One of the things I love about speculative fiction is the way it lets you play with impossible, outlandish concepts while still exploring age-old questions about the human condition. How ironic, then, that readers of science fiction and fantasy are some of the toughest crowds when it comes to […]
I’m always juggling a half-dozen story ideas around in my head. Recently, I’ve debated whether to start one written from the point of view of an animal – a bird who survives an apocalypse that kills off all human civilization. I pitched the short story to my kids (if you […]
One of my favorite things about writing fantasy and science fiction is the way the genres allow you to take everyday problems and project them onto extraordinary settings and circumstances. Take the challenges of motherhood, the simple desire to want to keep your children safe. Every day, we hear horror […]
I don’t do New Year’s resolutions, but I’m a sucker for writing advice this time of year. So, here is a little inspiration for anyone else who’s feeling a little anxious about everything that didn’t get done in 2019. Here’s to a new decade and new adventures! […]
The most common response I get when people learn I write fiction is, “Cool, what kind?” But when I respond “speculative fiction,” I usually get a blank stare. I’m always surprised at how many people don’t know the term because I think a lot of readers already love speculative fiction […]
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