There is a very nice review of In an Iron Cage: The Magic of Steampunk over at SF Reader.
They take the time to say something nice about each and every story, and they really “got” what we were trying to do with the anthology.
I’ve been working under deadline to finish up a project (which has now gone to press), so I have a lot of news to share. Watch the skies!
Mirrored from Until Midnight and Occasionally Later.
Approximately three weeks ago, during the extremely exotic task of chasing down a cat out from under a table, I stood up [quickly] before I was completely out from under said table. The result: I have a broken wing. Or, to be more precise, a fractured left scapula.
The orthopedist says it should heal relatively quickly. Which is good, because the scapula can’t be splinted or put into a cast. I can use a sling when my arm/shoulder feels really tired and/or sore. I’m restricted to lifting no more than five pounds with my left hand. And the pain clinic has upped my pain meds for the duration.
Once the fracture has resolved, there may or may not be a course of physical therapy to complete the healing process.
Right now, everything is difficult, from hanging up clothes to driving. And, of course, I was contractually obligated to judge cat shows the last two weekends. One of them I had a trainee who handled [did all the heavy lifting] for me–thanks Lorraine!! The other one I just had to tough it out. Surprisingly, no one seemed to notice I was judging with only one hand . . . .
The next few weeks all I have is a few writing events. We’ll see how they go.
Mirrored from Until Midnight and Occasionally Later.
I am pleased and proud to announce Galactic Creatures, a new science fiction anthology to be published by Sparkito Press, featuring a gorgeous cover by Pyracantha.
Cover of Galactic Creatures~art by Pyracantha
Here is the table of contents. Start anticipating how much you’ll enjoy reading these terrific stories!
| Dragon Child | by Leona Wisoker |
| Lawn Care | by C.J. Henderson |
| Slow and Steady | by John L. French |
| The Dragon Ships of Tycho | by Alex Shvartsman |
| The Scrapper and the Saint Bernard | by Scott W. Baker |
| The Geas Ingenerate | by Don Sakers |
| The Sky Above the Sky | by Brian Koscienski & Chris Pisano |
| Heart of a Lion | by James Daniel Ross |
| Kudzu: A Prologue | by Bernie Mojzes |
| Broken in the Place of Dragons | by Rosemary Edghill |
| Crossing Roads | by Patrick Thomas |
Mirrored from Until Midnight and Occasionally Later.
