It’s been more than two years since the Clarion West class of 2011 crawled despondently out of that last-night puppy pile and scattered to the four winds, pens clutched in eager hands. We have not been idle! Read on for new publications, a new magazine, grants, prizes, and new formats!

(To see what we were up to in 2012, check out Jenni Moody’s post from last year.)

Waylines

Waylines Magazine, co-founded by David Rees-Thomas (CW ’11) and Darryl Knickrehm after a successful Kickstarter in late 2012, had an auspicious first year, publishing 6 issues, 14 pieces of short fiction, 18 short films, plus reviews and author interviews.

Hullabaloo

In March, “Recognizing Gabe: un cuento de hadas” by Alberto Yañez was nominated for Best PodCastle Story of 2012.  Missing Links and Secret Histories: A Selection of Wikipedia Entries from Across the Known Multiverse, edited by Week 5 instructor L. Timmel Duchamp and published by Aqueduct Press was recommended by Analee Newitz on NPR.com: “Secrets of the Universe: 5 Great SF and Fantasy Summer Reads.”

Continuing Education

There’s no doubt that Clarion West provides a great foundation for writing. But sometimes, you just want more! More institutional living, more devastating critiques, more sleepless nights, and more sagacious advice from wizened wise pros. Jenny Moody and I attended the CSSF Novel Writers Workshop in Lawrence, KS this summer. Instructors Kij Johnson and Barbara J. Webb were amazing, and I definitely recommend this workshop for anyone thinking of tackling their first novel. Jeremy Sim attended Revenge of Clarion West Odyssey Writing Workshop, another six-week residential course.

Alisa Alering

• “Everything You Have Seen.” Writers of the Future Vol. XXIX. Edited by Dave Wolverton. Galaxy Press. June 2013.
• “Keith Crust’s Lucky Number.” Flash Fiction Online. March 2013.
• “Madeline Usher Usher.” Missing Links and Secret Histories: A Selection of Wikipedia Entries from Across the Known Multiverse. Edited by L. Timmel Duchamp. Aqueduct Press. June 2013.
• “The Same Song.” Every Day Fiction. July 5, 2013.
• “The Wanderer King.” Clockwork Phoenix 4. Edited by Mike Allen. Mythic Delirium Books. July 2013. [Clarion West Week 6 Story]
  • Audio version at PodCastle.
• Individual Artist Grant, Indiana Arts Commission

Corinne Duyvis

• “The Applause of Others.” FISH. Dagan Books. Edited by Carrie Cuinn & KV Taylor. January 2013 (ebook)/May 2013 (print).
• “Lilo Is.” Clockwork Phoenix 4. Edited by Mike Allen. Mythic Delirium Books. July 2013.

Erik David Even

• Principia: an historical science-fiction and occult serial, published irregularly.

S.L. Gilbow

• “Pirates.” Rose Red Review. Issue No. 4. Spring 2013. (as Steven L. Wilson)
• “Red Card.” Escape Pod. Episode 393. April 26, 2013.
• “Those Tests.” Swamp Biscuits and Tea. Issue Five. August 2013.

Eliza Hirsch

• “Better Way to Live.” Plasma Frequency. Issue 5. April 2013.
• “Phibs, Lies & Whiskey.” This Mutant Life Anthology. Edited by Ben Langdon. Kalamity Press. September 2013.
• “Song for the Seasons.” Cast of Wonders. Episode 70. March 9, 2013.

Cassie Krahe

• “The Blacksmith.” Missing Links and Secret Histories: A Selection of Wikipedia Entries from Across the Known Multiverse. Edited by L. Timmel Duchamp. Aqueduct Press. June 2013.
• “Walking Home.” Daily Science Fiction. January 4, 2013.

Jenni Moody

• “Helpline.” Mason’s Road. August 2013. *Winner of the Mason’s Road Summer Literary Award
• “In Miniature.” River Oak Review. Volume 2, Issue 8. June 2013.
• “Libration.” Booth. Issue 5. June 2013.
• “Peter Rabbit.” Missing Links and Secret Histories: A Selection of Wikipedia Entries from Across the Known Multiverse. Edited by L. Timmel Duchamp. Aqueduct Press. June 2013.
• 3rd Place, Southern Writers Symposium Emerging Writer Contest (2013).

Maria Romasco-Moore

• “Fisheye.” FISH. Dagan Books. Edited by Carrie Cuinn & KV Taylor. January 2013 (ebook)/May 2013 (print).
• “Peel.” Interfictions Online. Issue 2. October 2013.

Jeremy Sim

• “/sit.” Bloodchildren: Stories by the Octavia E. Butler Scholars. Edited by Nisi Shawl. Carl Brandon Society. January 2013. [Clarion West Week 4 story]
• “Addressing the Manticore.” Crossed Genres Magazine 2.0. New Author Spotlight, Issue 3. March 1, 2013.
• “Fleep.” Waylines Magazine. Issue 1. January 2013. [Clarion West Week 5 story]
• “Princesses.” Flash Fiction Online. November 1, 2013.
• “Skybreak.” Cicada Magazine. May/June 2013. [Clarion West Week 3 story]
• “Thaddeus P. Reeder” & “Sanyo TM-300 Home-Use Time Machine.” Missing Links and Secret Histories: A Selection of Wikipedia Entries from Across the Known Multiverse. Edited by L. Timmel Duchamp. Aqueduct Press. June 2013.

Anne Toole

• “Lost Doll.”  Mad Scientist Journal. Volume CXCVI. Summer 2013.
• “The Red Bandit.” Love and Other Distractions: An Anthology by 14 Hollywood Writers. Edited by Christiana Miller.  July 20, 2013.
• “Secrets of Flatland.” Missing Links and Secret Histories: A Selection of Wikipedia Entries from Across the Known Multiverse. Edited by L. Timmel Duchamp. Aqueduct Press. June 2013.

Nick Tramdack

• “The Gimmerton Theory.” Missing Links and Secret Histories: A Selection of Wikipedia Entries from Across the Known Multiverse. Edited by L. Timmel Duchamp. Aqueduct Press. June 2013.
• “Ligne Claire.” Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, Issue 57. April 2013.

Alberto Yañez

• “The Coffinmaker’s Love.” Beneath Ceaseless Skies. Issue 131. October 3, 2013.
• “This ain’t my first rodeo.” Performed at Portland Poetry Slam. April 21, 2013.

Congratulations to all of you (all of us?) and here’s to bigger, brighter, and stranger horizons in 2014!
*Toasts CW chums with a hot mocha and a slice of sugar-dusted stollen*