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New story out in On Spec
My hard sf flash fiction story “The Observation Deck” is out in the latest issue of On Spec. On Spec is probably the best known Canadian science fiction magazine, so it’s pretty easy to find if you live in Canada. If … Continue reading
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Tagged Clarion West, On Spec, The Observation Deck
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Why I don’t self-publish (mostly)
I’ve occasionally had friends ask why I don’t just publish my own stories once I’ve written them, instead of looking for magazines to publish them for me. Self-publishing is easier than ever, whether you want to publish in electronic format … Continue reading
Back to work!
No, I didn’t start a new full-time non-writing job. (Phew!) In this case, “back to work” means back at my writing desk in the attic, after an extended season of holiday travel (including two weeks in northern California in early … Continue reading
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Not exactly live from World Fantasy Convention
Well, I didn’t have a chance to write any blog posts while I was at the World Fantasy Convention; or, obviously, for a few weeks after (the convention ended October 30th). But here’s a picture of me on the panel … Continue reading
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World Fantasy Convention schedule now available
Donald and I will be at the World Fantasy Convention in San Diego next week. After years of attending conventions and sitting in on panels (or not, mostly–I’ve been known to attend a convention without taking in a single panel), … Continue reading
One Month Update
It’s been 5 weeks since I officially started my new job as a full-time writer. What have I learned since then? (1) Distractions are everywhere. Here’s one. I went for a morning run/walk, and found these on the ground underneath … Continue reading
Low fat, schmow fat!
Just for a change from boiled corn on the cob, I decided to use this week’s corn from my CSA share to make creamed corn for lunch. It was yummy, though I’m feeling maybe I ought to have a double … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooking, food, vegetables, writing
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My new job
Today was the first day of my new job as a full-time writer. The long-term benefits aren’t as good as with my old job as a pharmaceutical industry chemist. But you can’t beat the commute (up a flight of stairs … Continue reading
New story available in Mystic Signals
My story “The Shoemaker’s Daughter” is now out in Mystic Signals. You can download a PDF version for free right here. If you like paper, a hard copy of the magazine is also available for $12. Once you get to … Continue reading
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Tagged short fiction, writing
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