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“The Train Station That Knows What You Need” and “We Dream in Color” in Chimerical Remembrance

| January 27, 2026

I have two flash fiction pieces that share themes of longing, dreams, and also colors: “The Train Station That Knows What You Need” and “We Dream in Color.” The first story, “The Train Station That Knows What You Need,” is a fairly dreamy surreal piece about a remote Japanese train station with abnormal properties. The […]

“Best of Both Worlds” in Chimerical Remembrance

| November 20, 2025

My story “Best of Both Worlds” in Chimerical Remembrance is one of my favorite stories I’ve written. It manages to blend dark elements of a selkie story with a hopeful ending. If you’re a regular reader of the blog or my stories, you know I enjoy writing stories with things in the water that want […]

Have You Checked Out Chimerical Remembrance?

| October 28, 2025

My collection, Chimerical Remembrance: Tales of Contemporary Fantasy, has been out for just over a month now! Within its pages, you’ll find microfiction, flash fiction, short stories, and poetry, with a mix of moods and themes. There are supernatural creatures, unusual places, and a variety of professions, all in settings that look a lot like the […]

Chimerical Remembrance Out Today!

| September 23, 2025

My latest collection, Chimerical Remembrance: Tales of Contemporary Fantasy, is out today in ebook format! The world is a strange place, and the stories and poetry within Chimerical Remembrance amplify that strangeness. From selkies and werewolves to witches and ghosts, exploring unusual places, botany, candy making, and more, you’ll find both joy and sorrow in solemn […]

Free ebooks for Patreon Backers

| September 11, 2025

Did you know that backing my Patreon at $3 a month gets you free ebooks? Whenever I put out one of my own books through DefCon One Publishing, all backers at the $3 or higher level get a free copy of the ebook in multiple formats. This means a free copy of Chimerical Remembrance, which will […]

Cover Reveal for Chimerical Remembrance

| August 21, 2025

My next collection, Chimerical Remembrance: Tales of Contemporary Fantasy, is now available for pre-order, with a release date of September 23! The world is a strange place, and the stories and poetry within Chimerical Remembrance amplify that strangeness. From selkies and werewolves to witches and ghosts, exploring unusual places, botany, candy making, and more, you’ll […]