It's a Jumble

My latest story, “Traces of Us,” is now live at GigaNotoSaurus. It’s a story about sentient spaceships and neuroscientists in love. It’s dear to my heart for a number of reasons, and I’m so gratified by the responses it’s been getting from readers. (Writer and critic Charles Payseur has an absolutely beautiful review--with spoilers!-- here ) The story is grounded in some very real science. I'd like to talk a little about that scientific grounding, and the inspirations (both scientific and not) behind this story. SPOILERS (I’d suggest continuing only after finishing “Traces of Us” ) _____________________________________________ The story seed The seed for this story came from a feature article I read in The New York Times back in 2015, “A Dying Young Woman’s Hope in Cryonics and a Future.”   It’s a beautifully written story about Kim Suozzi, a young woman who died of brain cancer at the age of 23, but who hoped to have her mind p...

I forgot to mention this earlier, but the Reading 5X5 anthology came out this week! Five stories told five different ways, twenty-five authors in all. I have a story here, alongside some amazing writers I know. For a more detailed explanation of the concept behind this book, and links on how to buy it, visit the official website here (note: all proceeds benefit charity!) My story is about food and family. It's about magic and the end of the world and what happens when family ties fray. And oh, can I mention food again? This story is perhaps a little indulgent in its descriptions of Thai food. Last night, to celebrate the release of this book, I made Thai chicken curry puffs. My mother made them for parties and special occasions when I was a child, but I had never learned how to do it from her. I cobbled together a recipe from the Internet, and made these on my own (with the help of Eldest Daughter who helped fold and crimp the puffs at the end.To be honest, she...

I have a new story out today at the online magazine GigaNotoSaurus ! It’s my second publication there, and I’m so excited to appear there again. The story is called “Traces of Us,” and it’s a hard science fiction story about sentient spaceships and neuroscientists in love. It’s also something of a love letter to St. Louis, where I lived years ago. It’s dear to my heart, and I hope you read and enjoy it. More story notes to come soon =)