Monthly Archives: July 2019

A Not So Simple Case of Stage Fright

Posted on July 28, 2019 by joshlangston

Here’s something both new and a little different. Possibly even suitable for a younger audience. Let me know what you think. “I’m done for,” Jack told himself. “If I weren’t such a chicken, I’d take my bike out on the … Continue reading →

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Taco Logic

Posted on July 21, 2019 by joshlangston

Here’s a fable from my short story collection Who Put Scoundrels In Charge? (Available here.) I’d love for this to become required reading for anyone studying economics and/or political science. What do you think? “Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays … Continue reading →

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Can Science Fiction Be Funny?

Posted on July 14, 2019 by joshlangston

Someone long ago told me the reason she didn’t read science fiction was that it took itself too seriously. “You can read that stuff all day and never even smile,” she claimed. I’d read enough Heinlein to know that wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Gods, gods, and more gods….

Posted on July 7, 2019 by joshlangston

Here’s another selection from my Mysfits collection. If you like this one, you’ll most likely enjoy all the others, too! You can get a copy–right here–from Amazon. I’m pleased to reprint “Gods.”   Avery sat at his kitchen table, trying … Continue reading →

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