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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 […]

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 Friendships and Community with Professional Groups, Social Media & More No matter how much high-quality advice you consume, there’s […]

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 Orgs & Social Media If you’re starting the new year looking to improve your writing, but […]