I had 5 new stories published in 2023, one more than my previous best in 2021, and a welcome turnaround from the single story I managed to publish last year. I also had the first audio production of one of my stories (then another one followed!) and my first appearance in a themed anthology.
Rockhoppers (5992 words)
Published January 2023 in StarShipSofa
A girl on the cusp of adulthood unexpectedly loses her mother, and in dealing with her grief finds not only the love and security of found family but also the means to break their cycle of exploitation.
Taher & Laith (2497 words)
Published January 2023 in Hidden Realms from Flame Tree Press
A young man tussles with the strictures of his cultural background on a journey of self-discovery and self-determination that takes him into the unexplored recesses of reality and his worldview.
The Diamond Noose (5934 words)
Published May 2023 in Metaphorosis Magazine
A hardened detective walks the fine line between self-preservation and rebellion as she finds herself drawn ever closer to Earth's Neo-colonial masters when she faces the choice between standing up for her people and an offer she couldn't refuse.
Earl Grey & Some Glue (2961 words)
Published June 2023 in Utopia Science Fiction
A man in the twilight of his life grapples with the changing world around him. Some changes he adopts and adapts to while others leave him wondering if the benefits of touted progress miss the mark on understanding what makes humans truly happy.
Redemption for the Unseen (3007 words)
Published August 2023 in Translunar Travelers Lounge
Even in the sort of digital afterlife that had long promised the ultimate freedom from scarcity, everything comes at a price: friendship, attraction, and ultimately survival. The choices are endless but so are the perils.
If you'd like a copy of those not available online, please let me know and I'll be happy to provide it. I'm quite proud of this year's haul and if you found the time to read or vote for any of them, I'd be honored. Either way, I'd love to hear your thoughts, what you liked, what you didn't, via email or BlueSky.