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Category: Stories
Flash Story: Through the Eyes of Ishtar
I've got a story out with The Lorelei Signal. A few months back, I mentioned this was coming. It actually dropped earlier this month, but as you may have noticed, I've been working on other things recently. I drafted the story many years ago when I was studying history and thinking about how much the … Continue reading Flash Story: Through the Eyes of Ishtar
The Lorelei Signal is Returning!
I had a story accepted almost three years ago at a small, feminist indie e-zine called the Lorelei Signal. Unfortunately, the publisher went on indefinite hiatus shortly thereafter. Carol is good people, don't get me wrong. Things just happen, as my own life can attest. An so, this story has been listed on my publications … Continue reading The Lorelei Signal is Returning!
The Sun-Flight
I'm so glad this story found a home.
Flash: The Other Side of Sorrow
Here's a flash piece I wrote some time ago and forgot about. It's a bit more literary that what I usually write, but still speculative. If you could see another version of yourself, what would it be and how would that vision affect you? THE OTHER SIDE OF SORROW by JM Williams It was a … Continue reading Flash: The Other Side of Sorrow
The Adventures of Jaron and Bren
Once again, Chris at Tall Tale TV does a wonderful job with one of my quirky stories, or in this case three of them! The original story featuring Jaron and Bren was published a couple years ago over at the Uprising Review. Since then, I've come back to the characters a couple more times. These … Continue reading The Adventures of Jaron and Bren
The End of a Story
For anyone who has been following my fantasy serial over at Altered Reality, this month marks the final episode. This has been a great experience for me, working with Kelly, the editor-in-chief, and also having the chance to dive deeper into the Valley of Magic setting. I am also very satisfied with how the story … Continue reading The End of a Story
Vott Fantasy Serial – Episode 8
The latest episode of my "Valley of Magic" flash serial is live over at Altered Reality Magazine. If you've been following along, you should know this climax has been coming. If not, I suggest you start at episode one. https://www.alteredrealitymag.com/the-prize/ As of right now, I am only planning one more episode for this series--an epilogue. … Continue reading Vott Fantasy Serial – Episode 8
Short Story – My Transgenic Nightmare
Here's an attempt at epistolary science fiction horror flash fiction (that's quite a mouthful). I haven't been able to find a home for it in the greater interwebs, so I'll post it here. MY TRANSGENIC NIGHTMARE by JM Williams The following letter was discovered in the room of a Baltimore hotel, some time after the … Continue reading Short Story – My Transgenic Nightmare
Vott Miniseries, Episode 6
Happy Weekend, Everyone! The latest episode of my Valley of Magic serial Dangerous Games is out! Head over to Altered Reality Magazine and check it out. The new episode is called "Final Positioning" and sets up the series climax. All the pieces are in place for the final move. You can find the episode here: … Continue reading Vott Miniseries, Episode 6
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