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April 30, 2008
New Story Published: "Mood Meds"
I just had a new story published. It's called "Mood Meds" and is available for free download as part of The Courier's first issue.
It's scifi and short (under 1000 words).
Please stop by and give it a read if you can. Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 09:03 PM | Comments (0)
April 29, 2008
"The Banshee of Brooklyn" by Karen A. Romanko
Welcome to New Poetry Tuesday. Here is the special of the day:
"The Banshee of Brooklyn"
by Karen A. Romanko
A Gaelic legend receives a modern makeover...
Posted by Selena at 06:53 AM | Comments (0)
April 27, 2008
Seven Archangels: Annihilation--Update
Next up: chapter seventeen. Enjoy.
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Seventeen:
Camael forces Remiel to come to him, pushing her to the brink of sanity, while Satan, unsure what to do with a stalled-out Mephistopheles, inflames Beelzebub into a white-hot fury against him.
Posted by Selena at 07:03 AM | Comments (0)
April 25, 2008
Column Reprinted: "Letting God Drive"
One of my columns has been reprinted in Haruah:
Stop by and check it out. Thanks.
Posted by Selena at 07:17 AM | Comments (0)
"The Red Unicorn" by Rebecca D. Bruner
A new story for your enjoyment...
"The Red Unicorn"
by Rebecca D. Bruner
The old woman—with her ominous, unicorn shield—makes Mirrin uneasy, and so does her insinuation that the girl might have been spared for a reason.
Posted by Selena at 07:01 AM | Comments (0)
April 24, 2008
Good Day
It's been a good day. I worked on, finalized, and sent two stories. That's always a good feeling. I've got a third story that is almost ready; I'm just waiting to hear back from one crit partner.
Plus I finally bought the mass of songs in my iTunes shopping cart—a full 31 songs, nearly two hours of music. Yeah! I'm having a great time listening to them. It's an eclectic collection, everything from old school favorites like "Rapper's Delight" and "Boogie Shoes" to more recent offerings like Marc Cohn's "Live Out the String" and Sugarland's "Stay." There's even the Jerry Lee Lewis classic "Great Balls of Fire." That's fun music!
To cap things off, I made beer cheese soup and it turned out perfect. Yum.
It didn't turn out so great last time because I tried to simplify the steps. In my defense the recipe is ridiculously complicated (cook these ingredients, then blend them, then add this, then whisk these two, etc., etc.). Don't believe me? Check out the recipe for yourself. I'm much more of a "throw all the ingredients in the pot and simmer" kind of cook. But on this one, the effort is worth it.
I did change the recipe a little: tortilla chips instead of croutons, red pepper instead of garlic, a little less flour. But all those wacky cooking, blending steps—trust me, you gotta stick to the recipe.
Now, if I can just manage to not eat the whole batch in one sitting... ;)
Posted by Selena at 01:42 PM | Comments (0)
April 22, 2008
"Our Christening" by Lyn Perry
It is Tuesday, so here is some new poetry for you to enjoy...
"Our Christening - a scifaiku in three stanzas"
by Lyn Perry
We've not been abandoned...
Posted by Selena at 07:22 AM | Comments (0)
April 20, 2008
Seven Archangels: Annihilation Update
Chapter sixteen is now available.
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Sixteen:
Remiel still isn't quite herself, but neither is Gabriel. In Hell, Belior challenges Mephistopheles.
Posted by Selena at 12:43 PM | Comments (0)
April 19, 2008
Easter Lily
I realized I haven't posted new pictures of Granddaughter Lily in ages. (She's nearly a year old now. How time flies!) So, here are a couple pictures from Easter. Isn't she beautiful?
Posted by Selena at 08:57 PM | Comments (0)
Caught Up!
Well, I am finally caught up on reading submissions. Yeah!
I know it won't last. I am sure another sub will come in any moment now. But still, it's an accomplishment and maybe if I can hold onto all my focus and discipline I can keep up with reading submissions and not fall behind again. Maybe. ;)
Posted by Selena at 05:50 PM | Comments (0)
April 18, 2008
"Potato" by Ben Payne
Some fiction for your weekend reading... Enjoy!
"Potato"
by Ben Payne
Prince William must uncover the mystery of the potato that threatens to ruin his kingdom.
Posted by Selena at 06:53 AM | Comments (0)
April 17, 2008
MindFlights First Quarterly Print Edition is Now Available
The print edition for MindFlights' first quarter is now available for sale through Lulu.com. It contains select works from our first few online issues.
Just $6.99 (+ shipping)
This issue includes:
"There will be poetry" by Dorine Ratulangie,
"Quite the Character" by Joanna Mallory,
"The Final Voyage of the Wilbee Pharr" by Lawrence Barker,
"Galaxy in a Matchbox" by G. O. Clark,
"Vegetable Matters" by Terry W. Ervin, II,
"fire snakes" by scott virtes,
"The Beggar's Tale" by David Wright,
"One Story Short" by Gustavo Bondoni.
And the cover: "The Sentinel" by Karl Eschenbach.
Enjoy!
Posted by Selena at 07:45 PM | Comments (0)
April 15, 2008
"Next Door" by John Kuhn
Welcome to New Poetry Tuesday. This update is a poem by one of our favorite writers:
"Next Door"
by John Kuhn
The snow-haired mystic built the thing Beneath the pines that ring the lake.
Posted by Selena at 06:47 AM | Comments (0)
April 13, 2008
Seven Archangels Update
The story continues with chapter fifteen.
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Fifteen:
Remiel is back in control of herself...and Gabriel awakens! Only, what's wrong with him?
Posted by Selena at 11:19 AM | Comments (0)
April 11, 2008
So Overwhelmed (+BG)
I am so overwhelmed by my to-do list right now that I am very nearly frozen into inaction.
I have to just pick one thing and do it. Then pick the next thing, and so on. But it's easier said than done.
On the plus side, Battlestar Galactica is back! And it is fantastic! It's almost enough to make me watch TV live again. Almost. But no, I'll wait and watch it the next day when I can fast-forward through the commercials.
Someone please tell me where I can buy a T-shirt emblazoned with Starbuck's current battle cry: "We're going the wrong way!" For some reason that just really resonates with me right now. ;)
Posted by Selena at 07:54 AM | Comments (0)
"The Other's Mission" by Matthew Wuertz
Next up...
"The Other's Mission"
by Matthew Wuertz
Imanu and his brother are surprised to find an Other so far north in Yirte, especially one who wants to join their family. With the ever-present threat of ogres, the family is leery of accepting the stranger, regardless of his eagerness to help. What motive does he really have?
Posted by Selena at 07:24 AM | Comments (0)
April 08, 2008
"The Significance of Snowflakes" by C.L. Dyck
This update is flash fiction. Enjoy.
"The Significance of Snowflakes"
by C.L. Dyck
When a stone gargoyle reveals the secrets of the universe, should a reasonable mathematician listen?
Posted by Selena at 06:52 AM | Comments (0)
April 07, 2008
"An Interview with Bryan Davis" by Scott Appleton
Today we have a bonus update: an interview with spec-fic author Bryan Davis.
"An Interview with Bryan Davis"
by Scott Appleton
MindFlights exclusive: an interview with fantasy author Bryan Davis
Posted by Selena at 07:33 AM | Comments (0)
April 06, 2008
Seven Archangels Update
It's time for chapter fourteen.
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Fourteen:
Faced with the reality of Gabriel's death, Remiel loses her mind while Saraquael tries to help and Mephistopheles watches.
Posted by Selena at 10:51 AM | Comments (0)
April 04, 2008
Lost Week
I have been sick all week. And so I have gotten next to nothing done since Monday morning. No submissions read, no writing done, no preparing for the class I'm supposed to teach on Sunday. Aargh! As if being sick wasn't bad enough, I've got to feel guilty for being so unproductive. Clearly I need help. ;)
I keep telling myself that it's got to start getting better soon. It's got to, right?
Hope your week has been germ-free.
Posted by Selena at 10:32 AM | Comments (0)
"Wedding at the End of Time" by Russ Colson
Welcome to the weekend. Here is a new story for your enjoyment.
"Wedding at the End of Time"
by Russ Colson
Mary is delighted that her old legs can run again. But is this really the afterlife or only a dream? It certainly isn't the afterlife she expected, and she may not be ready for it.
Posted by Selena at 07:47 AM | Comments (0)
April 01, 2008
"Wizard and the Cloud Dragon" by Michelle J.A. McIntyre
Today we begin our fourth issue. Stop by and check out our new cover. Look for the first story on Friday. Thanks.
"Wizard and the Cloud Dragon"
by Michelle J.A. McIntyre
The old wizard and a dragon find their place in the world together.
Posted by Selena at 06:52 AM | Comments (0)