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Amazing cover reveal today for Ellen Datlow's The Best Horror of the Year: Volume 13! My story "Cleaver, Meat, and Block", originally published in Black Static, is part of an amazing group of stories. The cover art is by Reiko Murakami, and the anthology will be out in November. Preorder the anthology. Huge thanks to… Continue reading Cover reveal for Ellen Datlow’s THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR: VOLUME 13 (which includes a story by me!)
My story "It's Easy to Shoot a Dog" is now available as a podcast at Tales To Terrify. This story was originally published in Beneath Ceaseless Skies. Josie Babin's narration at Tales To Terrify is wonderful and I am so happy this story has found a great second home! Listen to "It's Easy to Shoot… Continue reading Listen to my story “It’s Easy to Shoot a Dog” at TALES TO TERRIFY
My story "Cleaver, Meat, and Block" is now available in Black Static #73. You can pick the issue up from TTA Press, and it will soon be available from other online retailers as well, including Weightless Books, B&N, and Amazon. Buy it (or subscribe) from TTA Press Buy it from Weightless Books Buy it from… Continue reading Story day! Pick up BLACK STATIC #73 and read my story “Cleaver, Meat, and Block”
My story "Cleaver, Meat, and Block" will be in the January/February issue of Black Static and that issue is available to order right now -- or, even better, you can subscribe to the magazine in print or digital format. I really can't wait to share this story about Hannah, who is navigating a world after… Continue reading Sneak peek at my story in BLACK STATIC — “Cleaver, Meat, and Block”
It's that wonderful, harrowing time of the year when everyone makes lists and starts thinking about what stories and books to nominate for various awards. Really, this is sort of an exercise in futility: there are SO MANY great stories and books that are worthy of attention and awards. If you want to see what… Continue reading My Recommended Reading List – 2019
The Halloween episode of R.B. Wood's Word Count Podcast is now available for your listening pleasure! This time, the story prompt was a very evocative photo of trees in fall. Listen to the new episode. My mind went off to monsters and creatures and horrors lurking beneath the surface of our everyday lives. The result… Continue reading Listen to my new flash story “Essie’s Chain” on R.B. Wood’s WORD COUNT PODCAST
My latest story for R.B. Wood's Word Count Podcast is called "For Old Times' Sake" and it is based on this photo story prompt: Listen to the episode with my story. For Old Times' Sake Jessica is walking a trail by the Giant's Causeway with Emily, wondering what the hell she's doing there. She's… Continue reading Read my new flash fiction story “For Old Times’ Sake” – written for R.B. Wood’s WORD COUNT PODCAST
My story "The Brightest Lights of Heaven" is now free to read online in Fireside Fiction. You can also listen to a wonderful audio-version, narrated by the amazing C.S.E. Cooney. Read (or listen to) "The Brightest Lights of Heaven". Buy the issue in digital format. Subscribe and receive the print issue. Story notes: This… Continue reading Free to read online – my story “The Brightest Lights of Heaven” in FIRESIDE FICTION + story notes!
I finally got my act together to post about some of the many awesome books I've enjoyed recently. For more reading recommendations by me, you can check out some of my recent posts at B&N's Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog: The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections & Anthologies of 2019… So Far My review of… Continue reading Great books, great stories – a reading list
My science fiction / horror story "Dead Meat" is now available to read in the Retribution issue of Apparition Lit! Huge thanks to the fantastic team at this zine for giving this story a great home. I'm part of a fabulous TOC, and you can pick up this issue by subscribing to Apparition Lit, or… Continue reading Story day! Read my story “Dead Meat” in APPARITION LIT!
My latest speculative short fiction roundup is now at B&N's Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog! Read my June roundup. The artwork for the post is by Chiara Zarmati, from Malka Older's story “Sturdy Lanterns and Ladders” in Current Futures.
It's story day! My story about friendship, how important the rules of a game can be for kids (and adults), love, loyalty, and a lot more is now available to read in Fireside Fiction. The story will be available to read online later in July, but you can get a hold of it right now… Continue reading Read my new story “The Brightest Lights of Heaven” in FIRESIDE FICTION
This month, I'm sharing ten great stories here on my website, in addition to the ten awesome stories I shared in my roundup at B&N: Read my May short fiction roundup at B&N's Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog I launched my Patreon page in May, and there, I share a weekly short fiction roundup called "My… Continue reading 10 outstanding stories I read in May
My latest Sci-Fi & Fantasy short fiction roundup is now at B&N! 10 great stories from 10 wonderful authors. Read my May roundup. The artwork for this roundup is by Julie Dillon and it's taken from the cover of Lightspeed Magazine. Support me on Patreon:
My new roundup of excellent speculative fiction anthologies is now live at B&N's Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog. It lists 17 anthologies that span genres and styles, and it's full of awesome stories. 17 Recent Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Anthologies to Celebrate Short Story Month The wonderful artwork that goes with this post, is from the… Continue reading Read my new anthology roundup for #ShortStoryMonth at B&N’s Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
My latest short fiction roundup at B&N is now up, with 10 amazing stories you should read ASAP. Read my April SFF short fiction roundup at B&N The artwork for this post is by Mark Smith, and it's taken from the story "Mama Bruise" at TOR.com.
Like every month, March was full of awesome speculative fiction. You can read my other short fiction roundup of 10 fabulous stories at B&N's Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog: My March short fiction roundup at B&N I also reviewed some new books - a novel and several anthologies for B&N. Read all my reviews and roundups… Continue reading 9 (extra) outstanding stories I read in March
My latest short fiction roundup is now at B&N's Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog. As always, it was very difficult to pick just ten stories - there are so many great ones published every month. Read my March roundup. The artwork for the post is by Aaron Jasinski, from his cover for Apex Magazine.
There's a brand new episode of The Word Count Podcast available for your listening pleasure, and this time, the story prompt was this picture: Listen to the new episode. This time around, I came upon a story idea and thought I knew how I wanted it to end, but when I was writing it, actually… Continue reading Listen to my new flash story “The Body” on R.B. Wood’s Word Count Podcast
Another month's gone by, full of amazing short fiction. I gathered up 10 of my favourites at B&N's Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog: Read my February roundup at B&N And here are 10 more stories from around the web. Gorgeous, haunting, wonderful creatures each and every one. Dustdaughter, by Inda Lauryn in Uncanny Magazine “They made… Continue reading 10 (extra) glorious short stories I read in February
Maria Haskins 