Changing Tack
Some of you might have noticed a bit of radio silence from me lately. Between work and world events, I've focused on other aspects of my...
J.D. Mitchell is a Canadian writer of speculative fiction. An optimistic pessimist, his stories are darkly humorous, bleakly hopeful, and informed by his historical studies and transient upbringing. The latter, while terribly angst-inducing, exposed him to a rich tapestry of people and places, as did his varied service industry jobs and a sixteen-year stint in the Public Service of Canada (but who's counting?).
Honourable Mention, Writers of the Future Contest
Ladomas the Wizard's Apprentice has a very bad morning, but true to form, greets the day with optimistic vigour, ogres and vagabonds be damned!