After three years of slogging through the revisions on "The Pirate Novel" - as I have referred to it most often - I have finally finished draft two of the novel currently known as The Storm Weaver's Daughters (this is its third title so who know what it'll actually end up being called once all's... Continue Reading →
Publication Announcement: “Three-Piece String Assassination”
I'm delighted to announce that my first published story of 2023 is now available to read in the Winter 2023 issue of The Colored Lens. "Three-Piece String Assassination" is one of my quirkier stories. It follows a string band of aspiring assassins attempting to complete a mission that will change their lives forever. This piece... Continue Reading →
2022 Awards Eligibility
I'd say it's that time of year again, but seeing as I've never bothered to write an awards eligibility post before, I can't really say that now can I? A part of me didn't want to write this post. It feels weird asking people to consider nominating my stories for awards, but this is part... Continue Reading →
Habitats Kickstarter Update
As I mentioned at the start of the month, a project I'm part of has been running a Kickstarter campaign throughout November. Habitats Magazine is a new science fiction magazine focusing on optimistic and uplifting science fiction. I had a lot of fun working on my piece for Habitats, and I'd love to have the... Continue Reading →
Habitats Kickstarter
As I mentioned in my November Goals blog post, I have a story that's part of a project that's running a Kickstarter campaign during the month of November. Habitats is a new magazine dedicated to highlighting optimistic science fiction. The project is looking to raise $23,000 US to fund the production of the first volume.... Continue Reading →
November 2022 Goals
I took October off in order to recover from the stress of my September submission challenge and travels. I also caught a cold in mid-October, and I decided it was best to rest and relax so that I don't burn myself out before the end of the year. I'm happy to report that I succeeded... Continue Reading →
Publication Announcement: “Ordinary”
I'm a bit behind the ball on this post, but I'm excited to announce that my haiku, "Ordinary," was published on October 15th as part of issue 46 of Eye to the Telescope. The theme of this issue is "Quests," and the prompt was to write a poem focusing on one part of the Hero's... Continue Reading →
Reprint Announcement: “Time and Again and Destiny Too”
Etherea Magazine issue 14, September 2022 One of the first stories I ever sold, "Time and Again and Destiny Too," has gotten a second chance in the pages of Etherea Magazine. It was published as a reprint in September, and I couldn't be more thrilled. You can read the full issue here.
Results: September Submission Challenge 2022
I did it! Wasn't sure I was going to manage this year between work, travel, and general chaos, but I have once again managed to successfully complete my Short Story Submission Challenge. The Numbers Here are all the numbers, as the above heading would suggest: Total submissions: 31Days skipped: 7Stories/poems submitted: 18New stories written: 3.5New... Continue Reading →
September Goals and 2022 Story Submission Challenge
I feel as though I'm truly starting to find a good balance between my work life, my writing life, and my home life. I don't feel like I've bitten off more than I can chew as I've been setting myself up for success with manageable goals. When August ended, I didn't feel the need to... Continue Reading →