Happy Book Release Day to GLASS AND GARDENS!

My latest short story, "A Field of Sapphires and Sunshine," is now out in GLASS AND GARDEN: SOLARPUNK SUMMERS from World Weaver Press! If solar-powered airships, crocodile farms, and happily-meddling family members sound like your jam, buy the book and support the anthology! 

I'm also participating in a series of blog posts at the World Weaver Press blog! So watch that space for me!

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