I found a nice review of my story “Excision”, which appeared in Weird Tales #347. It’s by Jeremy Tolbert, a neo-pro SF/F writer whose work I had not heard of, but whose name I recognize as a former editor of Fortran Bureau. I’m glad that he was intriuged by the healing magic and that he wants to read more in this setting. I am currently outlining a new story that fits perfectly into this setting, so hopefully I can make it work.

My personal favorite in WT #347 so far is Amanda Downum’s story “Catch.” It’s not the sort of setting or tale I usually enjoy, but the characters’ emotions just dripped off the page. Very well done.

My copies of Weird Tales #347, featuring my story “Excision,” arrived a few days ago. The severed head in the jar looks even cooler in person! It was odd for me to read the teaser sentences; about my story but not written by me. The artwork for my story is awesome, especially the tiny picture in the margin of a cute little bunny with wicked cat’s claws. I haven’t yet read any of the stories, one by fellow Odyssey alum Clayton Kroh, or Mike DeLuca‘s non-fiction column, but so far it’s pretty damn cool.

Weird Tales #347, featuring my genre debut “Excision,” is now available for order in the Weird Tales online store. It also includes a nonfiction article by my friend and colleague Michael J. DeLuca. Get yours soon, before I order a whole case of them and clean out their stock!

My guest-blog post for Jeff VanderMeer is now on-line; here’s the direct link. Check it out, in between stuffing yourself with holiday leftovers, and feel free to leave a comment there or here.

Best winter solstice wishes to all,