The compilation of short stories from Grendel Press is now available for purchase. Inside you will find my story “Mol … More
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A Publication
Exciting news! Factor Four has bought one of my stories – “Soba Dee’s Epiphany”. It’s about an epiphany that could … More
Authenticity, Humanity, and A Story Written Entirely by Chat GPT.
This post has been cowritten by ChatGPT, the sections contributed by AI have been identified. I have put years of … More
The Twilight Performer
He came to the village as twilight touched porches, With the streets warmly lit by flickering torches. Eyes followed with … More
Author Interview and a Sample Illustration
An interview I did with Grendel Press went up yesterday. There is an illustration of one of the scenes from … More
Good News, Less Than Good News, and a Writing Update.
Good News!My story “Mol of the Plague” got picked up for Grendel Press‘s inaugural short story compilation – Paramnesia. Stay … More
On Writing, Trauma, and Dental Pain: A Revelation in 3 Parts
Part OneOrthodontics. I went to the dentist today, which is a thing for me. I’ve suffered dental trauma in the … More
A Brief Book Review: How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa.
It’s not hyperbole to say that I love this book of short stories. What Thammavongsa captures is what fascinates me … More
On the Transient Smells in Elevators
What is it you’ve covered up?What scandalous stench requiresThis floral flood?This calamitous riotSynthetic assaultSinus affliction The perfume I smell with … More
The Long Gap and a Rhyming Story
So it’s been a year and a half. I began this blog believing whole heartedly that I would keep up … More
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