Good Business, With Guns – Devin Miller

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Published on August 22, 2011
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Clem Barrows stepped onto the front porch of his gun shop and sipped a cup of hot coffee, black. The sun already burned bright and hot; the bugs already buzzed around the heads of little children, who were horseplaying in … Continue reading →

Overlordian Update, and A Question – What are the elements of original Space Opera?

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Published on August 9, 2011
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Hello, Earthlings! Overlord Phy here, aka Johne Cook, with a quick update. We’re breaking out of our usual publishing schedule to bring you a news update, as well as present a question from a reader. First, the update. Our gracious … Continue reading →

The Cowboys of Carnostus – Timothy Miller

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Published on August 8, 2011
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The Cowboys of Carnostus by Timothy Miller Steve chewed on a mealgrass stem, rolling the sweet-tasting stalk over his teeth as the ranch’s resident vet, Charlie, examined the sedated cow lying on the floor of the tool shed. Bob Johnson, … Continue reading →

Fare-Weather Friends – Joseph L. Kellogg

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Published on August 1, 2011
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Fare-Weather Friends by Joseph L. Kellogg Specks of slush fell from Julie’s boots as she stomped on the doormat of the pub for what she hoped was the last time, and she used a spit-wet hand to tame the static … Continue reading →