speculative writings,
both scientific and fantastic
Out Now
Weathering, the Storms of Time
When I finally stole the collar that opened portals in time, something unraveled within me.
Published in The Dire Dark
Come Away from the Fire, My Love
In the third season of fire, the air thickened, choking off even my will to hold you.
Published in If There’s Anyone Left
Every Day the Music Died
They took the music away, but left the feelings it evoked.
Published in Stupefying Stories
The Weight of Expectation
Sandra sighed, readying a version of herself for the party.
Published in Martian Magazine
The Afterthought
After naughty and nice, Santa had a third list. It only had one name, and no title. He couldn’t figure out what to do with the belated addition.
Published in Alternative Holidays
What Everyone Assumes About Dragons
“What kind of treasure are you attracted to?”
Published Wyrms: An Anthology of Dragon Drabbles
Collapsing Worlds Hail the Broadest Futures
When Sandra collapsed, so did my world.
Published in Martian Magazine
The Sounds of Space and Silence
Most people spoke to spaceships.
Published in Drabbledark II: An Anthology of Dark Drabbles
The Ocean’s Choice
At age 15, you have to choose.
Published in Maelstroms: 23 Tales of Dark Fantasy and the High Seas
Odin Chronicles – Episode 16: Dreams of Another World
One Saturday night in Weber’s Place, two women nursed drinks on opposite sides of the bar, dreaming.
Originally published in Page & Spine, reprinted in Stupefying Stories
Hello, This is Automatic Antigrief: What Problem Can I Solve For You Today?
Hi. Yes. Well, it’s not a problem, exactly. It’s just that I don’t even know why I do it sometimes.
Published in Nature: Futures
Up the River, Over Mountains, Across the Sea
Soon, too soon, dawn will come and with it the necessity of a choice.
Published in Wyngraf
Odin Chronicles – Episode 8: A Friend for the Machinist
A lonely inventor searches for connection.
Originally published in Page & Spine, reprinted in Stupefying Stories.
Sing Back the Stars
It was prophesied that the world’s end would be hearkened by starsong.
Published in Page & Spine
Old Friends, Across Galaxies and the Space Between
Published in Stupefying Stories
The Dream Trainers
We built a world made of change.
Published in Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies
Far From Home
Published in
Daily Science Fiction, reprinted in the Shacklebound Books newsletter and on the Bullet Points blog
Forthcoming
Love Planted in the Night Sky
Truthfully, it started off as a joke. One shared between Gretchen, Annie, TJ, and I around a mess table on the lunar base, drinking in celebration of Gretchen’s daughter’s college graduation. Drinking too heavily, in fact…
To be published in Amazing Stories
Sing the Phoenix to Flame
Once, Tena Na Tena had been certain when she sang. Injustice gathered within her, swirling tighter until it solidified into a beat, lyrics, melody. When it clicked into place, she let it out.
To be published in Little Blue Marble
Our World Between Their Lines
When the strangers arrived on our shores, we knew their magic was powerful. But we didn’t realize it could be so unintentionally wielded.
To be published in Orion’s Belt
Onyx & Snow
There once were two women who worked at the Office. The only two women, both dressing carefully every morning to appear professional, but not off-putting; attractive, but not sexy; and competent, but not aggressive.
To be published in Corvid Queen
Jenna Hanchey 