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Overdone and Shaggy

So it’s a long story. But earlier this week I sent off my novel Retreat to a few small publishers. I’ve decided “that’s it.” I won’t be actively doing anything with it. It’s tough, though, when you’ve spent years on … Continue reading

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Million Writers Award…

… nominations are now open until February 28. I noticed that nominated stories must be at least 1,000 words. Is this a new rule?

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Salinger…

… died today at age 91. The New York Times obit describes him as “the Garbo of letters, famous for not wanting to be famous.” (Looks like Pynchon is the last of the great recluses.) The Catcher in the Rye … Continue reading

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A Few Pretty Much Random and Quick Reasons Why I Write Very Short Fiction

(This is a longer version of an essay I wrote for Laura Ellen Scott’s VIPs on vsf blog a while ago…) 1. I used to write poetry This seems surreal to me now, but it’s true, there was a time … Continue reading

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Things My Kids Have Recently Said

“I love Tylenol.” * “Daddy’s like Santa. He knows everything.” * “Fries, fries.” ** “My dinosaur pillow needs more fluff.” * “I’m nothing.” * “Pan-da.” ** “Can I have a parachute some day?” * “Shoes, shoes.” ** “Do you want … Continue reading

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