It’s my second from Writers of the Future, but who’s counting? “Bounty Call” (based on this 512) has been submitted to another market. Incidentally, the story for which I received my first WOTF Honorable Mention–in September, 2011–has just been accepted…
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My OryCon 35 Schedule
ETA(2013-11-04): better link destinations for co-panelists, sign-up info for ORCs, Twitter stuff. If you’re anywhere near Portland, Oregon (the science fiction capital of America!) during the second weekend of November, stop by OryCon 35 and have some fun–not necessarily involving…
SnoutCast #187: Shameless Self-Promotion
Well, hello there, friend! Have you filled out Curtis’ 40th Birthday Survey yet? Why not do it while you listen to this week’s show? He’d really appreciate it! [ Download mp3 – 25 MB ] 00:59 – “miscellaneous”05:08 – a…
Friday Flash Fiction: “The End”
Read “The End” at 512 Words or Fewer This is the last of my weekly flash fiction stories. It’s been a great, nearly-five-year mission, and I’m ready to move on to something even bigger and better. On the immediate horizon:…
SnoutCast #181: Story Stricture
THAT’S NOT A TYPO THAT’S A PUN OKAY GET IT. [ Download mp3 – 21 MB ] 00:59 – “narrative”03:00 – you, too, should go watch the “Thrift Shop” music video04:40 – a.k.a. the monomyth08:39 – DeeAnn still hates pilots,…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Not From Montgomery”
Low bar this time: I really didn’t have any goals other than passing the Bechdel test. (I’m busy this week, traveling and attending Paradise Lost.) Read “Not From Montgomery” at 512 Words or Fewer
SnoutCast #164: Rhymes with “Hoary”
This podcast is like a storybook story, and it’s as real as the feelings you feel. [ Download mp3 – 37 MB ] 00:58 – “bookish”03:12 – you, too, can send us an e-mail04:54 – comparing XCOM strategies05:50 – look,…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Better Luck Next Time”
Earlier this week, on Twitter: Read “Better Luck Next Time” at 512 Words or Fewer
Friday Flash Fiction: “Secret Stash”
Less than two and a half hours to crank this one out. Because I love dialogue, and I love cops, and I love sisters. Read “Secret Stash” at 512 Words or Fewer (ETA: This is sort-of backstory for the characters…