Chocolat Picked for Tales From Alien Buddha 5

It was all mysterious at first, the missive from Alien Buddha Press: If you’re receiving this, I’m reaching out to get your permission to republish one of your stories in TALES FROM THE ALIEN BUDDHA 5. This collection will feature both your previously published work and original stories from other authors.

I’ll wait for your confirmation before proceeding. Once you’ve read this, please let me know your thoughts, and I’ll share which story of yours I plan to include so far.

So, sure. Why not? I’d bite. I sent back my okay, receiving from Editor “Red” the following four words.

Thank you, James

CHOCOLAT

And that’s where it stands thus far. The story, “Chocolat,” was about a Frenchman’s protest against a European Union redefinition of chocolate, amounting to an adulteration. I’d protest too! In any event the tale first appeared in Third Flatiron Publishing’s 2016 already somewhat paranoic IT’S COME TO OUR ATTENTION, and since reprinted mid-last year in THEY’RE CONSPIRING AGAINST THE ALIEN BUDDHA TOO! (see July 1, et al.).

With more to be here when it’s known.