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Sunday Roundup (2/8/09 to 2/14/09)

A few links for a Valentine’s Day weekend, including a reading by Mary Robinette Kowal and an update on the fate of Realms of Fantasy.

Michele Lee — The Best Short Fiction You’re Missing Out On

by Michele Lee

When Jason asked me to write a guest blog about under-appreciated short fiction markets, Apex was the first thing on my mind. Everyone I’ve recommended Apex to has later told me (sometimes over and over) how much they loved it. But since this is the Apex blog, I suppose “Go read Apex!” is a given, so let’s look at what else is out there.

Here’s my (not exhaustive) list of the best short fiction magazines you might be overlooking.

Apex Digest Online, August 24th

New fiction from Campbell Award-winning author Mary Robinette Kowal titled “Scenting the Dark.”
Jason Sizemore interviews Mary Doria Russell, author of Dreamers of the Day, A Thread of Grace, Children of God, and The Sparrow.
Jennifer Pelland writes an essay about being a serial short fiction writer.
And then we have the entertaining trio of Adrienne Jones, Lavie [...]

SHORT FICTION: Scenting the Dark

by Mary Robinette Kowal

He tied the sleeves around her chest and slid both hands under her. He fixed the location of the ship in his mind. All he had to do was retrace his steps.

Eleven paces, then turn slightly and take nine more. He could do this.

Penn pushed to his feet. Clutching Madison to his chest, he turned to his right. That was far enough. Wasn’t it?

Short Fiction: Horizontal Rain

by Mary Robinette Kowal
April 2007

Maxwell Sanders pressed the phone closer to his ear as if that would somehow bring comprehension. “Did you say trolls?”