An interview with Radon Journal, November 2023
The interview covers my new book, How to Navigate Our Universe, and much else besides — from Pittsburgh, to Le Guin’s The Dispossessed, to Picard.
Hello and Welcome
I am a fantasy and science fiction author of both stories and poetry. I’ve been named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association, and have twice won both the Elgin Award and the Rhysling Award. My work has appeared in Analog, Asimov’s, F&SF, Fantasy Magazine, Science, and Strange Horizons.
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(September 2023)
How to Be a Star
Gravitationally collapse a nebula.
Fuse hydrogen into helium.
If desired, explode.
How-to astronomy poetry to answer vexing questions such as How to Surprise Saturn, How to Blush Like Betelgeuse, and How to Survive a Black Hole.
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“But if you are one of those Becky Chambers-loving, hopeful people who look for the positive in humanity, if you are someone who wants to read something truly experimental, a kind of multicultural hopepunk story with Guy Gavriel Kay-level emotions… You will love this book as I did. You will cherish the characters, the words and the lyricism.”
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What's New?
Dreams and Nightmares
I’m happy to report a poetry acceptance from Dreams and Nightmares 🙂
Monday, 27 November 2023
F&SF
I am delighted to report that my poems “Orchid Dragon” and “Phoenix Dragon” are in F&SF, November/December 2023.
Friday, 24 November 2023
US1 Worksheets
I’m happy to report that my poem “In-Flight Etiquette” has been published in US1 Worksheets 🙂
Sunday, 12 November 2023
Radon Journal interview
For more background on How to Navigate Our Universe, plus my thoughts on Pittsburgh, Le Guin’s The Dispossessed, Picard, and more, you can read my interview at Radon Journal.
Sunday, 12 November 2023
Speculative Fiction Showcase
For more background on How to Navigate Our Universe in particular and my writing in general, you can read Jessica Rydill’s interview at Speculative Fiction Showcase.
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
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