Author: Marie Croke

Marie Croke is an Odyssey '20 graduate who won first place in the Writers of the Future Contest with the story “Of Woven Wood.” She has since gone on to have fantasy and science-fiction stories published in places such as Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Dark Matter Magazine, and Cast of Wonders, with more stories forthcoming from Diabolical Plots and Apex Magazine. She volunteers her time as a first reader at both Apex Magazine and khōréō magazine while currently living in Maryland with her family, all of whom like to scribble messages in her notebooks when she’s not looking.You can find her story recommendations at www.mariecroke.com or chat with her on twitter at @marie_croke.

Recommended Short Fiction: A GUIDE FOR WORKING BREEDS by Vina Jie-Min Prased & HOW TO SAFELY ENGAGE IN TELEPATHY WITH THE DOLPHINS OF OCEAN PARADISE by Elizabeth Cobbe

August 31, 2021

Two humorous stories told in experimental ways, both dealing with themes on freedom. A GUIDE FOR WORKING BREEDS by Vina Jie-Min Prased is a delightful story told in DM/Text/Notification bits between a couple of robots, one having to mentor the other. There are dogs and killings and love and…you just really need to read it … More Recommended Short Fiction: A GUIDE FOR WORKING BREEDS by Vina Jie-Min Prased & HOW TO SAFELY ENGAGE IN TELEPATHY WITH THE DOLPHINS OF OCEAN PARADISE by Elizabeth Cobbe

Recommended Book: THE BONEMAKER by Sarah Beth Durst

August 24, 2021

THE BONEMAKER by Sarah Beth Durst Set in a world where bone magic is prevalent, The Bonemaker is the tale of a group of retired heroes who are once again called to save their homes. When the evil they once vanquished, or thought they’d vanquished, seems to have risen again, they start to gather, feeling … More Recommended Book: THE BONEMAKER by Sarah Beth Durst

Recommended Short Fiction: KALEIDOSCOPE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia & SANDRINE by Alexandra Munch

August 18, 2021

These two stories both revolve around relationships. In each, there is a sense of orbiting, characters close, but potentially never close enough. They are lovely in their own distinct ways. KALEIDOSCOPE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a stylized story dealing with characters whose lives touch in different ways in many iterations and time-lines. There’s so much … More Recommended Short Fiction: KALEIDOSCOPE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia & SANDRINE by Alexandra Munch

Recommended Book: THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN by Katherine Applegate

May 27, 2021

THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN Katherine Applegate Some middle grade stories are the sort that just grab you and turn you inside out, all the feelings layered deeply within every page. The One and Only Ivan is one such story, with a depth of emotion that catches you, yet mitigated with a humor in the … More Recommended Book: THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN by Katherine Applegate

“Drop Shipment Standard Procedure” Published in Dark Matter Magazine Issue 3!

May 22, 2021

My flash piece “Drop Shipment Standard Procedure” has been published in Dark Matter Magazine in their third issue! This is my fourth publication of the year! “Drop Shipment Standard Procedure” began its life as a flash challenge. My prompt had to do with nomads of some sort, sparking forth a nomadic space group that spanned … More “Drop Shipment Standard Procedure” Published in Dark Matter Magazine Issue 3!