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Second Short Story Accepted For Publication in 2020

I got a “blast from the past” email last night that I didn’t expect in my wildest dreams. I’ve just signed the contract and submitted it, but don’t have permission to discuss the details yet. The image at the top is supposed to be sort of a clue, but there’s no way anyone (except those […]

“Dark Valentine” #1 New Release in Horror Anthologies

When I saw the image being promoted on Facebook by Eleanor Merry, I had to check it out, and it’s true. “Dark Valentine Holiday Horror Collection” is a #1 New Release in Horror Anthologies (as of this writing). That’s pretty amazing, but then again, Valentine’s Day was just last Friday, and no doubt horror fans […]

Tower of the Black Prince

Sir Edward, the Black Prince, was startled to stupefaction at discovering himself suddenly removed from the cries, blood, and gore of the Battle of Crécy. Father had left the field intentionally, gambling on his son’s ability to win the day. Now sorcery had stolen victory from him and placed him where? Her hideous screams followed […]

Review: “The Norton Book of Science Fiction”

A little while ago, I checked out The Norton Book of Science Fiction from the library because it contained the late Mike Resnick’s classic SciFi short story Kirinyaga. I reviewed that story, but went on to read some of the other tales the book contains. First of all, it was edited by the legendary Ursula […]

Cover Art for “Spring Into SciFi 2020”

As you know, I recently announced that my short story “The Colonists” was accepted for publication in the Cloaked Press science fiction anthology “Spring Into SciFi 2020.” For several weeks, this cover art was displayed in the closed writer’s group for Cloaked Press authors, and I was finally able to get permission to display it […]

Announcement: “Infinity and I”

Just found out that Sam Phillips, co-founder of Australian indie publishing house Zombie Pirate Publishing is coming out with his own anthology of 70 science fiction stories. No links yet, but I understand that you’ll be able to pre-order in April and have the book delivered to your Kindle device July 1, 2020. I’ll have […]

My Short Story “The Colonists” Accepted into “Spring Into SciFi 2020”

You may recall that my short story “The Recall” was previously accepted for publication in the Cloaked Press anthology Spring Into SciFi 2019. This was followed by my fantasy tale “The Demon in the Mask” being featured in this publisher’s anthology Fall Into Fantasy 2019. I am proud to announce that my science fiction short […]

Dunia

“I never thought anything could be so beautiful.” Natori, the young shaman’s son staggered on the rough trail in the lush forest. The fog was a widow’s shroud on the land. Though he was warm in the unfamiliar clothes of the Qu’ullad people, he still shivered. Vastusia, took his hand, his flesh slightly darker than […]

Review of Brad Linaweaver’s Novel “Moon of Ice”

When I wrote about the recent passing of SF author Brad Linaweaver, and then reviewed his original novella Moon of Ice, a few of the people who knew Brad contacted me and shared a little of their experiences with him. I was also gifted with a copy of the full length novel which I finished […]

Review of Mike Resnick’s Short Story “Kirinyaga”

I first heard of the late science fiction author Mike Resnick in Louis Antonelli‘s response to Jaym Gates‘s Facebook complaint about him (and later, her twitter rant). I never really got to the core of her animosity toward Resnick and many other major SF/F writers, but I did chronicle my experiences, including her blocking me […]