Joel Richards. The Witch of Truckee. (Asimovs October/November 2014)
A fire in a remote winter cabin highlights a young woman’s abilities. The story is only a few pages long and is perhaps missing that little bit extra.
Joel Richards. Deep Diving. (Asimovs Oct/Nov 2013)
Political intrigue in space, but slightly heavy-handed, and three references to people esconcing themselves in seats that you would have thought the author/editor would have spotted!
Joel Richards. Writing in the Margins. (Asimovs, April/May 2013)
Some creaky dialog and info-dumping, in a story that doesn’t convince.
Joel Richards. Patagonia. (Asimovs March 2012)
Set in Patagonia, via Skagen in Denmark, the story imparts a palpable sent of location to both, especially the former, where the crux of the story revolves.
Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, February 2001 (Peanut Press edition)
Reflections. Robert Silverberg. Silverberg’s editorial wryly comments on poor grammar and on the latest haute