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January 29, 2020
Book review—THE FOUR PROFOUND WEAVES by R.B. Lemberg
R.B. Lemberg’s novella The Four Profound Weaves (forthcoming from Tachyon later this year) is a lyrical and gripping journey that begins in a sunlit desert full of sand and bones, continues into a city haunted by memories and ghosts, and eventually takes the reader into the the light-less depths beneath the earth. It’s a story… Continue reading Book review—THE FOUR PROFOUND WEAVES by R.B. Lemberg →
January 6, 2020
“Deepster Punks” on the BSFA Awards longlist!
Sometimes, unexpected news is the absolute BEST news. Today, I found out that my story “Deepster Punks” from the anthology A Punk Rock Future is on the BSFA (British Science Fiction Association) Awards longlist, and it is in magnificent company! The full BSFA Awards longlist. I am equal parts thrilled and flabbergasted. Huge thanks to… Continue reading “Deepster Punks” on the BSFA Awards longlist! →
January 3, 2020
Story day! Pick up BLACK STATIC #73 and read my story “Cleaver, Meat, and Block”
My story “Cleaver, Meat, and Block” is now available in Black Static #73. You can pick the issue up from TTA Press, and it will soon be available from other online retailers as well, including Weightless Books, B&N, and Amazon. Buy it (or subscribe) from TTA Press SFRevu has a review of the issue up… Continue reading Story day! Pick up BLACK STATIC #73 and read my story “Cleaver, Meat, and Block” →
January 1, 2020
My sci-fi, fantasy & horror short fiction roundup for December 2019 is now at CURIOUS FICTIONS
My latest speculative short fiction roundup is now at Curious Fictions! It features 16 amazing stories I read in December 2019. The post is free to read, but tips are welcome! Read my latest roundup. Listen to the audio version on Soundcloud. The artwork for this roundup includes a detail of the cover art for… Continue reading My sci-fi, fantasy & horror short fiction roundup for December 2019 is now at CURIOUS FICTIONS →
December 21, 2019
Sneak peek at my story in BLACK STATIC — “Cleaver, Meat, and Block”
My story “Cleaver, Meat, and Block” will be in the January/February issue of Black Static and that issue is available to order right now — or, even better, you can subscribe to the magazine in print or digital format. I really can’t wait to share this story about Hannah, who is navigating a world after… Continue reading Sneak peek at my story in BLACK STATIC — “Cleaver, Meat, and Block” →
December 20, 2019
My Recommended Reading List – 2019
It’s that wonderful, harrowing time of the year when everyone makes lists and starts thinking about what stories and books to nominate for various awards. Really, this is sort of an exercise in futility: there are SO MANY great stories and books that are worthy of attention and awards. If you want to see what… Continue reading My Recommended Reading List – 2019 →
December 17, 2019
Pre-order DARK FLASH 4 — my latest flash fiction collection!
Dark Flash 4 is now available for pre-order! This flash fiction collection contains all my stories from The Word Count Podcast this year. Publication date is December 23, and you can pre-order now Amazon / Smashwords It will also be available from B&N, Kobo, Apple Books, and elsewhere, but those links will not be live… Continue reading Pre-order DARK FLASH 4 — my latest flash fiction collection! →
December 12, 2019
My writerly recap for October & November
October and November were busy months that brought some good news and some bad news. Isn’t that always the way? It’s awards-season, and all my eligible stories are in my 2019 Eligibility Post. As always, you can support me on Patreon and get access to special content for patrons there. If you want to support my… Continue reading My writerly recap for October & November →
December 2, 2019
Read my November SFF short fiction roundup – now at CURIOUS FICTIONS
Today, my first monthly short fiction roundup since B&N said goodbye to its freelancers goes live. After some deliberation as to where to publish it (and since no one’s offered me a paying gig for it yet), I decided to publish it at Curious Fictions. There, it will be free to read, and I’m also… Continue reading Read my November SFF short fiction roundup – now at CURIOUS FICTIONS →
November 21, 2019
Stories, memory, Mad Sweeney, and my rather extensive thoughts on AMERICAN GODS S2E07 — “Treasure of the Sun”
Ever since I first watched S2E07 of American Gods, AKA “Treasure of the Sun”, I’ve been obsessed with it. I can’t remember the last time a single episode of any show has so completely taken over my thought processes. Oh, and !!!!MEGA GIGANTIC SPOILER WARNING!!!! because I will spoil every bit of this episode and… Continue reading Stories, memory, Mad Sweeney, and my rather extensive thoughts on AMERICAN GODS S2E07 — “Treasure of the Sun” →
