THE NIGHT CIRCUS Erin Morgenstern A black and white circus only open at night; tents and performances that blend the extraordinary with the real; an exhibition competition displayed for all the world to see. Those are the heart and soul of The Night Circus. From a very young age, both Celia Bowen and Marco have … More Recommended Book: THE NIGHT CIRCUS by Erin Morgenstern
Both of these stories feature women dissatisfied with their life and the culture surrounding and influencing them. ADVANCED WORD PROBLEMS IN PORTAL MATH by Aimee Picchi is a sweet flash piece told in word problems. It’s about a girl who longs for a chance at a different life, one not foisted upon her, one that … More Recommended Short Fiction: ADVANCED WORD PROBLEMS IN PORTAL MATH by Aimee Picchi & DO NOT LOOK BACK, MY LION by Alix E Harrow
Dance of Wood and Grace has been published in the March 2021 issue of Zooscape Magazine! This is my second publication of the year and my first appearance in this adorable furry magazine. Dance of Wood and Grace is about a sauropod-like creature named Dirt of CrystalSleep who is born into a city where the … More “Dance of Wood and Grace” Published in Zooscape Magazine!
HIGHFIRE by Eoin Colfer Deep in the swamps lives a dragon who goes by the name of Vern. Oh, he used to be something grander, a Lord Highfire, but nowadays with the wyverns all but gone, Vern just wants to live alone, enjoy his days in the bayou with his cable and armchair and vodka. … More Recommended Book: HIGHFIRE by Eoin Colfer
REMOTE CONTROL by Nnedi Okorafor Sankofa, the Adopted Daughter of Death, is a young girl protected by a green glow from within that can kill all it encompasses. Everyone knows of her, everyone fears her, and the tales told of her are many and varied. Remote Control takes you through Sankofa’s life, from her youthful … More Recommended Book: REMOTE CONTROL by Nnedi Okorafor
These two are different in tone, yet are similar in character, with both stories revolving around a character with a power that others come seeking. A GIFT, A WITCH AND A WAKENING OF HONEY by Elou Carroll is a warm, homey story about bees who come seeking help from a witch in order to heal … More Recommended Short Fiction: DEAD AT THE FEET OF A GOD by Izzy Wasserstein & A GIFT, A WITCH AND A WAKENING OF HONEY by Elou Carroll
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