I've got a guest post up at The Story Engine's blog! It's all about how to write like a kid again.
Category: News
News: Changes at YeahWrite
Six years ago or so I was drafted to help run a new microstory challenge at this little site called YeahWrite. At the time, I had no idea what I was getting into. I just knew I loved tiny little stories, and was utterly charmed (and flattered) by the idea that somebody thought I was … Continue reading News: Changes at YeahWrite
News: Dreamers 2020 Haiku Contest
I'm pleased to say I've won an honorable mention in the Dreamers Creative Writing 2020 Haiku Contest! I submitted on a whim, but I really do like my little poem. While I love writing poetry (especially formal poetry), I don't consider myself a poet. I do like poetic language, and try to incorporate some of … Continue reading News: Dreamers 2020 Haiku Contest
2019 Award Eligibility
So this is a thing writers do, I hear: post a list of works eligible for the next round of science fiction and fantasy awards (Nebulas, Hugos, Locus Awards, the World Fantasy Awards, etc). Turns out, I wrote a few things this year that I'm particularly excited about. I love all of these stories for … Continue reading 2019 Award Eligibility
All aboard
Almost two years ago, I was sitting at my mother's bedside in her hospital room, putting the finishing touches on a short story. I submitted it from the armchair at the foot of her bed on September 29, 2017; she died twenty-four hours later. On September 10, 2018—almost a year later—my story, "The Siren and … Continue reading All aboard
