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About Arlen Feldman
As well as writing fiction, Arlen Feldman is a software engineer, entrepreneur (co-founder of Cherwell Software), maker, and computer book author—useful if you are in the market for some industrial-strength door stops. Some recent stories of his appear in Metaphorosis, Ink Stains, The Literary Hatchet, and the anthologies Transcendent and The Chorochronos Archives. His website is cowthulu.com.
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Blog postMy sister Danyda is performing the story Dick Whittington on the latest episode of the Story Story Podcast!
This is the classic version of the story, which might not be super-familiar to Americans, but it is pretty well-known in England. Dick Whittington was a real person who became Lord Mayor of London in the 15th century.
There are a few different versions, though. For example, everyone in my family can tell you that the moral of the story (per my Grandpa) is Never go out wi2 months ago Read more -
Blog postMy mum got new counters and sink for her new house, which meant that the faucet needed to be installed, and all of the plumbing stuff done underneath. Quote from the plumber was $700+, with the understanding that it could go higher. We were slightly horrified.
To be fair, it wasn’t just installing a faucet. There was a leak from the cutoff valve, and a new waste-disposal to install. Also, because the drain on the new sink was further back than the old one, there wasn’t actually space2 months ago Read more -
Blog postThis was the sunset in our neighborhood on Friday. Sadly, my camera failed to truly capture the colors, but it is obvious that either a) we now have a new volcano or b) the WETA workshop guys have been working … Mount Doom, Colorado Read More »
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Blog postMy story Farmers, which came out in October, is now available in print, (and also for Kindle) in an anthology of stories from Little Blue Marble! (I should note that you can also read the story for free here :-).
Farmers is a story about the impact of global warming. I am quite fond of this story for multiple reasons. It was the first story I wrote after I semi-retired, so I was glad that it finally found a home. It was also my first pro-rate sale of a story–which meant that I could j3 months ago Read more -
Blog postSo, embarrassingly, I had a story come out a couple of months ago, and I completely missed it! I was updating my log and figured I’d check on the Vanishing Point website to see if there was any update on a release date. To my surprise, the first issue was out and my name was on the cover :-).
Usually, publishers and editors will let the writers know when something is released, if for no other reason than to help them publicize, but this is the first edition of a new magazine, so I sup5 months ago Read more -
Blog postI just finished listening to the audio book of Steampunk Jane Eyre, written by R.A. Harding (and Charlotte Brontë), and narrated by Danyda Feldman!
It has been many years since I last read Jane Eyre and it is not really my cup of tea. However, this version has two things going for it. First, R.A. Harding has lightly overlaid some steampunk additions. They don’t really change the story, but they do add a bit of color. And, second, the narrator is just really really good!
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Blog postJust in time for Halloween, I’ve had a new horror story come out! The story is called Reawakenings, and it appears in the first edition of Nocturne magazine. It is online right now, but I think that there will be a print version later.
The story is about an attempt to communicate with someone with a traumatic brain injury by connecting electrodes directly to his brain. This is based on actual work and research, although what happens in the story is, uh, not.
I generally think7 months ago Read more -
Blog postMy story Farmers just came out in Little Blue Marble on-line magazine! It is a global-warming story that follows a couple of farmers, one in South Dakota and one in Bangladesh, as they handle environmental changes over the next twenty or so years.
When I was young, I used to write a fair amount of stories, but I mostly stopped when I began working full time. A couple of years after I left Cherwell, I heard about a contest looking for stories about global warming and wrote Farmers as a7 months ago Read more -
Blog postMy story Bit Parts just came out in Penumbric online magazine! The magazine can be read directly online or can be downloaded as a PDF. You can also go directly to the story here (although I think these links are temporary–I will need to remember to update them when the issue is officially archived).
This is a bit of an experimental story–it is out of sequence, and also deliberately mixes up the pieces in the real world with the pieces that are just “bit parts.” It is also written in t7 months ago Read more -
Blog postThis last weekend was MileHiCon, and our friend Rose hounded us suggested politely that we should do costumes (she runs the costume contest).
Since this was the first convention we’d been to IRL, we thought we ought to protect ourselves Our costume, Back in the Real World, was simply a set of monitors so we could pretend that we were at the convention via Zoom. Where it is safe.
Of course we had some problems–Anna was on mute when we started, and later on I locked up (not enou7 months ago Read more
Titles By Arlen Feldman
A beautiful woman hiding an ugly secret?
A malevolent king who delivers a fate worse than death?
An urban legend who will become an unlikely ally?
An alien gladiator with reflective armor?
A monster to the rescue?
A goddess?
A distorted version of yourself?
Dare to gaze into these 24 original tales of sweet deceptions and cursed truths by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Jonathan Maberry, Alan Dean Foster, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Michaelbrent Collings, and more.
Edited by international bestseller Kevin J. Anderson and Allyson Longueira and their Publishing graduate students at Western Colorado University, Gilded Glass: Twisted Myths and Shattered Fairy Tales offers stories with diverse roots, characters, and cultures, from frightening to funny, from once upon a time to far-flung futures and back to the modern day.
Deals are made and wishes granted. Friendships forged and enemies vanquished. You’ll love this anthology of modern myths, lore, and fairy tales, because everyone enjoys a happily ever after...
...or do they?
Stare deep into the gilded glass.
What you find might haunt you.
Choices. Every decision we make has consequences.
It sets off a chain reaction that can lead to greatness, or—in the case of many characters in the stories on these pages—it can lead to pain, heartbreak, and even death.
Choices can come in moments of weakness, where emotions outpace logic, and we say or do things that we ultimately regret. They can come in the form of life or death options. Choices can lead to sacrifice or selfishness.Authors Han Adcock, Diane Arrelle, Benjamin Blake, Victoria Dalpe, Alan Derosby, Arlen Feldman, Juliet Harper, Robert J. Mendenhall, Matthew Nichols, Samantha Pilecki, Matthew D. Saeman, Nicole Tanquary, and Zugay Trevino crafted stories in which people who, in a life-changing moment, make decisions with unforeseen consequences that change their lives and the lives of those around them.Praise for Ink Stains
"Wow! This anthology of Dark Fiction really packs a punch! Ten strong stories without a dud in the bunch. This is my first brush with Dark Alley Press and I sure hope it won’t be the last because they are bringing some serious talent to the table. " Brian James Lewis, Hellnotes.comAbout Ink Stains
Ink Stains, a quarterly dark fiction and horror anthology published by Dark Alley Press, is about shining a stark light on the shadows of life, exploring those dimly lit corridors, and unearthing those long-buried secrets. We are about examining the human existence and the human psyche in its raw, delicate, and dangerous state. We don’t shy away from controversy, nor do we believe good will always triumph over evil or that someone will always be around to save the day. Sometimes all we have is ourselves. And the stories that keep us turning the page.Ink Stains, a dark fiction literary anthology series is a horror story collection that is sure to keep you up at night…
2021: The year the climate crisis edged inexorably closer to the point of no return.
Little Blue Marble's anthology of speculative climate fiction and poetry from an international slate of authors explores the collective sense of foreboding and loss of a world coming to terms with the increasing frequency of weather and environmental emergencies: our new normal.
With biting commentary on issues from colonialism to government inaction, stories of ordinary people adapting to extraordinary circumstances, with a dash of humour even in the face of the direst of warning signals, these collective works remind us that it's not too late.
Not if we act now.
15 Stories, 15 Authors
Down a forgotten hallway lie rooms no one has entered.
Each room contains a world waiting to be explored.
Some beautiful and full of wonder, other dark and full of terrors.
You won't know which until you step inside.
So take a deep breath, and open the door...
Featuring stories by Elmdea Adams, Jen Bair, David Boop, J.T. Evans, Todd Fahnestock, Arlen Feldman, Shannon Fox, Jessica Guernsey, Sam Knight, Chris Mandeville, Kim May, John D. Payne, Wayland Smith, Stephannie Tallent, and Marie Whittaker
All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins.
Table of Contents
The Little G-d of Łódź — Evan Marcroft
A House on the Volga — Filip Wiltgren
When the Last Friend is Gone — Tris Matthews
Sorry, Sorry, Sorry, and I Love You — L'Erin Ogle
Graveyard — Arlen Feldman
Cover art by Saleha Chowdhury.
Superbly crafted tales of science fiction and fantasy from around the world. Previously unpublished stories that will take you to new realms, experience mystic sorcery, meet strange creatures, travel through time and visit distant galaxies! Turn the pages and let your journey begin today.
In this issue:
FOR HANNAH—Mark Bilsborough
If a virtual copy of a person falls in love with you, does that mean the real human will do so as well?
PLAYMATES—Arlen Feldman
Imagine, for a moment, a world where anything that you 3D print can come to life. And then imagine that ability being wielded by a child.
EVENS AND ODDS—Vanessa Kittle
All of us keep a darker side buried deep within. Siman was given the chance to experience his darker side when he accidentally met his clone.
THE SHIP OF THESEUS—Philip Brian Hall
If every piece of your body was to be replaced with a new one, would you still be the same person?
AN INFERNAL MALADY—Michael Haynes
There are times when a poison for some is actually a cure for another. Beware of accepting aid from those who are too eager to help...
THE HOME SECRETARY IS SAFE—C.R. Berry
One can never know what to expect when they are caught up in a secret government endeavour, especially if reality seems to bend in on itself…
DAUGHTER OF THE WESTERN WINDS—Jenni Wood
For most people, controlling their primal tendencies is rather easy when comparing it to half-breeds, because for half-breeds, controlling their animal side is the only thing that keeps them human and everyone else alive.
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE—Matencera Wolf
The road to a new world is usually paved with the blood of others.
F-BOMBS—Allen Kuzara
As the world changes, both the laws and personal rights will change, sometimes to the point where they become unrecognizable.
URGENT CARE—Dale T. Phillips
If you believe medical care is tough today, wait ’til you experience it in the future!
A GUY WALKS INTO A BAR—Russ Watrous & Mike McHone
A fantasy tale that every person has experienced at least once in their life… If not, here’s your chance.
The combination of WPF and Visual Studio 2008 represents the start of the next generation of Windows applications. Hand-coding XAML is fine if you're an early adopter, but to put WPF into production, you need to master the tools and application styles you'll use in your day job.
WPF In Action focuses on WPF development using Visual Studio 2008 and other available tools.. The book starts with thorough coverage of the basics-layouts, styles, resources, and themes. It then takes you through several real-world scenarios, exploring common challenges and application-types. You'll build several sample applications, ranging from a simple calculator to a typical line-of-business application. Along the way, you'll add graphical elements, animation, and support for printing, accessibility, and other standard functionality.
Written in a witty, engaging style, WPF In Action can be read cover-to-cover or used to reference specific problems and issues. The approach is practical and always focused on how you'll use WPF in real development scenarios. You'll learn how to handle the many new issues presented by the extreme flexibility of WPF. The authors also provide numerous tips and suggestions for how to work efficiently.
Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
Contents
From the Editor
January
The Seer at Sunset Hills Shopping Plaza — Katherine Perdue
Jewel/Gem Offering — Emily McIntyre
This Side of the Wall — Michael Gardner
Memory is a Rumor — Yaroslav Barsukov
February
Love in its Heart — David Z. Morris
Cheminagium — David Gallay
Hold This Star for Me — Mark David Adam
Hishi — David A. Gray
March
Always Dawn to Forever Night — Luke Elliott
Any Old Disease — Dimitra Nikolaidou
Velaya, the Dreaming City — Beston Barnett
Switch — Lisa Clark
The Three Sisters — K.D. Azariah-Kribbs
April
Bye Bye Skinny Cow — Hamilton Perez
Cathedra — M.C. Tuggle
The Cypress and the Rose — Sandi Leibowitz
Koehl's Quality Impressions — Tim McDaniel
May
Calm Folk, Come Forth — Adan Berkowitz
On the Scales of Dragons — Kathryn Yelinek
Suzy's Friend — David Hammond
Chasing the Light — Gloria Wickman
June
The Foaling Season — Samuel Chapman
Nobody's Daughters and the Tree of Life — L'Erin Ogle
Strangers in the Night — David Whitaker
The Tapestry — A.C. Worth
The Stars Don't Lie — R.W.W. Greene
July
Time's Arrow — C. Heidmann
The Forest of New People — Thom Connors
The Dream Diary of Monk Anchin — Felicity Drake
It Feels Like Déjà Vu — Phong Quan
August
The Bagel Shop Owner's Nephew — J. Tynan Burke
Upon the Fallen Leaves of the Gingko Tree — Mads Alvey
Just a Fire — A. Martine
All the Colors I Cannot See — L'Erin Ogle
Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost — Douglas Anstruther
September
Graven Image — B. Morris Allen
The Yarnball Woman — Michael Milne
Familiar in Her Angles — E.A. Brenner
Combustion — Kai Hudson
October
Reproduction in a Closed Loop — Andrew M LeBlanc
Nana Naoko's Garden — Michael Gardner
Twins — Gregory Kane
The Astronaut Tier — Jonathan Laidlow
November
The Little G-d of Łódź — Evan Marcroft
A House on the Volga — Filip Wiltgren
When the Last Friend is Gone — Tris Matthews