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My May 2025 Queer Sci Fi Column.

Posted on May 12, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Posting a link to my latest Queer Sci Fi column here: https://www.queerscifi.com/400-i-cant-believe-it-either-jeff-baker-boogieman-in-lavender-may-12-2025/

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“A Contest Of Principles.” Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story from Mike Mayak

Posted on May 11, 2025 by jeffbaker307

A Contest Of Principles by Mike Mayak Dieter Leib walked over and plopped his director’s chair, decorated with the words “Leib’s Seat,” down at the far corner of the room and gestured at the two men in cowboy hats. “Okay,” … Continue reading →

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“Your Favors Nor Your Hate.” Friday Flash Fics for May 9th, 2025 from Jeff Baker.

Posted on May 9, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Your Favors Nor Your Hate by Jeff Baker “I didn’t know you could climb up here,” Rupert said. “Yeah.” C. W. said. “Glad my Dad doesn’t keep track of the key.” “Would you look at the view!” Rupert said, looking … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Draws For May 2025 from Mike Mayak. Lights, Camera, Action In A Palace! (May 5th, 20025)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Here’s the draws for the May 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge. Followed by my usual long-winded explanation: A Western Involving A Director’s Chair Set at A Palace Now, on to the details. Hi! I’m Mike Mayak, I also write as … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Snippets: M. D. Neu’s “Miss Vina Volaria” in “Romance Is A Drag.” May 4th, 2025.

Posted on May 4, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Kitty Ebbet enjoyed the book but he thinks a Rainbow Snippet sounds like something fun to chase across the floor… Every week we post six lines from a work of ours, a work-in-progress or published or a recommendation of someone … Continue reading →

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Wave “The Last Flag.” Friday Flash Fics from Mike Mayak. (May 2nd, 2025)

Posted on May 2, 2025 by jeffbaker307

The Last Flag by Mike Mayak It was just past noon when Jorge switched off the radio and said “They’re coming.” “Should we hide?” Ty said, fingering the wedding band that matched Jorge’s. “No. Not hide. Not today,” Jorge said. … Continue reading →

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“Air Time.” Friday Flash Fics Has Minutes To Spare, from Jeff Baker. (April 25, 2025)

Posted on April 25, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Air Time by Jeff Baker “Did you see him leave?” Gina said, glancing from the big glass front door to the rows of washers. “No,” Jack said, looking panicky. “I glanced over there at the two way mirror in the … Continue reading →

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Progress Report (A Very Brief Progress Report) For March/April 2025, from Jeff Baker. April 21st, 2025.

Posted on April 21, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Portrait Of the Author And An Uninterested Cat Progress Report March/April 2025 More planning than actual writing progress this period. I kept up with the weekly flash fiction and wrote a Queer Sci Fi column, but much of the rest … Continue reading →

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Henry Kuttner and Others! Jeff Baker’s March/April 2025 Reading Report. (April 21, 2025)

Posted on April 21, 2025 by jeffbaker307

A Henry Kuttner-heavy Reading Report for March/April 2025 Read “Food For Thought” by Felice Picano who had died a week earlier. It’s in is collection “Tales From A Distant Planet.” The story plays like an episode of the original “Star … Continue reading →

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“McGuffin’s Dragon.” Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. April 18th, 2025.

Posted on April 18, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Photo by Brent Silveria McGuffin’s Dragon by Jeff Baker “Have I ever told you chaps,” McGuffin said from his usual chair in the Billiards Room at the Club, “how I took on a dragon?” My sprained ankle was propped up … Continue reading →

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