Story Excerpt Sunday: “Fantasy and Science Fiction in the Modern Age” from Speculative Journeys by Irene Radford

Fantasy and Science Fiction in the Modern Age

from Speculative Journeys

a collection of short SF and contemporary fantasy

by Irene Radford

October is the month of season changes, of chilly nights and increasing rains. The nights grow longer and the darkness creeps forward bit by bit. It is a time of harvest, preparation for the long winter, and celebration.

Since time began people have gathered their loved ones close at this time while hunkering down before the fire, waiting for the return of ligh...