Short Fiction

"Twilight, Choking on Owl Feathers", a story about the Greek Goddesses and what might have befallen them if they had survived to present day, appeared in the Summer 2010 issue of Mirror Dance Magazine. A novel is being born from this story. Click on the cover art to head to the Summer issue, or on the excellent beyond fabulous artwork for the story to head directly there.

"Winter" was selected for April at Dailey Swan Publishing. It's a cowboy spook story that asks: Is it a Wendigo? Or is it paranoia? Well, why the hell can't it be both? Read it at Scribd or in April at the Dailey Swan Website.

The short story, "The Oak Prison", appeared in Issue 13 of Expanded Horizons webzine. The story is a take on the tale of Merlin and Nimue, and their tragic plight. Because it's tough to be magical and in love. Click on the Expanded Horizons icon to go to their site, or read it here.

The short story, "Tartarus in the Fingerlakes, Just Behind the Kappa Phi House" appeared in the Winter 2010 issue of Tower of Light Fantasy Magazine, hosted by Bookazon. It's about a suicidal girl who discovers a passage to the underworld behind a local frat house. Click on the image to go to the issue, or read it here. Comment in their forums or vote in their poll. You can say it sucks if you like. Everyone has their opinion. Of course that would make you sort of a butt. Check out the wicked Willy-Wonka-esque mojo man on the cover. Are those demons above the house gummi demons? We can only hope.

The Momaya Press 2007 Annual Review featured Kendare's short story, "The Photographer" as the second-prize winner. Judges included representatives from Random House, The Times and an agent from Andrew Nurnberg Associates. "The Photographer" is a story that explores photography as an art form, but is mostly about misogyny. Because who doesn't like misogyny? To order a copy and support a cool press run by two cool chicks, click on the cover image, or click here.