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Tag: short stories
All About Anthologies
Hey all, I recently had the chance to interview the editors from Transmundane Press. As you may recall reading on this blog, I've got a story in their upcoming collection, ON TIME. If you've ever wondered about short story anthologies--the appeal, the process, how to submit to them--then this episode is for you. The editors … Continue reading All About Anthologies
The Sun-Flight
I'm so glad this story found a home.
Are You Writing Short Stories?
Here are a couple articles I came across in the past week which have some interesting things to say about short story writing...
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
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
A Day for Storm Hamilton
Well isn't this just great timing? I just officially published the paperback version of my first Storm Hamilton collection, A Storm in New London. Hours later, Bards and Sages drops the digital version of the story "A Step Too Far"! A Storm in New London features the ten core Storm Hamilton stories (short stories, flash, and microfiction) … Continue reading A Day for Storm Hamilton
Review of “The Game of Rat and Dragon” by Cordwainer Smith
The Game of Rat and Dragon by Cordwainer Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars The concept here is incredible and ridiculous in equal measure, but never to the point it seems like something that couldn't happen. That being said, the story suffers from what a lot of old SF does, too much, way too … Continue reading Review of “The Game of Rat and Dragon” by Cordwainer Smith
My Story Submission Process
It feels like I haven't written about my current writing process in quite some time, but a recent comment from the wonderful Joy Pixley has me thinking about it again. She is not the first to comment to me that I seem to have had a lot of success in publishing. I posted long ago … Continue reading My Story Submission Process
Deadly Creation — My Writing Roots Vol. 3
As I mentioned in previous posts, I have been visiting my mother back in the suburban town where I grew up. Digging through the closets here, I have found a lot of my old writing material. Turns out, my mom saved everything from my time in school, some things she perhaps shouldn't have. (On a totally … Continue reading Deadly Creation — My Writing Roots Vol. 3
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