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Lillian Cohen-Moore reviews “Survivor”
Some of the other stories that hit real high notes for me include Josh Roseman’s ”Survivor,” because he fucking kills it in that story. His protagonist Wen is a believable teenage girl. Sometimes whiny, sometimes brave, Wen is faced with … Continue reading
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Tagged fat girl in a strange land, lillian cohen-moore, review, sci-fi, science fiction, survivor, ya
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“Marking Time on the Far Side of Forever” by DK Latta
My latest audio performance is “Marking Time on the Far Side of Forever” by DK Latta, for Escape Pod. Escape Pod 323: Marking Time on the Far Side of Forever
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Tagged colonization, dk latta, marking time on the far side of forever, podcast, robots, sci-fi, science fiction
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“The Prize Beyond Gold” by Ian Creasey
My narration of “The Prize Beyond Gold” by Ian Creasey is now live on Escape Pod. Narration: The Prize Beyond Gold
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Tagged ian creasey, running, sci-fi, science fiction, sprinting, the prize beyond gold
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“The Big Trip Up Yonder” by Kurt Vonnegut
My performance of Kurt Vonnegut’s “The Big Trip Up Yonder” is now live on StarShipSofa. Episode 207 is here. “The Big Trip Up Yonder” on StarShipSofa
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Tagged kurt vonnegut, sci-fi, science fiction, starshipsofa, the big trip up yonder
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reprint of “Bring on the Rain”
“Bring on the Rain”, originally published in the July issue of Asimov’s, has been reprinted in audio form by StarShipSofa. I was asked to narrate the story as well – it’s a new experience, narrating my own stuff – and, … Continue reading
forumite’s review of “Bring on the Rain”
The standouts for me were Rusch, Spinrad, and Josh Roseman. Being mentioned in company like that still makes me squee a little. Okay, more than a little. Back For More:–July Asimov’s – The Magazine – Asimovs.com Forums
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Tagged asimov's, bring on the rain, climate change, post-apocalyptic, review, sci-fi, science fiction
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Book Review: “Embassytown” by China Mieville
Unlike Kraken, Embassytown doesn’t force the reader to perform mental gymnastics to keep up with Mieville’s use of language. However, the book did take me quite a while to get through. There’s a lot to absorb, and a lot of … Continue reading
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“27 Jennifers” makes the top ten
A young woman is considered all-too replaceable by her demanding husband Michael. This is the unofficial winner of the annual Broken Mirror Story Event for 2009. I forgot to link this a few months ago, but “27 Jennifers” was named … Continue reading
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Tagged 27 jennifers, dunesteef, review, sci-fi, science fiction, top 10, top ten
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“Belief”
IF YOU CAN READ THIS MESSAGE ACCEPT OUR GREETINGS ATTEND THE SPORTING CONTEST BETWEEN THE TWINS OF MINNESOTA AND THE DEVIL RAYS OF FLORIDA ON THE 194TH DAY OF THE HUMAN CALENDAR YEAR INFORM YOUR COMRADES SO THEY MAY WITNESS … Continue reading
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Tagged aliens, belief, fusion fragment, sci-fi, science fiction
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a forum reader’s take on “Bring on the Rain”
Use of the present tense in narrative writing is generally a technique of the avant-garde, but here in “Bring On the Rain” it’s put to its use in a piece of military-oriented fiction, seeming either out of place or too … Continue reading
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“Bring on the Rain”
“Bring on the Rain” is now available in the July 2011 issue of Asimov’s. You can purchase it electronically or… um… non-electronically. It’s a huge thrill – my hands are still shaking – to be in the same magazine as … Continue reading
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“The Battle Of Leila The Dog” by Rick Kennett
My voice appears briefly in Episode 100 of the Dunesteef. Episode 100: The Battle Of Leila The Dog by Rick Kennett « The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine
“27 Jennifers” in Port Iris
Port Iris Magazine has reprinted “27 Jennifers”, which originally appeared on the Dunesteef. For more fiction from Port Iris, visit their homepage. Reprint: “27 Jennifers” in Port Iris
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“27 Jennifers”
My first paid publication ever was “27 Jennifers”, winner of the Dunesteef’s 2009 Broken Mirror Story Event. Full-cast audio, starring Dani Cutler of the Truth Seekers podcast. The text version, if you prefer. 27 Jennifers
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Josh Roseman: Writer, Voice Guy, Dad, Human 