Here’s a list of the latest stories, essays, and books by fantasy author Julie Artz (adult fiction published under J.S. Artz). Her stories explore the natural world, secrets, the power of memory, and magic, both literal and metaphorical.
Short Fiction by Fantasy Author Julie Artz
“Sage and Stone” – short fiction by Julie Artz (Crow Toes Quarterly)
“Nitrous” – Flash Fiction by Julie Artz
“Lord Licorice” – A spooky Halloween story for children by Julie Artz (Spaceports and Spidersilk)
Articles, Interviews, & Essays
“How to Use a Long-Form Synopsis to Plan Your Novel” on JaneFriedman.com
“The Top Three World-Building Pitfalls (and how to avoid them)” on Writers Helping Writers
“8 Things I’ve Learned as a Working Mom” on the Author Accelerator blog
“Want to Win NaNoWriMo? The Secret Is Preparation” on JaneFriedman.com
“How to Get Accepted by a Writing Mentorship Program” on JaneFriedman.com
“On Wildness, An Invocation” on ILLUMINATION
“Writing Myself Back Into the Light” on The Writing Cooperative
“Underneath the Surface: The Great Seattle Fire of 1889” on Gather Here: Pacific Northwest History for Young People
“On Writing Emotion” on the No Blank Pages blog
“What Hamilton Taught Me About Story” on From The Mixed Up Files
“The Seven Stages of Writerly Grief” on The Winged Pen
Villains & Vengeance
I’m thrilled to have my sci-fi short, “Space Carrion,” in the 2021 Sirens Benefit Anthology, Villains & Vengeance. If you don’t know about Sirens Conference, you should definitely check it out–it’s a reader con that examines the role of gender in speculative literature and it’s been one of the most inclusive and thoughtful communities I’ve ever had the honor of being part of.
My story is a space opera (I know, not my usual, right? I thought I was a fantasy author too!) with both an over-the-top villain and a cold serving of vengeance.
The stories and poems in this collection speak of villains who seek to control or kill, survivors seeking revenge, and good people making hard decisions. Sometimes uncomfortable, often scary, this anthology has contributions across the spectrum of speculative fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, and horror, from ten talented authors who invite you into the worlds they have created.
Add it to Goodreads and purchase the ebook or paperback!
Beyond the Latch and Lever
The 2020 speculative anthology, Beyond the Latch and Lever, features emerging authors with a connection to the Pacific Northwest.
Fantasy author Julie Artz wrote her story, “The Wending Way,” as an allegory about the inflection point humanity reached in 2020. Full of imagery from the magical forest, it explores the emotions she struggles with in a world full of turmoil. Writing it helped her move through a tough year. So you’ll see a lot of Julie in the main character, Aris. She loves seeing it in print alongside stories from some writers she really admires. Hope you read it and enjoy! Add it to Goodreads, buy it from Bookshop.org, or buy it on Kindle today.
“Each story is told clearly and concisely, with the momentum derived from immediate engagement. Again, one suspects the writers and the editors of a deeply engaged collaboration. The result is a highly polished and professional work, truly worthy of its intended audience.” — Joel R. Dennstedt for Readers’ Favorite
Poetry
“Beach Dreams” on The Creative Cafe
“A Whispered Promise” on The Creative Cafe
“Putting the Garden to Bed” on The Creative Cafe
