Six-time Hugo Award nominee Michael A. Burstein gives an exclusive RE interview and discusses his writing style, his Jewish perspective on science fiction, and why he should always listen to his wife.
Life under the conquering humans grows more painful every day; the reptilian Olla struggles to escape not only from the conquerors but from her own human husband.
A Daughter's Gift by Margaret Mendel (horror/mystery)
Death is too familiar to this woman attending her mother's funeral. Despite her anger, she arrives just in time to make her farewell and give one last gift.
Tramp by Ian Schwartz (western)
The old West was full of heroes and villains; unfortunately, it was also full of tenderfoots, and a tired old cowboy by the name of Jackson has the ill luck to run into some on the verge of getting themselves into some very permanent trouble.
The Subconcious by Zdravka Evtimova (science fiction/fantasy)
Everyone needs a hobby - though not everyone rents out her mind. Jane, in a fit of boredom or in an attempt to rebel, puts out her subconscious for rent with complicated results.
Isidro's Furnace by Mike Grist (absurdism/horror)
Insanity can be a terrible thing. Not for Isidro, though; with his trusty furnace and an antique blunderbuss, life is good, even if his furnace is a bit demanding about the FBI and his tree is out to get him.
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Thinking about becoming a professional erotica writer? Novelist Mathilde Madden explains the ups and downs of being an erotica author and offers tips for writers new to the genre.
Common Grammar Problems for Non-Native English Speakers by Janine M. Lodato
An ESL teacher with more than 20 years experience provides a list of the most common grammar mistakes for non-native English speakers, and concise explanations of how to fix them.
World Building by Romie J. Stott
Authors of speculative fiction consistently set their stories in worlds which have never existed. This article will help inexperienced authors understand the sorts of questions that are raised by changes in technology, history, religion, magic, and other aspects of society, and will serve as a checklist or brainstorming tool for more experienced world builders.
He Said; She Said by Dr. Nathan Dodge
What makes a writer effective in writing fictional dialogue? Why is it that some authors can make a conversation come alive while others cannot seem to avoid a stilted, unrealistic cast to every exchange of characters?
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