2012 MicroHorror Story Contest: The Blood Worms is a Winner

Nathan Rosen, editor of the horror flash fiction site, MicroHorror, has announced the winners of the 2012 Short Story Contest. Three winning entries were chosen. It thrills me to announce my story, The Blood Worms was one of them.

My sincere thanks goes out to the judges: Nathan Rosen, Oonah V. Joslin, and Michael A. Arnzen.

And a big congrats to my fellow authors and their winning tales:

Chiseled by Caelin Beaty

Disturbing Art by Mara Morrigan

New Poetry: Snowmouth at Every Day Poets

My dark/thriller poem, Snowmouth, is featured today at Every Day Poets. The staff at EDP work very hard to continually present readers with new works of poetry every single day of the year. Let them know you appreciate their efforts by spending some time on their site. Read the work of poets and, if their words move you, let them know by leaving a comment.

As ever, thanks to editors Oonah V. Joslin, Kathleen Cassen Mickelson, Constance Brewer, and Jeff Jeppesen.

Tin Men at Every Day Poets

I have a new poem up at Every Day Poets called Tin Men. It's a semi-autobiographical piece stemming from childhood.

As always, big thank yous to Oonah V. Joslin, Kathleen Cassen Mickelson, Constance Brewer, and the rest of the EDP staff.

Carrion Folk at Bewildering Stories

I've been somewhat off the grid as of late, but that's only because I've been busy writing and submitting work to publications. So I guess that's an acceptable excuse. And new work will be appearing in a slew of online mags. That's what's called a happy-happy, joy-joy dance time.

Anyway, one spanking new tale can be found in the latest issue of Bewildering Stories. Stop by and read all about the Vulture Man and the soft-hearted folk he's hunting in "Carrion Folk."

There's also a poem, Aurora Over Iceland, by a writer who should be familiar to most of you, Oonah V. Joslin. Check it out.

Many thanks to editor, Don Webb.

New Poems at Boston Literary Magazine & Every Day Poets

Editor, Robin Stratton of Boston Literary Magazine has published my poem, The Paramedic Student Memoirs in the Summer 2010 issue. Robin offered a sound critique to my original submission, and I’m thrilled with the final product. Read it here.

Oonah V. Joslin and the staff at Every Day Poets feature my poem, We Will Not Speak of Stones. They always provide great personal feedback on the selection process of submissions. Drop by and read my work here.