Something different

A new science fiction short-story
from acclaimed author Michael S. Nuckols

As I work on longer works, occasionally an idea will stick in my head that I have to get onto paper.  This was the case with my newest short story, Primitive. This work is a bit different from my previous writing as it falls firmly within the realm of speculative science fiction.  Primitive tells the story of a man living in a medical utopia in the distant future.  Years earlier, he agreed to live forever; the machines hold him to that promise.

As a thank you to my readers, I am giving Primitive away FREE from September 7th until September 11th.  Available only for Kindle download here.

A Beautiful Fall Day

Every day I am reminded of the sheer power of Alaska. I took this photo yesterday from my farm. A few days earlier, snow covered only the peaks of the mountains.  In a week, the leaves on the trees will be golden. We had our first frost Saturday and it killed everything tender in our garden. I spent yesterday digging potatoes and harvesting the remains of peas and beets.  Kale and cabbage grow sweet with frost - but these too will have to be harvested before hungry moose discover them. Snow is only weeks away.

Autumn is the time of the years that Alaskans rush to tuck everything in the yard away before everything disappears under a blanket of white. Winter arrives quickly in the Great Land and it is crucial to be prepared. Those who linger discover that chores left undone must wait until April when the ground thaws and the world hints at greeness again.