We have a new book for you! Actually, it’s not entirely new. Zed and Felix have their happy ever after and we don’t want to mess with that. If we ever do revisit the world of Chaos Station, it will be with a different story with a new couple. Yes, we have plans! For now, however,ContinueContinue reading “A piece of Chaos Station for collectors’ bookshelves”
Tag Archives: Short Stories
Writing Outside the Lines
I like writing outlines. Putting facts in order appeals to my sense of, well, order. I didn’t always feel that way, however. In school, I thought they were one of those evil necessities. I always knew what I wanted to write, so why did I need to write about what I wanted to write? WhyContinueContinue reading “Writing Outside the Lines”
Review: From This Day Forward
From This Day Forward (1972) collects thirteen stories by prolific British writer, John Brunner . A lot of speculative short stories have a slight whiff of horror to them. The cover of my copy suggests the stories within are no exception, it features the calendar page for Friday the 13th. I snatched this book out of theContinueContinue reading “Review: From This Day Forward”
Review: The Best of Connie Willis
The Best of Connie Willis: Award-Winning Stories by Connie Willis ‘The Best Of Connie Willis’ is a collection of award-winning short stories by Connie Willis. The hefty volume also includes an introduction by the author and three of her speeches. Both the introduction and the speeches are as entertaining as the stories. In the introduction,ContinueContinue reading “Review: The Best of Connie Willis”
Review: Conservation of Shadows
Conservation of Shadows by Yoon Ha Lee Conservation of Shadows is a collection of short stories by Yoon Ha Lee. Like shadows, many of the stories are furtive in nature, requiring the reader to chase them from page to page. No two stories are alike. The point of view and tense often change, but thereContinueContinue reading “Review: Conservation of Shadows”
Kelly Jensen 