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Eulogies II: Tales From the Cellar includes my short story, "The Miracle Material." Jack Ketchum says about this anthology, "Many of the writers here are new to me, and that’s good. Because they’re so good. These are fresh, diverse, vibrant voices, strong enough to more than contend with the powerful old hands in attendance." This anthology is now available in print on Amazon, with an ebook edition coming soon.

When manufacturers think they've found the perfect material, it soon becomes more common than plastic. That's when the troubles start.



Excerpt:

The landfill is safe. I think. Even tupperware frightens me now. The sight of a discarded teddy bear moves me to tears. I wonder if Meredith's teddy bear still lies abandoned on her bed, held under siege by the ever-glowing blue stars that decorate her bedroom.

I tell myself that Meredith is safe and happy. We came from the sea, the scientists said. When there were scientists. What could be more natural than for us to return to the sea? I tell myself that she is safe and happy within the bosom of the sea.

I know I lie.

Wherever Meredith may be, however she feels, she is not my little girl anymore. And it is all my fault.

Read more in Eulogies II.

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Date: 2013-07-29 03:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bondo-ba.livejournal.com
Wow, congrats!

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Date: 2013-07-29 07:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cloudscudding.livejournal.com
Thanks! Check the anthology out--there are some good stories in there.

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