Read “Ugly Earthling” for Free at Electric Spec!
Happy Friday! I’ve got a humorous story up at Electric Spec today called “Ugly Earthling.” Check it out here!
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On Absurdity and Character Journey
I’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 ReadingReedsy Short Story Contest!
My 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!
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Short Story: You Always Had a Thing for Silver Linings
When 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. …
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How to Defeat a (Fictional) Trickster
From 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 …
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Short Story: Remain Alert and Have a Safe Day
Descend. 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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Parenting and Self-Care: An Interview with YA Author Stephanie Eding
Stephanie Eding lives in Ohio with her husband Matt and two child comedians. She spends her days drinking coffee, working as a freelance editor, and snuggling her three wild-eyed cats. Stephanie always wanted to be a pirate but settled for writing about them to keep out of prison. Website Facebook …
Continue ReadingProtecting Your Passion: Self-Care Perspectives with Ranjana Srinivasan
Ranjana Srinivasan is a doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology program at Teachers College Columbia University. Ranjana received her undergraduate degree from Berklee College of Music where she graduated summa cum laude with a major in Music Therapy and minor in Psychology. She also attended Teachers College for her masters …
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