story published and a brief update

Some exciting news! My short story “Beanstalk” has been published in OG’s Speculative Fiction. This is my first time appearing in that magazine. You can read the current issue here.
Now, I know I haven’t posted here in a while. So, here’s what’s happened regarding my writing since my last post: I received a rejection from a professional [...]

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what do you see when I say….

Okay, quick, what do you think of when I say…   science-fiction fan?
We all know the stereotpyes: a socially awkward but very smart nerd, with pocket protector, high waters, a fast computer, but no girlfriend; an unemployed 30-year-old playing video games in his parents’ basement; nutty 40-year-olds who show up at conventions dressed as Klingons. Certainly, nobody cool.
Most women [...]

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story now appearing on Aoife’s Kiss (online version)

My short story “Tower of Bones,” is now appearing on the online version of December’s Aoife’s Kiss. You can read it here if you like.
You can also vote for your favorite online stories. The winning story will be offered a spot in a future anthology from Sam’s Dot Publishing. The place to vote is here.
If you do read [...]

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some good news to share

I just received an acceptance from OG’s Speculative Fiction for a science fiction story entitled ”Beanstalk” which I wrote over the summer. This will be my first time appearing in that magazine, and I’m very excited about it, though I don’t know the publication date yet.

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an excerpt from the novel

I’ve decided to post the opening of my as-yet-unrevised sf novel Beamstar. The excerpt below represents the first 400 words of the novel, and is followed by a scene break. Please feel free to comment.
 

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            The disaster happened without warning. It happened this time in a small village far across the wide [...]

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remember Harrison Bergeron?

I was idly surfing around, and I came across this famous short story by Kurt Vonnegut, all about a boy and a Handicapper General. I first read it when I was in high school many, many moons ago. You might remember it, too.
Anyway, it was definitely worth rereading, and I just thought I’d share the link:  http://instruct.westvalley.edu/lafave/hb.html

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an acceptance at NOVA sf

A story acceptance to report: “The Arena” will appear in NOVA Science Ficion issue #23, due out next spring. This will be my second short story to appear in that magazine.

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of interest to sf & f writers

I came across this blog, which is maintained collectively by a group of science fiction and fantasy novelists. The blog features a wide range of topics, and I thought it would be of interest to others who visit here and who write in this genre.
Here’s the link: http://www.sfnovelists.com

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science fiction or science fantasy?

I haven’t posted in a several days, mainly because I’ve been busy writing the draft, and I haven’t really had any news to report, other than the fact that everything is on track, and it looks like I’ll finish within my projected time-frame. (I took today off from my writing because we visited an amusement park, but tomorrow [...]

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project update

Last week’s short story – science-fiction; 4000 words, finished and submitted, even though it had some typos and should have been more carefully proofread; will be fixed before the second submission
This week’s short story – fantasy; 1500 words written so far; first person narration, which is unusual for me; goal to complete this story - Monday
Novel [...]

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