Around the ‘sphere

Bullet style for the hectically challenged:

• Kacey Kowars (who interviewed me several months ago for his Internet radio show) now turns his attention to Scott Wolven, whose story collection CONTROLLED BURN should be on everyone’s bookshelves.

• The newest issue of Hardluck Stories is now up for perusal. Guest-edited by Iain Rowan, the theme is “City at Night” and naturally, the stories are suitably dark and gritty. Check ’em out.

• Paul Guyot presents a very special writing contest — but you have less than a month to get your stories in (and win some t-shirt swag)…

• Rochelle Krich talks to the Lipstick Chronicles about the writing life, how she balances Orthodox Judaism and the pressures of public appearances and touring, and way more.

• Over at First Offenders, Karen Olson talks about procrastination, which might be the writer’s biggest affliction (it certainly is mine….)

• And showing that he’s unafraid to tackle big themes and larger questions, Kevin Wignall talks about writing for posterity.

• And finally, a very special holiday story. As well as a special series of holiday stories.