Susan Forest
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Susan Forest is a Three-time Prix Aurora Award finalist and a writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Her novel (Bursts of Fire), the first in a seven-volume YA epic fantasy series, the Addicted to Heaven Saga, will be out in 2019 from Laksa Media, followed by Flights of Marigolds. Her collection of short fiction, Immunity to Strange Tales, was published by Five Rivers Publishing. She has published over 25 short stories which have appeared Asimov’s Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and OnSPEC Magazine, among others. Susan has co-edited three anthologies (Aurora-winning Strangers Among Us, The Sum of Us, Shades Within Us) on social issue-related themes with Lucas K. Law. Susan is the past Secretary for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). Visit her website: https://fineartemis.wordpress.com
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Sun Splashed Fields and Far Blue Mountains
Apr 11, 2019 · 4,169 words (16 minutes) · 27 views
Science Fiction Love sacrifice medical money retirement
Love, sacrifice, and stem cell organ printing.
Earth and Flame
Mar 13, 2019 · 2,885 words (11 minutes) · 28 views
What is the nature of an artist’s muse? Kaolin knows from the instant she is created that she was made to give life to Gaius’ art.
The Most Invasive Species
Jan 15, 2019 · 9,491 words (35 minutes) · 120 views
It takes the arrival of Tumbling River’s new doctor — and her concern for the well-being of the colony’s children, no matter which species — to show Amanda the significance of her personal impact on the planet.
Paid in Full
Dec 17, 2018 · 3,029 words (12 minutes) · 1 like · 87 views
Gnat farming is difficult enough, what with isolation, drought and storms–let alone the predation of deadly “Whites”–but when the roof of Willy’s barn is sheared by high winds Freddy is called upon to pay his debt.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Nov 19, 2018 · 3,453 words (13 minutes) · 97 views
After the apocalypse, a mother and her family find themselves self-sufficient in terms of their energy and food needs, yet facing their ultimate demise. They struggle with, and face, their own cultural prejudices to create hope for the future.
7:54
Oct 23, 2018 · 5,263 words (20 minutes) · 144 views
Paradox pitfalls are not exclusive to travel through time. Any knowledge of the future can be paralyzing.
Turning It Off
Sep 25, 2018 · 4,130 words (16 minutes) · 1 like · 158 views
When Carter and Sam(antha) learn how to turn off their Safeties, not only does the world become a trickier place, they learn new things about each other… Finalist for the 2012 Aurora Awards.
Angel of Death
Aug 28, 2018 · 4,424 words (17 minutes) · 199 views
Joe’s mutation, a set of extended shoulder blades fitted with honed razors, give him the cock-boxing nickname “Angel of Death.” But mutant cock-boxers can’t challenge “cleans” — until Joe’s untouched track record becomes an embarrassment to the world champion.
Orange
Jul 31, 2018 · 2,408 words (9 minutes) · 1 like · 223 views
Civilization has overtaken the land masses of Earth. Every metal has been mined, every fuel burned, every resource used. The exploding human race must cannibalize its own structures in order to make one last, desperate attempt to survive. Notable Online Story finalist in 2010 for the Storysouth Million Writers’ Award.