I have a confession to make. I used to hate horror. Or, at least, I thought I did. Then three things changed my perspective. First, I realized I was unfairly judging a broad and varied literary tradition by a specific type of movie I hate, the splatter film.* Second, I […]
Life is tough — that’s why I tend to gravitate toward fiction that’s hopeful. It’s not that I’m deluding myself into thinking everything is rosy; more like I’m gathering strength for the next challenge, reminding myself why the struggle is worth it. But sometimes, particularly with short fiction, it can […]
For me, summer means travel — cross-country car rides and long lay-overs, peaceful hikes and glorious evenings away from home with (hopefully) a bit more time to relax. All this makes for a great time to catch up on podcasts. Although I’m still loyal to my old favorites, which focus […]
I’m excited to announce my ghost story Wicket 2.0 is out in Mysterion. The story is about doubt, faith and what happens when a stray dog suddenly appears bearing an uncanny resemblance to a family’s recently deceased pet. While you’re checking it out, consider reading two other excellent stories in […]
I recently asked my 11-year-old son whether he preferred fantasy or science fiction. An avid reader of both, he shrugged and said it wasn’t fair to compare because they’re “totally different.” “Fantasy is cool magic in the past,” he said. “Science fiction is cool stuff in the future.” It’s an […]
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