It’s yes, I should write an eligibility post season again.
Short stories published in 2018
“The Ground Shifted”, published by Dreaming Robot Press in Young Explorer’s Adventure Guide Volume 5. Each year the publishers collect science fiction stories appropriate to middle-grade readers regarding exploring. They emphasize diversity in characters and situations.
“You know about this?” Rosetta replied. “It’s a half a cat.”
“Well, technically it’s a holographic presentation of half a cat. The house’s AI sends her in when there’s something it can’t do and needs the inhabitants to take over.” Auntie replied. “I wonder if the ventilation system is clogged again.”
“WHY IS IT ONLY HALF A CAT?” Rosetta stabbed into the keyboard.
“You’ve only got a half a house, so she’s only half a cat,” Auntie replied.
Poetry published in 2018
“Food Shopping”, published by Lycan Valley Press in Darkling’s Beasts and Brews: Poetry with a Drink on the Side.
The parking lot’s dimples retained last night’s storm
each wheel well shimmering with rainbows
when the Cadillac rolled in, heavy.
You threw open the door and clambered out.
First sandals, then navy blue cotton pants
festooned with smiling crescent moons
then a linen shirt,
puffy sleeves stained with potions and charms
a beard that covered eyelet and drawstring close at the collar
A practiced motion tucked the point on the hat of a wizard point under the door frame
You were muttering even before you had the door closed.
Other stuff
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Darkling’s Beasts and Brews: Poetry with a Drink on the Side at Amazon.com