Author Archives: slforrester

Previous What is this? VEL The parasite theory. The idea stuck in Vel’s head as she washed and dressed, leaving a note for Nema that she would be gone for supper, but not stating where. Different Enhanced people had different ways that they received their Enhancements. For some, it was accidental: they’d wake up oneContinue reading “Heroes of Berea, 1.E”

Previous What is This? Next VEL It wasn’t so much that she had other places to be, or other things to do. She simply couldn’t bear to be in the same space with Fenrick’s overwhelming emotions. Grief. Loss. Anxiety. Mingled with hope, longing, and a desire to be helpful. She had told Fenrick she wouldn’tContinue reading “Heroes of Berea, 1.D”

Previous What is this? Next OREILIN Oreilin awoke in a panic, unsure of where she was for several moments. Everything felt wrong– smelled wrong. Her body’s clock told her it was morning, but a morning without sunlight. Her bedroom window back home faced full east, so was it overcast outside? No. Now she remembered. ThisContinue reading “Heroes of Berea 1.C”

Previous What is this? Next RODGET Berea was one of those cities that had to be seen to be believed. Structures so tall they scraped the clouds. Cars so fast you could lose your hat as they passed by. Automatic machines on every street corner, performing a variety of functions from banking transactions to instantContinue reading “Heroes of Berea 1.B”

What is this? Next OREILIN The ground was wet. Oreilin could smell it before she even stepped off the dirigible landing. But it wasn’t the dampness that surprised her. It was the loam. “I thought we were going to a city,” she said, turning to her guide, Rodget. “Somewhere covered in concrete and artificial turf?”Continue reading “Heroes of Berea, 1.A”

It’s been a while. This summer’s been packed with unexpected events in my personal life, which at times have made it more difficult to write. I’ve managed, just haven’t been as prolific. A week ago I wrote a short story and submitted it to a couple of short-story publishers. I wrote the musical score (melodiesContinue reading “Summer Report”

:O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O Okay, I’m done freaking out now. Several months ago, this writer and podcaster put out an open invitation to writers to be guestsContinue reading “I’m On a Podcast!”

Two months ago, I entered a writing contest/challenge by NYC Midnight. I wrote three stories, and selected one to submit. My other two stories can be read here. I finally got my judges’ feedback today. Here’s the story: The best way to ride a flying carpet was squatting– hands gripping the pile, ready to roll,Continue reading “NYC Midnight Microfiction Contest, Story and Feedback”

Yesterday, I had the amazing opportunity to be a guest on a writing podcast (I’ll share the link when it becomes available) by Stuart Wakefield, called Write Hearted. It began as an opportunity to talk about microfiction and Twitter fiction, but then also touched on a few other things, including the musical I’m writing, andContinue reading “On Critique”

About a year ago, I posted a book review for the debut novel by Alexa Donne, titled Brightly Burning. It was not a complimentary review, though I did say I would continue to follow her and check out future novels. And so I have. When Ms. Donne began talk about her third and upcoming thrillerContinue reading “Book Review: The Ivies, by Alexa Donne”