You never expected to leave Earth this way. In fact, you protested the addition of the spaceport in the neighborhood, what was it—five years ago? Ten? Your memory is blurry. You know that you rallied alongside your neighbors, digi-signs burning over your heads, chants ringing in your ears. Earth is …
Continue ReadingNew (FREE) Release: Don’t Look Back (And Other Stories)
As of today, you can grab my new release, Don’t Look Back (And Other Stories) from your favorite online retailer. And you can get it for FREE! Click here for links to Nook, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Amazon, and more 🙂 The collection will remain free permanently — this …
Continue ReadingRead “Dragon Rodeo Queen” for free at Allegory e-Zine!
My short story, “Dragon Rodeo Queen,” is free to read at Allegory e-zine. Go read it now!
Continue ReadingRead “mBedi” for free at YARN!
My YA sci fi story, “mBedi” is free to read at the YA Review Network. You can go check it out now!
Continue ReadingShort Story: #LiveTweet
#RIPRoy out! What’d you jerks write on my tombstone, anyway? #connectedHey, what’s up, there’s WiFi down here! Underworld’s hooked UP #YODOI should live tweet this, right? Right?? #PearlyGates?Want to take votes on who I’m about to meet? St. Peter? #dontatme…with your devil jokes. I’m talking to you, Chad. For real …
Continue ReadingRead “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!
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!
Continue ReadingShort 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. …
Continue ReadingShort 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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