Layla pulled her cart from behind the nurses’ station. It was almost impossible to generate enough trash to make a mess in orbit, but she was trying. Medical supplies were the only disposable things she’d seen since coming here. Sterile gauze packages, crinkled tape, and the little snap on caps from the day’s medicine littered … Continue reading Short Story — Lexington Station — John Calligan
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April Fools Post by Typist Kid — Give Winoc a Hand
A cool breeze blew past my face. I smiled. I tighten my cloak. I was out alone, in the forest. It was midnight, and I wanted some time to myself, so I had told Seb that I would wander around for some time. Leaves rustled. Crickets chirped. All the life you could hear in a … Continue reading April Fools Post by Typist Kid — Give Winoc a Hand
Chasing Redemption March 29th – Free Chapter – RM Hamrick
Chasing Redemption is the second book in the Chasing Trilogy, and easily my favorite zombie media of all time. If you like what you read, stop before you get too many spoilers! You can pick up Chasing a Cure on Kindle Unlimited for free. The following is the first chapter of Chasing Redemption Audra swept … Continue reading Chasing Redemption March 29th – Free Chapter – RM Hamrick
My WIP’s Theme Song
I didn't listen to DragonForce for a couple of years, but I guess it left an impression on me. Started playing them in my car again and realized that "My Spirit Will Go On" is the unofficial theme. Any writers out there have a song that reminds them of their work-in-progress? I'd love to hear … Continue reading My WIP’s Theme Song
Bullying, Culture, and Rampage Killing
When I was a kid, I got bullied a lot. Elementary school wasn’t too bad, but the bullying in junior high was relentless. There were days when I’d go to class and some kid would stand up and make fun of me for the whole hour. The teacher would sit at his desk and watch … Continue reading Bullying, Culture, and Rampage Killing
Thank You to the Web Fiction Guide
Two reviews for my web serial Winoc the Traveler are on the front page of The Web Fiction Guide. I really enjoy the site. They have a good community, and I've found some really great fiction there. If you're looking for a good read, check them out. They'll point you in the right direction. You … Continue reading Thank You to the Web Fiction Guide
Flash Fiction – The Moon Goddess
Petitioners huddled in their furs around the bonfire. They danced in circles, poured wine, and sang songs in honor of the sun. Only they could bring it back to life, or so their story goes. Diana wanted to feel what they felt. Wanted to know why they hated her. Her light shined on a sea … Continue reading Flash Fiction – The Moon Goddess
Community Spotlight – Austen Rodgers – The Book of a Few
The following post is taken from Austen's February newsletter. He has written some great SF/F material, including The Book of a Few and the upcoming short story All Together, Live Forever. All Together, Live Forever will be released for free in the March or April issue of his newsletter. Sign Up Here From Austen Rodgers - … Continue reading Community Spotlight – Austen Rodgers – The Book of a Few
Community Spotlight – Last Wake
I don't know how I missed this piece when it went up, but I did, and I regret that because I really like it. The blog hasn't been developed much yet, but the short story that's there deserves some attention, because it's really good. Check out Glimpse We plant the future in the ashes of … Continue reading Community Spotlight – Last Wake
Web Fiction Guide
My serial just got listed at The Web Fiction Guide If you enjoy what you read, please visit their site and give me a good review! Winoc the Traveler is a sword and sorcery adventure about a trader forced to hide his friend's daughter from a vicious Northman. Let me know what you think. Web Serial: … Continue reading Web Fiction Guide