18th December, 2009 - No Comments
The baby was born amidst screaming and blood. A battle raged in the camp, a night attack from the hills. Men and women screamed, fought and died. Merina, hair a tangled mess, lay with the newborn Karena on her chest. Tired after their own ordeal, they both slept. Read More
11th December, 2009 - No Comments
“Throw him out on his head!” The king cried. Julian figured that was a better pronouncement than being thrown out without his head, but he still turned and ran for the doors before anyone could change the verdict. His multicolored balls still littered the floor, tripping up a few of the rushing guards. Read More
9th December, 2009 - No Comments
In a couple days, this blog will have been live for six months. So, what does everyone think? Do you like it? Do you hate it? Is it fun? Boring? What more could you ask for? What am I missing? Please, leave comments, send me messages, let me know what you think. In just the » Read More
4th December, 2009 - No Comments
She stares at its cold white face, full now, but hiding again soon enough. Forever changing and yet always the same. It never turns from her, even when it is dark. Inconstant and yet utterly reliable. It stares back at her, illuminating her face with its borrowed light. Unfeeling and distant it brings comfort in » Read More
1st December, 2009 - No Comments
Apparently the holidays means lot of magazines aren’t reading fiction. I don’t blame them, I wouldn’t want to wade through slush in December either. My folder of closed markets went up by four just today. That aside, there are some still eagerly awaiting new pieces, and I sent out five this afternoon. Since my last » Read More
28th November, 2009 - No Comments
I got some interesting story bits and characters. Doa and Tio definitely beg to be written about independently. They will probably be an upcoming Friday Flash piece before they become a full fledged story. But I have failed at the writing of a novel this month. I have failed at making the necessary time to » Read More
27th November, 2009 - No Comments
“Where’ve you been?” “Out.” “Why didn’t you wake me?” “Wanted to be alone.” “You know that’s dangerous.” “So you say.” “I’m not lying to you.” “Whatever. You’re scared of everyone.” “I…Wait. Where did you go?” “Nowhere.” “You went into the city to drink.” “Maybe. I get thirsty.” “They could have seen you. They could kill » Read More
20th November, 2009 - No Comments
It’s not every day that you see an old man tilting with windmills. Nor one being followed by a young man on a donkey. He strives for the nobility of an earlier age, for the honor of chivalry that never really was. His delusions cloak him in security while his young squire pays the price. » Read More
13th November, 2009 - No Comments
“What is it?” “I dunno.” “Is it dead?” “I think it’s still moving.” “Don’t poke it.” “Just checking.” “Leave it alone.” “Don’t be a baby.” “Let’s go.” “Wait. I think it’s just hurt.” “What’re you gonna do? Fix it?” “We could take it home. Feed it.” “No, it’s gross. Leave it to finish dying.” “We » Read More
12th November, 2009 - No Comments
Since my last update. Crow Spirit was rejected by Strange Horizons and submitted to Chiaroscuro. May 9th, 1999 was submitted to Strange Horizons. The Demon Within was rejected by Black Gate and submitted to Intergalactic Medicine Show. Dancing with Death was rejected by The Pedestal and submitted to and rejected by Greatest Uncommon Denominator. Last » Read More
