Some comments I wrote on my relationship with writing were posted by fellow blogger Richie Billing. My blurb is accompanied by that of another writer named Paul Freeman, who I had not heard about before now. Richie is planning a series of posts like this, and I think it's a interesting concept--looking at how writers got started … Continue reading Some Details About Me Posted Elsewhere
Author: JM Williams
Author, historian, teacher, veteran. A man full of stories.
Final Bards and Sages Tome Out Now!
My story "The Sorcerer" is now available for purchase as part of Bards and Sages last tome anthology, "The Great Tome of Magicians, Necromancers, and Mystics." You can buy the anthology here: PRINT, KINDLE ~J.M.
Catching Cameron Ellis
My cyberpunk/noir/crime-drama flash story "Catching Cameron Ellis" is not live on Astounding Outpost. Go check it out. This story will also appear in their Neural Nets, Uplinks, and Wetware anthology. Sometime this month, Astounding Outpost will open up a voting page for readers to choose their favorite stories from the Neural Nets, Uplinks, and Wetware collection. I hope to earn … Continue reading Catching Cameron Ellis
New Story on Flash Fiction Magazine
I'll keep this short, since I have things to do--like being horribly sick with a demonic head cold. A new, unreleased story of mine entitled "Innocence Lost, Innocence Found," just dropped on Flash Fiction Magazine. Just in time for Halloween! I'll let the story speak for itself. You can find it HERE. ~J.M.
A Horde of Updates
It seems I should take business trips more often. In the past two weeks, while I was away from home and my computer, I received a flurry of publication news. November is turning out to be a big month for me. I could bore you with the details of my trip and my feelings at … Continue reading A Horde of Updates
Ice Ice Raven – 3LineTales
Its name was Ice; of course it was. Kevin held his hand out to the bird, switching on his boombox with the other--Step back, collaborate and listen... The raven's dance moves were uncanny. *Written as a response to the Three Line Tales Week 91 photo prompt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rog8ou-ZepE
Going AWOL
I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be AWOL for a little bit. I am attending a legal symposium for the military--so I guess it's the opposite of AWOL. But regardless, I am away from my computer. Moreover, when I return in a week or so I will need to get hard … Continue reading Going AWOL
Trouble in Paradise – What Pegman Saw
Both cars were out of fuel. Not that it mattered; Kori couldn't drive a car across the ocean. This island paradise she had chosen for her first vacation after losing Derrik had become a prison. No, something worse than that--a slaughterhouse. Hearing a shuffling sound down the road, Kori rolled herself over the road barrier. … Continue reading Trouble in Paradise – What Pegman Saw
Random Updates
So one of my stories was just accepted for publication in Roane Publishing's Flash Fiction Fridays. This was a story that I really liked, but I struggled to find a home for it. The story is a very broody tragedy, not my typical heroic stuff. (Tangent: Is there a story of mine I don't like? … Continue reading Random Updates
Colonialism in SF/F
I generally don't like to get into politics or heavy topics, which is likely why I lean towards fantasy more than science fiction. However, I recently read something that irked me quite a bit. It's an issue that has been pinching my nerves for some time. It came about when I read what is a … Continue reading Colonialism in SF/F
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