Words Deferred is a blog about writing fiction, in all of its myriad forms.
It’s 2025, and I’m reviewing books and giving away my story ideas!
2024 was my Year of Short Stories. I spent 52 weeks writing sci-fi and fantasy stories and submitting them to publications. I wrote weekly updates to discuss my progress, as well as the ins and outs of writing and submitting short fiction in these markets. Read the kickoff, or see all the posts.
Previously, I spent almost two years writing Razor Mountain, a novel that I updated here twice per month. I documented the entire process, from ideas and outlining to the cover design and back-cover blurb to the chapters themselves. You can read all of it on my Razor Mountain landing page.
If you’d rather read some of my free microfiction or hundred-word drabbles, check out the Fiction section.
If you’re looking for something else, use the search, categories and tags in the sidebar, or check out my most recent posts below.
Hummingbird Salamander — Read Report
Book | E-book | Audiobook (affiliate links) Jeff VanderMeer has hovered at the top of my favorite authors list since I read Borne and Dead Astronauts. The Area X trilogy only cemented that position. I had understandably high hopes for his latest book, Hummingbird Salamander. Hummingbird Salamander stays close to…
Week 13 & 14 — Year of Short Stories 2026
2026 is another year of short stories. In this weekly series, I talk about short story writing, from idea and draft to submission. This is week fourteen: Apr. 6-12. Stats Goals and Results It’s a double week, since I took a week off. It’s been quiet—not a single response to…
Week 12 — Year of Short Stories 2026
2026 is another year of short stories. In this weekly series, I talk about short story writing, from idea and draft to submission. This is week twelve: Mar. 23-29. Stats Goals and Results Another quick post this week, since I don’t have much to report. My goals for last week…
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