J.D. Moyer

science fiction author, beatmaker, against fascism

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New Stories In Print/Online

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On March 6

In Creative Work/Career, Writing

I had two new short stories published in January/February. “The Equationist” appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. I’m pleased not only because of the wide circulation and legendary status of this magazine, but also because I’m a huge fan. Editor C.C. Finlay has excellent taste (and not just because he bought one of my stories–I savor every issue).

You can pick this one up at your local magazine shop, or online. I’m also interviewed by Stephen Mazur re: the story’s origins. This story and the entire issue have been reviewed widely and (mostly) favorably (all linked on my Published Fiction page). Here’s one from Filip Wiltgren in Tangent Online:

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2017 Personal Recap and Thoughts for 2018

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On January 1

In Life Purpose & Goals, Personal Updates, Writing

Qoöl NYE 2008 at 111 Minna

Hello readers! Hope you had an excellent New Year’s Eve. I had a quiet celebration with my family this year–we made cheesecake, played Clue, and watched a Jane Austen movie on Netflix. While I fondly remember my nights hosting New Year’s Eve parties, deejaying afterparties until 5am, drinking too much whiskey, and trying to keep track of the night’s door revenues, I’m glad my current lifestyle no longer requires such excess. Those were good times, and I’m glad I survived them (and profited), but the stress level was consistently high. I remember the night one guest accidentally set her hair on fire (thanks Hsiao-Wen for dousing the flames). I remember the night when a huge wad of cash fell out of my pocket in the back room of the DNA Lounge (honest employees–it was all there when I went back to find it). I remember the stress of trying to serve five hundred guests free champagne between midnight and 12:10am (thanks Jackie, Beth, Dawn, Kia, and everyone else who made that happen year after year). I remember when a patron, exhausted and drunk, fell off his barstool and cracked his head on the floor. Ultimately the poor fool was fine, but my friend Aly fainted at the sight of blood. Her boyfriend Dave caught her in his arms and swept her away.

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Fiction Writing Update, Thoughts on Motivation and Incentive

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On October 31

In Creative Work/Career, Fiction Writing, Metaprogramming, Writing

First-generation self-driving truck

Two new fiction sales to announce:

My story “The Equationist” will be published in Fantasy & Science Fiction, either in the Jan/Feb issue or possibly the Mar/Apr issue. Publishing in this particular magazine has been a goal for a long time, mostly because I enjoy reading it so much, but also because the editor, C.C. Finlay, has always been generous with feedback, which is invaluable.

Getting in F&SF wasn’t easy … Finlay rejected nineteen stories before he accepted one.

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Goals Are Falling Like Dominoes

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On August 21

In Life Purpose & Goals, Personal Updates, Writing

Regular readers of this blog will know that my journey toward becoming a published writer (and hopefully soon a published novelist) has been one of endurance and perseverance rather than overnight success. In other words, a bit of a slog.

Just like every other writer in the history of the world. At least 99.9% of us.

That said, in the last few months, good fortune has smiled on me. Or the hard work has paid off. Or a little of both.

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Limited Free Subscriptions to Cosmic Roots And Eldritch Shores

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On July 3

In Creative Work/Career, Personal Updates, Writing

A few months ago my story “The Fo’dekai Artifact” was published in the online speculative fiction zine Cosmic Roots And Eldritch Shores. Since the site is subscription based, I wasn’t able to share the story via direct link unless you were subscribed (and some did subscribe because of my story–thank you).

Anyway, some good news for science fiction/fantasy/eldritch fans who read this blog … editor Fran Eisemann has kindly offered me some free subscriptions to give out to readers. I’m not sure exactly how many, so sign up while the links are hot:

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