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The Moss-Troll Problem

Literature is all about metaphors–analogies. One thing is like another. Much of literature works by saying, “This thing is like this other thing.” In secondary world stories, how do you handle metaphors?

Quick Updates for 2010-01-04

@mercedesmy Here's the list of SFWA short fiction markets. http://is.gd/5Kotb in reply to mercedesmy # @mercedesmy No problem! Good luck with the contest. in reply to mercedesmy # Welcome to SFWA's newest Active member Erin Cashier! You can read one of her qualifying stories: http://is.gd/5KrDK #

Quick Updates for 2010-01-03

To answer a FAQ: Yes, any story with Beneath Ceaseless Skies counts toward SFWA membership, not just future sales. # SFWA member @jenniferbrozek has been nominated in the Preditors & Editors Reader's Poll – http://bit.ly/5uGtDG # @tinaconnolly Congratulations! That's awesome news. in reply to tinaconnolly # Congratulations to Saladin Ahmed who upgraded to Active with […]

Quick Updates for 2010-01-02

Welcome to SFWA's first Active member of 2010 John Deakins, author of "Barrow." Happy New Year! # Welcome to SFWA's 1st Associate member of 2010, Kassidy Jack Kabza. Read his qualifying story "Billions of Stars" http://is.gd/5Jbwx #