigenetics and storytelling. He is interested in the quiet moments that exist between conflict and creation.

AcquisitionsFeliza CasanoFebruary 17, 2025Brandon White, Older Than Ghosts