Works

Current WIP: Flight, a novel-length sequel to two of my favorite fairy tales; I’m at maybe 50% through a very rough first draft.

Other WIPs: Several short stories that I’m debating about, writing, or studiously avoiding! Will she mention them again? Who knows?

Short Fiction, Semi-Fiction, Nonfiction

“Just Passing Through,” publication forthcoming in 2021, announcement coming in 2020.

“Forged in Iron and Blood,” in Deep Magic (winter 2019). “Lina had left the war long behind her. That’s what she told herself, anyway.” A retired soldier has built a new life for herself—but sometimes the past comes back, whether we like it or not.

“The Earth Looks Different from Here,” on Daily Science Fiction (2018). Locus Magazine reviewer Karen Burnham calls it “a perfect SF ghost story.”

“Breadcrumbs,” in Unspun (2018). “Every day was much the same for Gretel. She awoke, suddenly, to a piercing scream echoing through her nightmares, accompanied by the smell of gingerbread.” Gretel must face the nightmares of her past if she hopes to have a future.

“The Nanny Job,” in Timeless Tales ezine (2018). Snow White just wanted a job she wouldn’t hate—and paying for those therapy bills would be nice. But she got something a little unexpected.

“The Promise of Snow,” in Love Undefined (2017). “Ivana hated it here. Her skin itched. When she scratched, her last tufts of fur scraped away, revealing pale new skin—human skin—still itching. ... She should have listened when they told her to stay away from the otherworld.” When Ivana falls in love in a new, strange world, she and Tomas must find a world they can both abide, together.

“Forty Years,” winner of the Mormon Lit Blitz (2017). Somewhat inspired by a true story (you can read about that here), the story of a woman and her difficult relationship with her now-dead mother

“No Substitute for Chocolate” (2012). Short fiction on the dilemma of Mother’s Day. Third place winner in the 2012 Mormon Lit Blitz.

“The Gift of Eve” (2011). On the joy and fear of childbirth and living.

Blog posts about writing, motherhood, and being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the MMW blog. Perhaps one day I shall migrate my favorites over here.

Stories Posted on This Blog:
Note: I used to post lots of my short pieces here on the blog, but then I discovered actual publishing that pays! There are still bits and pieces here, and they’re all tagged as “Flash Fiction,” but you’re not going to see them very much anymore. I also have occasional excerpts from longer projects posted here, in a deeply unorganized fashion.