This just sank in… Achievement unlocked: write trilogy.
“What gravity is this scene in?”
Aaaand once again I wrote an entire chapter with the wrong gravity.
So, this time I finally really have taped a piece of paper to my laptop keyboard saying, “What gravity is this scene in?” Hope it helps.
The Lie of Mysteriousness
A worthwhile exercise: In The Wonder Years, Winnie’s behavior is presented as mysterious and whimsical, as seen through Kevin’s eyes; analyze how it’s actually logical and consistent if their interactions are looked at from Winnie’s perspective. Continue reading “The Lie of Mysteriousness”
The Universe Being Surprising
On Monday, I said, “The Monkees will never put out another album.” Daniel responded, “Actually, one came out today.” The world is unpredictable.
Unicorn Stories
I had a lovely conversation today about unicorns in literature, and it got me thinking about all the places that unicorns appear in my own stories.
I have a couple of stories about unicorns available on other webzines — you can read Feral Unicorn in Luna Station Quarterly and Hot Chocolate for the Unicorn in Untied Shoelaces of the Mind. I have another unicorn story that will be coming out in Kaleidotrope near the end of this year. And there’s even a unicorn briefly in Deep Sky Anchor’s own The Genetic Menagerie. Continue reading “Unicorn Stories”
The Carousel of Spirits
by Mary E. Lowd
Originally published in Sorcerous Signals, February 2014
The carousel turned, and Artie watched the ponies go by. He shifted his weight as he sat on the green, metal frame bench. It was one of many around the edges of the giant, window-walled room that housed the carousel. Artie was beginning to think that he should upgrade the benches. These ones looked nice, but they weren’t easy on an old man’s back. Continue reading “The Carousel of Spirits”
Cyclops on Safari
by Mary E. Lowd
Originally published by Penn Cove Literary Arts Award, June 2013
The little boy pressed his nose up against the minivan window, twisting himself up under his seatbelt. He strained his one eye, trying to peer all the way across the golden field littered with shiny white unicorns, gamboling and playing, their manes rippling in the wind. Danny was sure that if his parents would just let him roll down the window so he could stick his head out, he’d be able to make out a moose in the forest edge beyond. Instead, all he could see was stupid unicorns. Continue reading “Cyclops on Safari”
Otters In Space 3
I’m about a month of solid writing away from finishing Otters In Space 3. And I’m having trouble seeing the point.
So, if you care about reading Otters In Space 3 — and I don’t just mean that you feel like it would be nice if I weren’t depressed — but if you actually care about reading Otters In Space 3, then share and comment on this post. Continue reading “Otters In Space 3”
Happy Mother’s Day!
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we bring you two stories about mothers — one about a cat and one about a dog. They both undergo journeys — losing control of their lives both to their human masters and to the love they feel for their new little ones. Continue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!”
Magtwilla and the Mouse
by Mary E. Lowd
Originally published in Allasso, Volume 2: Saudade, April 2012
Heavy with kittens, Magtwilla made a choice. She’d been a housecat before, and she’d spent time being feral. Although she disliked the restrictive interference of the clothed primates, she had to admit that their houses with reliable food and warmth would be the better environment for a litter of kittens. So, Magtwilla selected a nice house and set about the work of charming the clothed primate who lived there. In mere days, the primate took her in, strapped an offensively pink collar around her throat, and took to calling her Jenny. Todd was laughably easy to manipulate with a simple purr. Magtwilla felt she’d done well by her unborn kittens. Continue reading “Magtwilla and the Mouse”