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Hello, I'm a short story writer, fiction podcaster, and book author. ππ½ You can read my short genre fiction on my site or listen to it in my podcast. New stories weekly. ***FIND IT ALL AT STORYFEATHER.COM *** Genres: science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, fables, mythology, and occasionally, horror. Follow me on Pinterest to see soothing art progression videos. Or read previous issues of my email publication, the Storyfeather Gazette, to learn more about my stories and about me. (This profile page of mine is just the tip of the iceberg. I invite you to explore any of the links that interest you below. π§ Choose high jinks π€.)
Dogs are out here - meeting cat wizards, making bargains with fairies, and hiding from the authorities in a gas giant. Storyfeather Gazette.
August 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: A "show I like" segment, and short stories & podcast episodes from second half of August. GHOSTS ARE FUN (ON TV) π» I just finished watching Season 4 of "Ghosts," about a couple who start a bed-and-breakfast in a haunted mansion. I'm not into comedy or sitcom type shows these days. But the cast of characters seemed charming, so I gave it a go. A fun watch! I appreciate how they expand upon the ghost mythology from season to season. I don't have any stories of...
Curious canines contend with space pirates, a wicked warlock, and a carrot creature. Storyfeather Gazette.
August 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: A space opera novel recommendation, and short stories & podcast episodes from the first half of August. A GOOD DAY TO READ π₯ I just finished reading The Photonic Effect by Mike Chen. In a year where I'm reading a lot of fantastic fiction, this is one of my favorites. If you're into space operas, and stories about captains and crews, and their struggles, and science, you might want to check it out. All of that stuff is in my fiction wheelhouse. I'll say no...
A concert on a volcanic moon, retirement on an abandoned space station, and a luxury resort on the edge of a black hole. Storyfeather Gazette.
July 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: A delightful popsicle discovery, and short stories & podcast episodes from the second half of July. FAVORITE POPSICLES π§ I'm wilting! (Have I mentioned summer is my least favorite season?) On the bright side, I did discover some new flavors of my favorte popsicle brand. I tried the Helados Mexicoβ’ Con Chamoy Minis Variety pack. Mangoπ₯ is tops, then lime. The pineapple is pleasant, but the flavor is not as strong. I worried they would be too spicy for me, thus...
Protein protagonists and dinosaur scientists just trying to live their dreams. Storyfeather Gazette.
July 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: Quick sci-fi book recommendation, and my own short stories & podcast episodes from the first half of July. A SUMMER OF SCI-FI π§ͺ The theme of all the stories and podcast episodes this month is one of my favorite genres, science fiction. It's also the theme I'm currently covering in my newsletter for fiction writers: Fictioneer's Field Guide. The most recent sci-fi story I've read is John Scalzi's When the Moon Hits Your Eye, about how the world responds when...
Would you rather hop into a hot air balloon during a tornado, or be transformed into a cartoon version of yourself? Storyfeather Gazette.
June 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: The Fictioneer's Field Station is open! And of course, short stories & podcast episodes from the second half of June. INTRODUCING FICTIONEER'S FIELD STATION πΏ I've opened a new area on the Storyfeather site to be the hub of all things fictioneering. So far, I've released two articles with more to come in July. If you like the articles and want more, you can sign up for my newsletter, Fictioneer's Field Guide. When you sign up, you'll get a PDF download to...
Would you rather attend a disco night where you might see a dodo bird, or slowly turn into a werecat? Storyfeather Gazette.
June 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: Let's get right to it, short stories & podcast episodes from the first half of June. SUMMER GETAWAY π Is the weight of the world on your shoulders? I hope not. The weight of your own life is likely enough to make you weary, at least now and then. Let's set down or lighten our burdens, even if only for a short while, with a visit to the haven of fiction. While we're at it, let's respect delightful things. Like non-human creatures, and disco. βοΈ πͺΆ π Greetings!...
Magic in a magician's hat, supernatural strangeness in a briefcase, and glowing yellow eyes in a dark, dark wood. Storyfeather Gazette.
May 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: Let's get right to it, short stories & podcast episodes from the second half of May. AH, THE BRIGHT HAPPY SUN OF SUMMER π Who needs it?! Love you, Sun. But sometimes, I'm drawn to shadow. You? Say, why don't we go somewhere cool and comfortable, like, oh I don't know, outer space? Alright, then, how about a cabin in the mountains (heh, heh). βοΈ πͺΆ π Greetings! I'm Nila. Every week, I release a new short story and a new podcast episode spanning the genres of...
Blood is a key and blood is a clue to strange beings and strange worlds that lie eerily close to home. Storyfeather Gazette.
May 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: Short stories & podcast episodes from the first half of May, and how to explore even more wild-card stories. EXPLORE MORE AT STORYFEATHER πͺΆ Did you know? You can explore all of this year's stories by monthly theme. So far, we've got Janu-scary, Fairy Tale February, March of Technology, and Fae-pril. (Oops, too many fairy tales. I didn't catch that.) My story year doesn't follow the calendar. Year 13 actually started at the end of October with Hauntober. Then we...
A caterpillar constable, a king with a golden touch, and a chaotic contest of fairies flying at great speed. Storyfeather Gazette.
April 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: An appreciation of the everyday fairy, and short stories & podcast episodes from the second half of April. HAIL TO THE HOUSEHOLD FAIRY π What is that sparkle in your cat's emerald eye? Who is that sweet little lizard sunning himself in your yard? Is that spider in the corner spinning a spectacular shield against harmful spirits that might enter your home? In many stories, fairies are either tall solemn sovereigns, or tiny petty pranksters. Is there any...
A damselfly in distress, a beetle with a will for mischief, and fairy high jinks. Storyfeather Gazette.
April 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: A thought about how one person's "regular" is another person's "rare," and short stories & podcast episodes from the first half of April. THIS ISN'T MY FIRST...NEVER MIND π€ Have you ever experienced a moment when someone marvels at something that's familiar to you? Something you know how to do maybe. Or something you've experienced over and over again. Like say, the rodeo. One day, you take your friend to the rodeo. And they're wide-eyed about all of it....
Hello, I'm a short story writer, fiction podcaster, and book author. ππ½ You can read my short genre fiction on my site or listen to it in my podcast. New stories weekly. ***FIND IT ALL AT STORYFEATHER.COM *** Genres: science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, fables, mythology, and occasionally, horror. Follow me on Pinterest to see soothing art progression videos. Or read previous issues of my email publication, the Storyfeather Gazette, to learn more about my stories and about me. (This profile page of mine is just the tip of the iceberg. I invite you to explore any of the links that interest you below. π§ Choose high jinks π€.)