“In a Wine Phase” Re-Running in Retrospective “Best of Wilde Oats”

My short story “In a Wine Phase” was chosen to be published in Wilde Oats Issue 14. The issue features the editors’ favorite submissions over the e-zine’s past six years.

Many thanks to Stanley Ridge and his editorial staff!

“In a Wine Phase” is a contemporary, realistic story (yeah, I write realistic stories every now and again). It’s a quick peek into the life of thirty-something Ryan who has a surprise encounter at a cruisy bar that rattles his notions of loyalty and family. The story is really short so saying more would give it all away. You can read it on-line for free here, and check out the entire issue. There are stories ranging from historical fiction, sci fi,, romance and plenty of contemporary fiction.

Artwork from Wilde Oats #14

Artwork from Wilde Oats #14 by Rowan Plantagenet

Wilde Oats Publication!!

Wilde Oats Issue Five is out and includes my short story “In A Wine Phase.”

Finally, I have an answer to the question:  Where can I read your stuff (without having to pay for it)? You can check it out here.

Wilde Oats is a gay and bisexual fiction e-zine.  Here’s a link to the entire August issue.

So what else have I been doing?

Just finished a guest column for La Bloga on Charlie Vazquez’ PANIC! reading series.  It should be out either later today or next Sunday.

And I’ve been networking on Absolute Write, GayWriters.org and Queer Magazine Online.  Doing some beta reading and sharing triumphs and tribulations with other writers.

The revised manuscript is cranking along.  Happy Sunday to all.