Author Archives: Mandolin

Haiku for November 4th

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Mandolin

Brisk air on my arms.

Colder days come, and the dark,

but this day: fresh, calm.

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I’m back from MileHiCon in Denver which took place October 1-3. It was lovely to attend and meet wonderful people, including convention organizers like Melanie Unruh, Meg Ward, Linda Nelson and Christine Childs, among others! My great thanks to them … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Scragamuffin: A New Chapbook on Patreon

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Mandolin

Today, I’m sending my patrons a new chapbook–Scragamuffin. I didn’t intend to write another chapbook; it just sort of happened. Unfortunately, we lost another one of our cats, and this one was only nine. So, it’s been kind of a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Haiku Roundup for September 2021

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Mandolin

The cats cuddle close wanting the warmth of my skin offering their fur. No leaves sprouting yet, but the warmer, longer light promises they’ll come. Crowded coffee shops overheated in the rain of broken voices. Sunset mid-evening lights over the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Check Out “Wake Up, I Miss You” in Apex

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Mandolin

Terra stands alone in the middle of the room, staring at nothing. She moves sometimes like someone dreaming, but never reacts. My poor sister, locked in her own world. Read more. Poppy’s sister, Terra, is lost in a dream world. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Off to MileHiCon!

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Mandolin

Headed to MileHiCon in Denver as a Guest of Honor this Friday! Here’s a reminder of my schedule: Friday 6 pm — Opening Ceremonies Saturday 12 pm — Gender Beyond the Binary Panel, a panel 1 pm — An … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’ll be at MileHiCon as a Guest of Honor!

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Mandolin

I’m a Guest of Honor at MileHiCon in Denver in two weeks–the weekend of October 1. I’ve got a packed three-day schedule with lots of interesting panels. Friday 6 pm — Opening Ceremonies Saturday 12 pm — Gender Beyond the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Check Out Apex Magazine’s Issue 125

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Mandolin

Terra stands alone in the middle of the room, staring at nothing. She moves sometimes like someone dreaming, but never reacts. My poor sister, locked in her own world. Excited to be back in Apex Magazine‘s table of contents with a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Haiku Roundup for August 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Mandolin

I posted this a few years ago, but I think it’s worth posting again. A while back, during a phase when I was having trouble writing fiction, a friend of mine showed me a haiku they’d been working on. I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Zombies Need Brains Kickstarted Three New Anthologies!

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mandolin

Live happily ever after… or don’t. It’s up to you. Zombies Need Brains (@ZNGLLC) is kickstarting three new anthologies, including an anthology of fairy tales that have been smashed up and remade into something new, SHATTERING THE GLASS SLIPPER. I’m … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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