My newest scifi short story “Traditions” is now available in the January 2013 issue of Bards and Sages Quarterly.
You can now buy something I wrote on Amazon! Woot! Available in print or ebook.
Publication Day – Traditions
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Publication Day – Balloons
Publication Day – It’s Not Safe Below
My first ever published story is now up at Swamp Biscuits and Tea!
Yes, that’s my name on the issue’s cover. Really, it is.
I really loved writing this story, and working on it with the editors, and now I love getting to share it with everyone. Go give “It’s Not Safe Below” a read.
Squee!
Happy All Hallows Read
Tick, tock went the hallway clock.
Rattle, creak groaned the pipes.
Gurgle, sniffle snored the old man.
Scream, bloody scream sounded Halloween night.
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For All Hallows Read, I give you two scary stories:
Robot by Helena Bell
In Memoriam by Amanda C. Davis
Jo Walton’s Among Others
Imagine yourself in that hidden spot you retreated to for reading as a child. Put a cup of tea in your hand. That is what reading Among Others feels like.
I picked up Among Others for a few reasons. First, it won a Hugo. Second, it’s by a woman author who I haven’t read. Give me something by McCaffrey or Le Guin or Cherryh and I’m happy. It seemed like a good idea for me to find out what contemporary women authors in SF/F were saying. Continue reading
Short Fiction Grab Bag
This time, I have three different fantasy stories to share. Stick your hand in and see what you get!
Choose Your Own Adventure by Kat Howard
This is from way back in April 2011, but I just discovered it and am in love. Good for those looking for an unconventional fantasy story that is expertly written. It’s also on the shorter side.
Cartographer’s Ink by Beth Cato
I loved the concept behind this story. It’s one of those stories that makes you think (as a writer): “this idea is so cool, I wish I had thought of it!”
Monster, Finder, Shifter by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
I started reading this story just to reset my brain while writing, and then I couldn’t stop. Sad and beautiful.
A Wedding Reading
For those adverse to high levels on the cheese-o-meter, probably best for you to stop reading now.
I wrote the ceremony script for our recent wedding, and during that process, I went on a search for a good wedding reading or two. For someone equal parts bookish and nerd, this led me to such places as Neil Gaiman’s The Day the Saucers Came and my own bookshelf, which houses some great books, but nothing right for the reading.
Then, I had a thought: hey, I’m a writer, why can’t I write something?
So here it is, along with storyboards I made to enhance the good bits. I have a 2nd grade level of artistry with construction paper – no offense meant to any 2nd graders – but I like to think I’ve mastered that level in my own special way.
It’s no Neil Gaiman, but enjoy. (Spoilers! Contains TARDIS!)
