Because Our Skins Are Finer
| First published | November 1981 |
|---|---|
| Type | Short Fiction |
| Length | Short Story |
Synopsis
Huss Hullas is a seal hunter trying to win the favour of Morna, a girl who works at the local bar. He promises her a sealskin for a coat to keep her warm. But when he shoots a young bull seal with a golden coat, he receives an unexpected visit from someone claiming the skin for herself.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Balrog Award | Short Fiction | Nominee/Finalist |
Publications (10)
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1981 | Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone Magazine, November 1981 | TZ Publications, Inc. | MAGAZINE | 20 |
| February 1985 | The Gorgon and Other Beastly Tales | DAW Books | Collection | 222 |
| February 1985 | The Gorgon and Other Beastly Tales | DAW Books / New American Library of Canada | Collection | 222 |
| May 1985 | The Gorgon and Other Beastly Tales | DAW Books / SFBC | Collection | 222 |
| June 1986 | Dreams of Dark and Light: The Great Short Fiction of Tanith Lee | Arkham House | Collection | 3 |
| April 2013 | The Gorgon and Other Beastly Tales | Fantastic Books | Collection | |
| November 2014 | The Gorgon and Other Beastly Tales | Gateway / Orion | Collection | |222 |
| June 2015 | Legenda Maris | Immanion Press | Collection | 191 |
| April 2016 | Dreams of Dark and Light | Gateway / Orion | Collection | |3 |
| July 2022 | The Gorgon and Other Beastly Tales | DAW Books | Collection | |222 |