Brackish waters are sites of mixing, places where diverse waters come together to form something entirely unique. Like the seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads, brackish waters form habitats that are both dynamic and transitional, abundant and rich with life, corridors for migration and nurseries harboring new growth. In the spirit of these brackish waters, this anthology brings together a body of literary work across genres that celebrates and explores the varied and diverse character of Hampton Roads. It features works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, all deeply imbued with a sense of place, with roots that run deep in the Tidewater region.