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Continue reading →: News 10/04/2018
After quite a start, September remained eventful on the publishing front. Contests I’ve shown up on three long lists (also known as close-but-not-cigar or CBNC lists) in the recent month or so, which might mean that my writing has leveled up. I’ve already reported on making the CBNC list for The…
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Continue reading →: New Stories: A Six-Publication Holiday
Between Saturday, September 1 and Monday, September 3 (the Labor Day weekend here in the US), I had six new pieces published. It’s interesting that they span all the genres I am active in. The first four can be read free online. Enjoy! Thirst, Microfiction Monday Magazine, September 3, 2018. (literary) Abomination, 101…
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Continue reading →: Craft Meets Navel: Writing Short Fiction Like a Pro (Not)Yesterday I read Douglas Smith’s Playing the Short Game: How to Market and Sell Short Fiction. This was an engaging read aimed at those who wish to become professional short-form genre writers, which, in the book, means to make a substantial fraction of their income from short fiction. The book contains a…
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Continue reading →: News 08/19/2018
I’ve written six longer stories and six drabbles over the past 3 weeks — not too bad for the time span. Writing will slow down as work gets crazy again, but overall I feel happy with what I’ve produced and pleasantly tired. Publications A tiny piece “Pizza Night” came out…
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Continue reading →: News 08/03/2018
It’s been a busy week. Owing to a shocking confluence of free time and abundant energy, I’ve been writing much more than usual. I’ve even entered some contests, which I don’t often do because I never seem to win anything, but right now I’m feeling optimistic and the creative juices are flowing,…
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Continue reading →: News 07/25/2018
My micro “Looney” came out in 50-Word Stories. It’s guaranteed to brighten your day. Two of my drabbles, “Ferryman” and “Diastanaut”, have been accepted for publication in the Chronos anthology by Shacklebound Books (editor Eric Fomley). I’m looking forward to its publication—it will feature some gorgeous cover art and the…
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Continue reading →: New Sci-Fi Story: Vanishing Before Impact
Very pleased to see my new sci-fi story Vanishing Before Impact published in the lovely speculative-fiction magazine Asymmetry.
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Continue reading →: New Sci-Fi Story: Cryobliss
Exoplanet is a new science-fiction magazine and I’m proud to be one of the authors in its first issue, which dropped today (June 21). Without further ado, here’s my story: Cryobliss by Maura Yzmore in Exoplanet Magazine The whole issue is great, and I highly recommend checking it out. You…
Maura Yzmore
I’m a Midwest-based short-story writer focusing on dark speculative fiction (weird fiction, horror, and dark sci-fi). I also write angsty, steamy romance under the pen name Fiona Embers.
Maura Yzmore 