• It All Clicks- Echolocation

    Sisi always hated reaching the minefields on these expeditions, and it wasn’t because of the mines. As an ayeman ranger, Sisi was indispensable up to this point. Unfortunately, once they passed this point, they’d have no need for her and would part ways. Truthfully, Sisi would love nothing more than...

  • Amaze Amaze- We Need to Talk About Project Hail Mary

    I’m not much of a movie person. If you know me, you know that getting me to watch a movie is like herding hedgehogs on amphetamines. It’s not because I don’t enjoy movies, but because I: 1) Haven’t had a TV in over a decade, and… 2) Never had the...

  • Dragon Fire

    Dr Mendil strode before the batch of new dragon handlers. “All right, folks!” He called out. “Quiz for you all: how hot can a dragon’s breath get?” A hand shot up from an eager newbie. “The last time they measured it, wasn’t it 1000 degrees?” Dr. Mendil held up his...

  • HA HA DICK

    This is not how I thought I’d ever discuss my thesis research on my blog. I always knew I wanted to do an entire blog post on my thesis—I did spend 6 years of my life on it, after all— but never in a million years would I have predicted...

  • Celiacs in Fantasy

    Torn stared down at the rice bowl before her, trying to hide the dread overtaking her. She was a guest. It would be rude to turn down their host’s meal. But there were cut vegetables mixed in. Had they cut on a cutting board that had also been used for...

  • These Aren't the Wolves You're Looking For

    Kory stared down at the red-furred dog behind the glass. “That’s not a dire wolf,” he grunted. “Of course it is!” The CEO laughed, setting a friendly hand on Kory’s shoulder and took a long swig of his wine in the other. “See the fur? The eyes? That’s a real...

  • The Science of Seeing Dead People- AKA Hallucinations

    A woman shrieked in Terry’s ear. He sprinted down the stairs. “Grandma!” He begged. “Grandma! I’m sorry!” “VILE CHILD! PATHETIC WHELP!” She wailed into his ears. “I’m sorry!” Terry tried to outrun the voice, but he missed a step and toppled to the cold tile floor of the kitchen. His...

  • I've Built Up an Immunity- The Science of Venom Resistance

    “You say the key is in one of these holes?” Kai asked, pointing to the openings at the edges of the runes.” “Aye,” said the witch with the wicked smile. “You must use your wits to remove the key, lest you feel the vipers’ venom seep into your veins.” “Listen,...