Mister Universe
By Martin Lochman The thing that materialized out of thin air right in the middle of the podium was about four meters in height and looked like a giant coffee…
Mirror Dance
by Al Onia I adjusted my stride to match the child’s short, uncertain steps. Above me, the toddler followed an erratic but determined path, stopped, and returned. Adult feet stood…
Fast Learner
by Gary Ten-Hove While they waited for a victim, Banger Dan instructed his new apprentice in his philosophy of violent street crime. “They can’t see it coming,” he said. Muir…
The Field
By Michael J. Ciaraldi Things are quiet during the seventh inning, here in center field. Usually I would back up closer to the woods bordering the outfield. But the other…
Pixie’s at the Pub
By Betsy Miller Fern stayed invisible, hovering in the shadow of the oak tree near the human pub, her pixie wings in constant motion. She wanted nothing more than to…
The Soul Keeper’s Assistant Explained
Author Tawnya Torres explains what went into the making of The Soul Keeper’s Assistant!
What to Tell New Writers
In this fascinating video, author Joel Roosa divulges what an established author should tell new authors trying to get published.
The Final Boon
by Austin Jacques Shanra wheezed as she stumbled onto the temple grounds, pain flaring in her chest. The illness worsened every day, a bone-deep exhaustion she lacked the youth to…
The Hollow Tree
By Matias F. Travieso-Diaz A withered old man was instrumental in the discovery of the ancient tree. Discovered is not quite the right word, though, since many of the villagers…
Eric Neher on Creating Believable Characters
In this video Eric Neher, author of Natives of the Night, expresses his views on crafting believable characters.