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Publication Update

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on May 17, 2013 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

The anthology Flash Fiction Funny has accepted my story, “Just a Stage.” I believe it’s due to publish later this year. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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A Tribute to Ray Harryhausen

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on May 7, 2013 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

When I think of dragons, I imagine all kinds of great terrible lizards. I’ve imagined djinn a hundred different ways, and hydras, manticores, zombies, and an endless stream of creatures out of myth, fiction, game and pure imagination. More creatures … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, film, Gaming, Geek, Writing | Tagged D&D, Fantasy, Gaming, Ray Harryhausen, skeletons, Writing | Leave a reply

Publication Update

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on April 29, 2013 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

My flash fiction story “Ask the Cats” will be published in an upcoming issue of Fireside Magazine. I always considered that one a challenge piece. It came about because a friend (another writer) turned to me and said, apropos of … Continue reading →

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Horrifying Marion Zimmer Bradley

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on March 12, 2013 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

I’m irritated with Marion Zimmer Bradley. I’m reading a collection of essays about writing called How to Write Tales of Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction (edited by J.N. Williamson), and I just finished MZB’s essay, “World Building in Horror, Occult, … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, Writing | Tagged horror, Ira Levin, Marion Zimmer Bradley, MZB, Rosemary's Baby, The Exorcist, William Peter Blatty, Writing | Leave a reply

Narratives in Real Time

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on January 3, 2013 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

Recently my wife and I went to see a Portland Trail Blazers game. We’d been living in Portland for about a year or so and we had yet to actually go see any of the local sports teams. Mind you, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Writing | Tagged basketball, Philosophy, Writing | Leave a reply

Residency Ho!

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on August 2, 2012 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

In two days I leave for my final MFA residency.  Beyond the normal fun, craziness, and learning, this residency will include a couple of special events: Graduation.  By the end of the residency, I will have a graduate degree, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Life as an Author, MFA, Writing | Tagged Getting Published, Life as an Author, MFA, Whidbey, Writing | 4 Replies

The Decision

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on July 12, 2012 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

Everyone who has ever overcome shyness knows that it takes work.  For me, that work began in earnest when I started the MFA program at Whidbey. I promised myself that I would volunteer for everything. I would speak up in … Continue reading →

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Video from a Live Reading

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on June 27, 2012 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

Today I thought I’d give you a break from the writing discussions and show you video from a live reading I did this past January on Whidbey Island. Feel free to comment or share it around. —– Submissions Update: Since … Continue reading →

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One Foot Over the Abyss

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on June 16, 2012 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

Newsflash:  My essay “Engineering Coincidence” is in the current issue of Cirque.  You can purchase a copy or read it online here. —– I’ve been feeling lately like the tarot card The Fool.  I’ve got graduation approaching, and as it … Continue reading →

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Career Option: Writer?

Stefon Mears — Official Website Posted on June 1, 2012 by StefonJuly 24, 2013

A few days ago, I ran across a blog post by New York literary agent Sarah LaPolla, Damn Yankees, in which she talks about the too common us-them mentality of writers who self-publish and those who publish traditionally.  She makes … Continue reading →

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