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March 16, 2022
My story “The Brightest Lights of Heaven” will be reprinted in the WEIRD HORROR anthology from FLAME TREE
Thrilled to announce that my short story “The Brightest Lights of Heaven” will be part of the new Weird Horror Short Stories anthology from Flame Tree Publishing. Read more about this anthology. “The Brightest Lights of Heaven” was first published in Fireside Fiction, and it’s a strange and dark story about friendship and imagination, good… Continue reading My story “The Brightest Lights of Heaven” will be reprinted in the WEIRD HORROR anthology from FLAME TREE
March 15, 2022
New non-fiction post at the SFWA BLOG: “10 Hands-On Tips For Writing Flash Fiction”
I have a brand new non-fiction post at the SFWA blog: “10 Hands-On Tips For Writing Flash Fiction”. This is one of the first times I’ve had a non-fiction piece published that contains writing advice, and I want to stress right out of the gate that these are tips, not rules. As with any writing,… Continue reading New non-fiction post at the SFWA BLOG: “10 Hands-On Tips For Writing Flash Fiction”
February 16, 2022
Listen to my story “And You Shall Sing To Me a Deeper Song” at STARSHIPSOFA
My science fiction story “And You Shall Sing To Me a Deeper Song” is now available at StarShipSofa, narrated by Summer Brooks. I’m so excited for this audio version of my story, and grateful to StarShipSofa for giving it a great second home. Listen to the story. The story was originally published in Interzone #280.… Continue reading Listen to my story “And You Shall Sing To Me a Deeper Song” at STARSHIPSOFA
February 2, 2022
My short story collection SIX DREAMS ABOUT THE TRAIN is on the LOCUS Recommended Reading List!
I am thrilled and honoured that my short story collection Six Dreams About the Train and Other Stories is on the Locus Recommended Reading List! I am in some amazing company here and I am so grateful to everyone who read and reviewed this book. The Locus Recommended Reading List Vote for your favourites (including… Continue reading My short story collection SIX DREAMS ABOUT THE TRAIN is on the LOCUS Recommended Reading List!
January 23, 2022
Listen to my story “Tony Roomba’s Last Day on Earth” at ESCAPE POD!
My story “Tony Roomba’s Last Day on Earth” about a cat, a Roomba (that is not a Roomba), and an alien invasion is now at Escape Pod, brilliantly narrated by Roderic Aust. This story was originally published in Diabolical Plots, and I am thrilled to bits about this reprint. Listen to Tony Roomba’s Last Day… Continue reading Listen to my story “Tony Roomba’s Last Day on Earth” at ESCAPE POD!
December 29, 2021
Read my story “Sunlit Surface, Depths Below” in MERMAIDS MONTHLY
My story “Sunlit Surface, Depths Below” is in the November issue of Mermaids Monthly! I’m so excited to share a fantastic TOC with so many amazing writers. This story was originally published in R.B. Wood’s Word Count Podcast. Read the story. Other fiction and poetry in the November issue of Mermaids Monthly: How to Give… Continue reading Read my story “Sunlit Surface, Depths Below” in MERMAIDS MONTHLY
November 17, 2021
My awards eligibility post for 2021
It’s that time of the year again when I look back on the stuff I’ve had published during the year, make a list, and let people know that, yes, this work is awards eligible for 2021. My main awards eligible publication this year is my short story collection Six Dreams About the Train and… Continue reading My awards eligibility post for 2021
My award eligibility post for 2021
It’s that time of the year again when I look back on the stuff I’ve had published during the year, make a list, and let people know that, yes, this work is awards eligible for 2021. My main awards eligible publication this year is my short story collection Six Dreams About the Train and… Continue reading My award eligibility post for 2021
October 27, 2021
New story on Patreon: “Maya’s Harp”
This month’s story for my Patreon supporters is a brand new one, and it was inspired by my participation in the Infernal Salon in support of Strange Horizon’s Kickstarter. At the Salon, several writers (including me) agreed to a writing challenge: to write a story or poem or SOMETHING in 30 minutes, based on special… Continue reading New story on Patreon: “Maya’s Harp”
October 14, 2021
Story day! Read my new story “One Thing” in MARTIAN
I have a brand new story in Martian – The Magazine of Science Fiction Drabbles! Since it’s a drabble, it is of course 100 words, so it won’t take you long to check it out. And while you’re there, check out the other stories to: it’s a wonderful publication, full of tiny story gems. Read… Continue reading Story day! Read my new story “One Thing” in MARTIAN
