As noted earlier, I’m doing a series of posts on the Oregon Coast Anthology Workshop. This is the second of the set. The first post noted that my daughter (Brigid Collins) and I are editing an anthology in the Fiction River series (it’s titled Face the Strange and it’s going to be awesome!). It also […]
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Face the Strange, The Adventures of a First-time Editor
For the past couple months I’ve had the pleasure of working as a co-editor of a volume of Fiction River, which is a long-running series of anthologies released by WMG Publishing. After over 25 years of working as a writer, it’s my first foray into that side of the publishing world—and to make it even […]
Read More ...First Rays of New Sun
As we cross by Winter Solstice and move toward the new year, I’m thrilled to note that Midwinter Fae a collaborative anthology that includes my story “First Rays of New Sun” is now available. You find links to get it in all formats here. I had a great time bending the rules a little with […]
Read More ...How about a little Fantasy In The City, eh?
Yes, I’m playing catch-up again. It’s a never-ending battle, eh? Anyway… I’m pleased to note that a short story of mine is in a very cool bundle of “Fantasy in the City.” It’s a great collection of urban fantasy work that ranges from sweet and light-hearted to quite deep and moody. And the authors–wow. Inside […]
Read More ...Help Us Get to 2113?
The mega-news today is that you can now pre-order copies of 2113, which is the anthology of stories inspired by Rush songs that includes my work “A Patch of Blue.” I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about this one. I spent a lot of good times listening to these guys. [grin] […]
Read More ...Hidden in Crime is published
I’m completely thrilled to report that the latest Fiction River Anthology Hidden in Crime has been officially released. It includes my story “The White Game,” as well as some really outstanding work by a lot of really great writers. “The White Game” is a story that completely took over my life while I was working […]
Read More ...2113 Anthology Cover
I’m taking a break to catch up on some stuff this afternoon, and I’m quite pleased to show you the cover to 2113, an anthology of stories based on songs by Rush. You may remember that this volume will include a short story of mine titled “A Patch of Blue” (which is based on the […]
Read More ...The Grand Dangoolie will soon be riding!
I’m just the teensiest bit delinquent in reminding folks that sometime shortly (meaning sometime in May), my short story “The Grand Dangoolie” will be appearing in the anthology, Alchemy and Steam–which is part of the very cool Fiction River series. This is a subscription-based family of anthologies edited by a variety of people (hence, it […]
Read More ...Five Days in May – New Cover Reveal!
It’s getting close to May, which if you live in Indiana means that it’s getting on to Indy 500 time. This is special to me and John Bodin because it’s also time to release the latest edition of our anthology full of racing-related science fiction. These stories are great fun, full of pure skiffy stuff […]
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When I was a younger man, my brother and I spent a not inconsiderable amount of time in the basement of one of my best friends, listening to rock, playing pool, and drinking the occasional beer. Among the bands in our routine was a little group from Canada. You might have heard of them. They […]
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