Another month, another horrific set of shootings that leave me shaking with sadness, shame and frustration. As a country, we seem to have forgotten how to care for one another, how to work together to solve problems. How to even agree what those problems are. The system feels broken, but […]
Why are some readers and writers drawn to the fantastic? Is any work of fiction, even “realistic” fiction, truly realistic – and if not, then where and why do we draw boundaries between speculative and non-speculative stories? I’ve been thinking about these questions lately, and I found some unexpected answers […]
Exciting news! One of my short stories will be appearing in the new science fiction anthology Brave New Worlds. Here’s a preview from the publisher: “Humans have dreamed of traveling to the stars for generations. Their hope? To discover verdant new planets where they can build new societies […]
Here’s a roundup, in case you’re looking for speculative fiction novels to ring in the New Year. Some were newly released in 2021, others are just new to me. Remember to support your local, independent bookstores this holiday season! Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Piranesi was the best novel I read […]
I’ve spent 2021 working on my short story craft and immersing myself in great short fiction. Here’s a list of collections I’ve read this year that I recommend for anyone searching for holiday gift ideas. Remember to support your local, independent bookstores! A Natural History of Transition by Callum Angus […]
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