October update: Another anthology, some reviews, and an article on Jane Friedman's blog

For just over two years, I’ve been submitting stories to Havok, which publishes flash fiction, and I’ve had several stories published with them. From each month’s story selections, they pick a few to be included in the season-end anthology. I’m happy to say that my story “Mirror, Mirror,” which was published in August, 2025, was picked for the “Multiversal” anthology as one of the stories from the “Alice in Wonderland” theme. I’m looking forward to seeing the final anthology.

 

My short story “The Space Librarians’ Code” is included in Starship Librarians, edited by Shannon Allen and JR Campbell, released by Tyche Books, August 19, 2025. When I first saw the submission call for this anthology, I was really enthused about the premise. I wrote a story specifically with this anthology in mind, and was happy to see it included. More information about Starship Librarians is available at https://tychebooks.com/starship-librarians

Recent Publications

Cartoons and illustrations:

“Casketball,” Scifaikuest August 2025 print, https://www.hiraethsffh.com/product-page/scifaikuest-august-2025

 

Fiction:

“The Space Librarians’ Code,” Starship Librarians, edited by Shannon Allen and JR Campbell, Tyche Books, August 19, 2025, https://tychebooks.com/starship-librarians

 

Nonfiction:

“Anthology Editing: Advice and Insights from Those Who’ve Been There,” posted on Jane Friedman blog, September 2, 2025, https://janefriedman.com/anthology-editing-advice-and-insights-from-those-whove-been-there/

“Norfolk Field Naturalists host wildlife photographer,” Simcoe Advocate, September 25, 2025.

 

“Studio Tour Exhibition showcases artistic talent,” Simcoe Advocate, September 25, 2025.

Poetry:

“An Aging Athlete Holds Their Ground,” 2025 National Baseball Poetry Festival site, poem now available for viewing, https://baseballpoetryfest.org/adult-poetry-contest-recognition/

 

Though I didn’t make it to the event, I enjoyed the opportunity to enter my poem. Those interested in getting a sense for the Festival can check out their video at the link below (scroll down and hit 2025 Festival Highlights).

https://baseballpoetryfest.org/videos/

 

“In the Name of Convenience,” “One Down,” and “No Need to Worry,” Sublimation Volume 2, Issue 4, July/August 2025, theme: It’s Okay, I’ve Got a Backup, Island of Wak-Wak, https://www.islandofwakwak.com/sublimation-volume-2-2025.html

 

“Laika,” “An HR Dilemma,” Scifaikuest August 2025 print, https://www.hiraethsffh.com/product-page/scifaikuest-august-2025

Reviews:

Sisters of the Jungle: The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates, by Keriann McGoogan, The Seaboard Review of Books, posted September 15, 2025, https://www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/sisters-of-the-jungle-by-keriann-mcgoogan

 

The Writing on the Wind’s Wall: Dialogues about ‘Medical Assistance in Dying,” edited by Kevin Andrew Heslop, The Seaboard Review of Books, posted September 22, 2025, https://www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-writing-on-the-winds-wall-kevin-andrew-heslop

 

Wrestling with Cadence: Essays on Writing and Intuition by Dennis Lee, The Seaboard Review of Books, posted September 8, 2025, https://www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/wrestling-with-cadence-by-dennis-lee

 

What I’m Working On

I’m working on a nonfiction book proposal idea, a concept for an anthology I’d like to pitch to publishers, and some articles, as well as the perennial book reviews.

 

Coming Soon

During 2025, Havok’s theme was stories based on specific characters, some made up by modern-day writers and some based on past classics. The theme for October’s stories is Dorian Gray, and my flash fiction piece “Dorian Gray’s Rookie Card” is slated to be published October 3. It will be free for anyone to view on the day of publication.