I wrote this story for a specific submissions call that went out more than a year ago. The publisher was looking for science fiction that examned the implications of new, real technology. Unfortunately, something happened with the publisher and the call was cancelled. So I'd like to share the story with you here. This story … Continue reading Flash Fiction: “Nothing Else to Consider”
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Dangerous Games, Episode 4
The fourth episode of my "Valley of Magic" serial is out on Altered Reality Magazine. This episode is action-centered, as Frige finds herself once again having to bust some heads to keep the peace. Hope you like it! https://www.alteredrealitymag.com/reckless-advance/ If you'd like to start from the beginning, check out my initial blog post here: https://jmwilliams.home.blog/2019/07/04/a-new-valley-of-magic-serial/
New Episode in my Vott Serial
I think I missed this on the first of the month. I've been "doing good things for the Army" as we say. In short, the third episode of my Valley of Magic/Iric spin-off series dropped at the beginning of the month. If you haven't read the previous episodes, you can find the whole series here: … Continue reading New Episode in my Vott Serial
Dangerous Games, Episode 2
The second part of my Valley of Magic spin-off series has just gone live over at Altered Reality Magazine. As I mentioned before, this series follows officers of the city watch, much like my previous flash series The Adventures of Iric. This new serial also features some of the same characters from the previous stories, … Continue reading Dangerous Games, Episode 2
Indomitable, Three Line Tales, Week 179
Photo by Richard Clark Baron Wilhelm Eddard Gunther von Eklund the Fifth, Breaker of Horse Statues, Champion of the Left-Handed, Collector of Spikes and Other Sharp Bits, gazed down from the parapet of his family's old castle. They were coming for him and his spikes, but never before had this castle fallen, nor would he be … Continue reading Indomitable, Three Line Tales, Week 179
A New “Valley of Magic” Serial
You can now catch my new watchman-noir fantasy thriller DANGEROUS GAMES on Altered Reality Magazine. The series starts with a spin on one of my Adventures of Iric stories, then heads off in a new direction. A new episode will be released on the first of every month until complete. Check it out the first episode, … Continue reading A New “Valley of Magic” Serial
Throwback: The Old Bird
If you didn't catch this story when it was published on Akashic's Fri-SciFi, here's a second look. The Old Bird by J.M. Williams New London, the Future The body was crumpled on the floor. Purple blood spilled away, taking the shape of a crooked tree. Bits of the alien man were plastered on the wall, clearly … Continue reading Throwback: The Old Bird
Blinding Light – 3LineTales
The light was blinding, and yet the air stood still, the scene before them like a moving photograph, or a silent film. He took her hand in his own, feeling the familiar texture of her skin as he stared into the unknown. There was nothing else to do when faced with a thousand alien ships … Continue reading Blinding Light – 3LineTales
Aurora – Flash Fiction
Author's Note: This is a story that I wrote a couple years ago, based on a popular 80s song and just haven't found a home for. It did get some good personalized comments from a few publishers, but alas, no sale. At this point, I don't think I have the time to invest in continuing … Continue reading Aurora – Flash Fiction
The Artifact – 3LineTales
I'm going to try something a little different this time. This week's Three Line Tales photo prompt has brought back memories of a story I wrote some time ago. Indeed, this photo captures the heart and essence of my Storm Hamilton series, the clash of technology and nature, but with a optimistic gaze to the … Continue reading The Artifact – 3LineTales
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