It’s fascinating when two writers use a similar concept to create very different stories. Take Emma Burnett and Christopher Blake’s recent tales of humans-turning-into-plants-to-repair-the-Earth. Burnett’s flash piece, “Instructions for Rewilding the Wasteland,” in Radon Journal is terrifying, gorgeous in its spareness, and dripping with dread and guilt. Here’s an excerpt: […]
I’m thrilled to announce that my science fiction story “All You Ever Wanted” is out now in the summer 2025 issue of Shoreline of Infinity. A mother struggles to stop her daughter from uploading into an immortal digital form — all while coming to terms with the parenting decisions […]
I’m often conflicted when it comes to stories with ambiguous endings. They risk confusing people or, worse, making them feel tricked and cheated. But lately, I’ve read and watched a string of books and movies that all hinge on ambiguity, and I’ve loved every one of them. Which begs the […]
My sci-fi short “This Earthly Tent” is out today as the cover story in the latest issue of James Gunn’s Ad Astra! The story is set in a future United States where all immigration has been banned. It also deals with climate change, space exploration and religion. I […]
Part 1 – CREATE: Build Better Stories with Conventions, Workshops & More Part 2 – CRITIQUE: Sharpen Your Inner Editor with Critique Groups and Slush Reading Part 3 – CONNECT: Forge Community with Professional Groups & Social Media There are few words in the English language that make me […]
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