The Architecture of Longing

I’m thrilled to announced that my science fiction story “The Architecture of Longing” will be appearing in Heartlines Spec in August.

Heartlines Spec is a Canadian SFF short fiction and poetry magazine that focuses on long-term relationships – romantic, platonic or familial. I remember when it first debuted; I was so excited to see a publication concentrate on this particular slice of fantasy and sci-fi given how much I love speculative fiction that explores family and complicated relationships. And now I’m going to be part of it!

My story begins as two ex-lovers meet thirty-five years after their initial, passionate fling. One is an aging professor of architecture from Earth. The other is an alien woman who, with her longer lifespan, is just entering her prime. Their meeting stirs up old feelings and raises questions about the nature of love, regret and a life’s purpose. I’m so proud it will soon be part of this lovely publication.