I just finished Tom Shippey's excellent book, J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century, which I have wanted to read for some time now. In it, Shippey's primary argument (as implied by the subtitle) is that twentieth century literature was dominated by the fantasy story, and that Tolkien holds the premier place of authorship among those who may be called fantasy writers — effectively putting him at the premier place of authorship among all writers of the century.

Living with Trees was published by Daily Science Fiction on Feb. 25, 2013.

This is a great little story that taps into a feeling I can only describe as preemptive nostalgia.

"Over There" was published in the January 2013 issue of Asmov's Science Fiction.

When a trio of scientists attempt to simultaneously observe collapses of a wave form, reality gets split in two. Everyone, not just the scientists, begin to experience a dual existence, in which their selves in each reality acts independently while simultaneously being aware of what the other is doing.

Published in the April 2013 issue of Analog Science Fiction & Fact.

What happens when first contact with a feather-bedecked alien species kidnaps welfare-recipient Dana Brooks and her children, then subjects them to moderate psychological examination using English learned from TV before benevolently returning them three days later?

There's no point in warning about spoilers because you already know exactly how it plays out. In fact, Povey inserts the answer directly in the narrative of her story:

I criticized Bruce Schneier for the poor handling of his "trust experiment" with regard to his latest book, Liars & Outliers. I have now read it, thus perhaps putting me back into his good graces.