An interview with speculative fiction author James Beamon. We discussed his flash fiction story, Settling Beef, originally published in Daily Science Fiction. AW: This story stayed top of mind for me during Black History Month as it tackles the theme of inclusivity and made me think about how we can use story craft to create […]
To: Past Me, March 1, 2020From: Future You, March 1, 2021 Dear Past Me, It’s me, Future You, writing from exactly one year further along the timeline. Sending you a message from beyond. Beyond what? Well, that’s what I want to tell you about. Brace yourself. 2020 is about to get weird. And scary. And […]
Someone’s trying to get into my coffin. Their shovel scratches through the dirt above, and clangs against the stones, resonating into my osteoporotic bones. You’d think such an expensive cemetery would have given me six feet of smooth soil, but no, I’ve got rocks up there. I guess it’s too late to lodge a complaint. The […]
<< Danilo tends to tall, yellow flowers. The sky is pink and clear, with two suns, the big Kabir and the small Saghir, smiling upon the land. Danilo has no trouble breathing and takes large, decadent breaths, filling his chest to capacity. His friend Edwin stands next to him, and Danilo can see his own […]
He brought a vixen to our first date. When he walked into the restaurant she was draped around his shoulders. At first, I thought it a weird fashion statement — fox fur over his black-striped reddish shirt — but then she lifted her head and glared at me.He hugged me hello. I leaned away, not […]
This is the Duke’s fifth wedding. All within the last three months, all to the same woman, Larian den Combasta. Yes, those Combastas. Marrying into a wealthy banking family is a smart move for Duke Diere, my boss. Add in the fact that she’s beautiful, sweet-tempered, and well-read, and the match is a win for […]
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In 1987, some science fiction writers of note made a time capsule of their expectations for 2012, as reported by the gizmag tech blog. So now the cork has been popped from the capsule. What did they think? Mutant avengers take over the world? Dead atmosphere? Elvis returns to finish what he had begun? The […]
