There are good endings, the ones that leave us crying or make us smile, blessing us with a feeling of wonderful satisfaction. There are bad endings, the ones that make us yell and throw our books against the wall. Why do we never talk about the "meh" endings? Because they, perhaps, are the worst kind … Continue reading The Thrawn Trilogy: The Importance of Story “Cleanup”
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First Cold: A boy’s first winter on an alien planet
A shiver forced Vaughn’s eyes to see reality again. He wrapped his arms tightly around himself. “I'm gonna kill Kiefer," he muttered, kicking his boot at a dark object buried halfway in the ground, which he unpleasantly discovered was a rock from the smarting in his toes. What was more interesting, though, was that the … Continue reading First Cold: A boy’s first winter on an alien planet
Gumshoes and Gamma Rays: A Sci-Fi Detective Anthology
A collection of thrilling sci-fi detective tales featuring: Company Man by Kit Sun Cheah Entanglement by TJ Marquis Expand by Jon Parker Revelation by Jordan Syratt Double Deception by E.J. Robison (that's me!) According to John by Jeff Hendricks If you're looking for the perfect read this month or the right Christmas gift for that … Continue reading Gumshoes and Gamma Rays: A Sci-Fi Detective Anthology
Review: Escape from the Fringe by R. Collins
Rating: 3/5 stars - worth reading As a young girl growing up on the edge of the galaxy in Station 222, Dai thought her entire life was decided for her. One day, her familiar world is turned upside down in an instant when a group of space pirates called the Jackals attack her beloved home, … Continue reading Review: Escape from the Fringe by R. Collins
Wild: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
No. 28/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! Her heart was a drum, driving her feet ever faster as the ocean became a blur of pink far down below. The suns had no mastery over her dark skin, the wind couldn't control her closely shorn hair. Without warning, Janet stumbled and rocketed into the … Continue reading Wild: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
Review: The Escapers by L. J. Monahan
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! Rating: 2/5 stars - not for me Alien invasion. Human prisoners made into mindless zombies. A desperate plan of escape. These events drive the sci-fi novel The Escapers, the first book in the … Continue reading Review: The Escapers by L. J. Monahan
A Child’s War: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! “There's always Ezzie,” she said quietly, almost wishing no one would hear her. Silence. “He's still…untested,” Robertson hedged. Sarai raised an eyebrow. “Have you forgotten how we found him? Surrounded by … Continue reading A Child’s War: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
Silver Starling: A Superhero Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a new desk chair? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! I've never seen something so fearsome, so sharp, so loud. Every line is sharp and jagged without a hint of anything soft. I get the sense that it's ready … Continue reading Silver Starling: A Superhero Flash Fiction Story
Reblog: Bookmarked Adventures: Free SF/F Writing Con! by BookmarkedOne
Get ready, everyone, because Life, the Universe, and Everything is about to fall into your lap. Right, so page back in your memories to 2021. A lot of events still cancelled because of Ye Olde Plague, everyone getting a lot of reading done, and even some dedicated introverts starting to miss their fellow nerds, pressing […] … Continue reading Reblog: Bookmarked Adventures: Free SF/F Writing Con! by BookmarkedOne
The Pipe Predicament Chapter 4 – A Sci-Fi Mystery Story
“You know, don’t you?” Adan’s voice was behind her as she took the pilot’s seat in the cockpit. “Of course she knows,” Kr’zani said with barely controlled derision. Adan chuckled. “I do admire your faith, Kr’zani, but not even Shera knows everything.” Shera hummed noncommittally as she ran through the computer databanks to see on … Continue reading The Pipe Predicament Chapter 4 – A Sci-Fi Mystery Story
E.J. Robison 