My story Sand-child is now available as a free read on Daily Science Fiction’s site.
THE POP-UP ARTISAN OF DRINK ME CAFE has been chosen as a Staff Pick for 2020 on Cast of Wonders!
Marie Croke is an award-winning fantasy & science-fiction writer living in Maryland. She is a graduate of the Odyssey workshop, first place winner in the Writers of the Future contest, and her work has been published in Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Apex Magazine, Diabolical Plots, Zooscape, Fireside and Cast of Wonders. She has worked as a slush editor for multiple magazines, including khōréō and Dark Matter Magazine, and has written reviews for Apex Magazine.
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Wonderfull! Harkens back to a “Sand & Grass” story I enjoyed so many years ago.
At some time in the future I would love to read it to the audience I have on our small community supported radio station (wrfr.org) I love to talk science and science fiction and read short stories. (here are archives of my programs http://www.beammeuppodcast.com)
Thanks for writing such a nice story
Paul Cole
WRFR lp/fm Rockland Maine usa
Hi Paul! I haven’t read the story you refer to, but I’m glad mine touched on a good memory for you. It’s wonderful to have people enjoying my work :)
And I’d love to have you read the story as part of your program. Once my rights revert I’ll get in touch with you.
Hello Marie.
Read, was very impressed with, and favorably reviewed “Sand-Child” for Diabolical Plots.
Carl, moreheadalumni yahoo
Carl — Thanks so much :) I’m glad you enjoyed the story.