Category Archives: Fiction

Check Out My Favorite Bit of January Fifteenth

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Mandolin

Hey everyone,  It’s been about six weeks since my novella, January Fifteenth, came out. I can hardly believe the amazing and generous reception it’s getting. Thank you to everyone who’s read and/or written about it. Recently, I wrote about “The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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January Fifteenth, My Forthcoming Novella, Front Cover

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Mandolin

I’m still really excited about my upcoming novella, January Fifteenth. It’s coming out from Tor.com in just a few months. I really like the cover: I really like the cover! It reminds me of one of my favorite paintings,”Paris Street; … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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White Rose, Red Rose Long Listed on the BSFA

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mandolin

Neat! “White Rose, Red Rose” is long listed for the British Science Fiction Awards (BSFA).
Sometimes people miss stories that come out in December so it’s especially nice to see it getting recognition.

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Check Out the 2021 Locus Recommended Reading List

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Mandolin

Lots of short story goodness on the Locus Recommended Reading List! I’m excited to see my short piece, “Thirteen of the Secrets in My Purse,” in there. I’m really excited to see how much it’s resonated with people! Sometimes, it’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Issue 43 of Uncanny Magazine

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Mandolin

How cool is it to be back in Uncanny Magazine for the second time this year? Earlier this year, they published my (very) short story, “Thirteen of the Secrets in My Purse.” (I’ve been thrilled to see that folks are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rachel Swirsky 2019 Award Eligibility Post

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Mandolin

Check out my three new short stories from this year!   “Oh! Abigail! Oh. It’s good—it’s so good to see you. Mom. Hi. I feel like I could reach out and touch your face. Your face! It’s so good to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Patreon Content for May & June 2019!

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Mandolin

Patreon content went up this week! There’s a poem for all patrons: ” Silver Tree Day” which I wrote about the street where my grandparents lived. For $2 patrons, there’s an excerpt from an unfinished story about first business in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Patreon Content for April!

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Mandolin

Patreon content went up this week! There’s a poem for all patrons: “To the Person Leaving,” which I wrote for my grandmother’s funeral. For $2 patrons, there’s a chapter from an unfinished novel “Haloes of Limelight.” And for $5 and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Patreon content for January 2018

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Mandolin

Patreon content for January has just been posted! $1 and above patrons can read a piece from my recent found poetry kick based on google searches for emotions–in this case, “anxiety.” $2 and above patrons get to see a sneak … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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My novel is going well! Yay! Here are some excerpts.

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Mandolin

I’m really excited about how well my novel project is going. I’m close to a third done which is a big marker for me. I though tit might be fun to post a couple excerpts from the first two chapters … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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