Ah, love. It’s bound to strike when you least expect it. Like while you’re battling to the death in a televised game. Or when you’ve almost just been sacrificed for the sake of breaking a pirate curse. Or…well, you get the idea. Love may not be the main focus of …
Continue ReadingWhen I went to see the first Iron Man film in the theaters, I was far from sold on the concept. But I was living in New York City, it was a sweltering summer, and movie theaters have air conditioning. Besides, everyone kept saying it was cool. So I figured …
Continue ReadingHow would Frodo get to Mount Doom without Sam? (He wouldn’t.) Where would Dr. Frankenstein be without Igor to cackle at his side? (If we’re being honest, probably the same place–Igor’s not in the book, after all.) Who would we hate in Batman without Robin to shout “Holy” everything? (We …
Continue ReadingChances are you’re here because you read one of my short stories online and thought it was swell enough to merit a click. If you like my stories, you’re probably just my kind of strange. I’m glad you’re here, weirdo. Let’s be friends. So go ahead. Sign up. You’ll get …
Continue ReadingHappy Friday! I’ve got a humorous story up at Electric Spec today called “Ugly Earthling.” Check it out here!
Continue ReadingI’m over at Electric Spec today talking about absurdity and character journey in short fiction. Check it out! Plus, you’ll be able to read my incredibly absurd sci fi story, “Ugly Earthling,” in Electric Spec on November 30th!
Continue ReadingMy short story, “The Rest is Silence,” won Reedsy’s weekly contest! It’s a dystopian-ish tale about a corporation that buys the government and offers gold in return for silence. So, fun stuff! You can read it here. Hurray! Thanks, Reedsy!
Continue ReadingWhen the sky first changed, I thought it was pretty. Champagne gold, like a gift. Like a Bond villain decided on the color. The more I look at it, the more I think it’s actually the vomit of some alien race that decided to use Earth as a trash can. …
Continue ReadingFrom Loki to Peter Pan, tricksters trick—it’s what they do. Follow these simple steps, and you will no doubt emerge victorious from your next trickster encounter. The Roadrunner (Nemesis to one Wile E. Coyote) Step 1: Build world’s biggest crockpot. Step 1A: Ensure crockpot is battery-operated. Seriously. I see you …
Continue ReadingDescend. Choose a spot on the baking sheet to await the hot breath of charging dragons. They will probably be your salvation, but have not ruled out the possibility of broiling you alive. Breathe. Through your mouth. Breathe. If sparks invade your vision, step back from the yellow line. Dip …
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