Barbara Krasnoff
Writer of weird speculative short stories.
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Barbara Krasnoff is Brooklyn born and bred, and has the accent to prove it. She is Reviews Editor at The Verge & author of 35+ specfic short stories, including the 2016 Nebula finalist "Sabbath Wine." Her mosaic novel of interconnected stories, "The History of Soul 2065," will be published by Mythic Delirium on June 11, 2019.
Stories · Posts · Books
Seder Guest
Apr 10, 2019 · 2,487 words (10 minutes) · 2 likes · 73 views
Sometimes, you have to trust your kids when they bring home their latest loves.
Sparkle: A Science Fictional Allegory
Mar 22, 2019 · 496 words (2 minutes) · 114 views
Written on the subway and inspired by current events.
In the Silence of the Subway
Mar 9, 2019 · 2,474 words (9 minutes) · 77 views
Sylvia stood near the edge of the platform, looking for the lights of the train, feeling for its vibration, and watching the rats.
All His Worldly Goods
Mar 4, 2019 · 856 words (4 minutes) · 2 likes · 93 views
When you'll do anything for health coverage -- even get married.
An Old-Time Girl
Jan 11, 2019 · 521 words (2 minutes) · 148 views
Maybe time travel isn't such a good idea.
Featured January 3, 2019
First Class
Jan 1, 2019 · 6,276 words (23 minutes) · 3 likes · 305 views
A retired woman finds herself stranded on an unknown planet where she makes some interesting friends.
Means of Communication
Aug 20, 2018 · 2,544 words (10 minutes) · 1 like · 208 views
The heroes are not all there is to a story.
Signs of Life
Aug 1, 2018 · 13,404 words (49 minutes) · 2 likes · 335 views
A down-and-out interpreter gets a second chance when a ship's pilot needs somebody to help him cement a deal.
