Two Quick & Shiny Things

First, my story "Dumping the Dead" was selected for inclusion in The Best of Every Day Fiction Three. And second, a review of "Mortis Persona" at Tangent Online says, among other things, "Barnett's lush prose does a fantastic job of building this world."  I don't think I've ever had my prose described as lush before, … Continue reading Two Quick & Shiny Things

The FUBAR is strong with this one

2011 and I do not seem to have gotten off on the right foot.  These last two days have been rather strong with the FUBAR side of the Force, but it's all stupid trivial crap which has the added annoyance of making me feel bad for wanting to complain because it's, well, stupid trivial crap. … Continue reading The FUBAR is strong with this one

Shiny New Stuff for the (Almost) New Year

1) Shiny new website look here at http://www.babarnett.com. The previous version was adequate, but limited in what I could add to it and not particularly interesting. This version is much more fun. 2) Daily Science Fiction's January line-up has been announced, and my story "A Song Never Tasted" is slated for January 14. If you'd … Continue reading Shiny New Stuff for the (Almost) New Year

Turning Personal Experience Into Fiction: “The Wounded House”

Black Static 20, which includes my story "The Wounded House," is now out. I'm thrilled to be included in an awesome publication with awesome company, and it gives me a good excuse to babble about the story's evolution. (For anyone planning to read the issue, I am obliged to warn that there are slight spoilers … Continue reading Turning Personal Experience Into Fiction: “The Wounded House”