Why Write a Year in Review Post?

'Tis the season! Which season, you might ask? Why, it's end-of-year awards eligibility and best-of season!

 

That's right. If you've had any publications this year, now is the time to announce them! It might feel a little awkward at first, but think of it this way. It's really easy to miss things, even things you might be interested in. Even things you might really love! This is giving people another chance to not miss out on your awesome creation.

 

And it doesn't have to be only about you! A year-end roundup of things you enjoyed and made (writing or otherwise) is a great idea, and a great way to share with others. My end-of-year post includes short stories and books I enjoyed reading, and even my favorite new recipe from this year.

 

Ahem.

 

I only had one short story published this year, “Fear of a Stuntwoman” (Fireside Magazine, September 2021, 2,953 words). I am very proud of it! A divorced stuntwoman does what she has to in order to provide for her child. Warning: here there be unsexy, horrifying vampires. Free to read here: https://firesidefiction.com/fear-of-a-stuntwoman

Yes, “Fear of a Stuntwoman” is eligible for fantasy/horror short story awards for 2021. If you nominate or vote in such things, please consider it!

 

You can read the rest of my Year in Review post here: https://cloudscudding.dreamwidth.org/1139555.html

 

What I've been up to lately, writing-wise:

 

My SF fairy tale retelling has turned unexpectedly solarpunk. I do love it when a story surprises me!

(This is the editorial bit from my market newsletter. The whole thing can be found here: http://www.aswiebe.com/writing/archive2021.html#112421)