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Header image: Cover of Pardon Me for Moonwalking by Patricia Q. Bidar, which shows a drawing of headphones on a red background

Unsolicited Press
188 pages
December 2, 2025

Dive into the bittersweet, beautifully peculiar world of Patricia Q. Bidar’s Pardon Me for Moonwalking, a collection of short stories that illuminate the offbeat, the tender, and the painfully human. Each story offers a glimpse into the extraordinary moments of seemingly ordinary lives, from fleeting encounters with strangers to lifelong battles with identity and connection.

Bidar’s characters grapple with isolation, unspoken longing, and the complex tangle of relationships in settings that range from suburban living rooms to shadowy city streets. With sharp prose, wry humor, and poignant insights, this collection explores themes of love, regret, and the elusive search for meaning in a chaotic world. 

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