Author Archives: ecgarrison

About ecgarrison

Author. Brewer. Gamer. Geek. Trans.

Tips for the Total Solar Eclipse (August 21, 2017)

Posted on 2017/08/13

I am psyched about the eclipse. I’m traveling to see it properly, because in Indianapolis, the Sun will only be 91% eclipsed by the Moon. That’s as good as I’ve ever seen it before (in 1986 and 1994), but this … Continue reading →

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Announcing Alien Beer and Other Stories

Posted on 2017/06/29

I am proud to present to you, my new short story anthology, Alien Beer and Other Stories! Many of these have appeared in other publications over the years, many others have been a part of the Iron Writer Challenge flash … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on 2017/05/12

Guess what? My story “Remember” won the Iron Writer C196 2017 Summer Solstice Challenge! That means I’m advancing to the Tournament when it rolls around! Elements: Remember by Harry Nilsson (whatever you take from it), A scorched map, A white lace handkerchief, … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Laundries

Posted on 2017/04/07

Here’s another 500 word flash fiction story for you! It is currently competing in the 2017 Iron Writer Spring Equinox Tournament against 20 other stories. The top 5 of us will advance to the final round. Wish me luck! Elements: A … Continue reading →

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The Man at the Top of the Stair (flash story)

Posted on 2017/03/10

I wrote this story for The Iron Writer Challenge #190 (Spring Equinox Challenge #11) using the elements below. I didn’t really know what to do with them at first, then it came to me all at once. This is a … Continue reading →

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Do You Stand for Transgender Rights? Step Up.

Posted on 2017/02/23

It hasn’t even been a whole year, but back in May, I cried happy tears. Not today. In May of 2016, the Attorney General of the United States, Loretta Lynch, told the transgender community, “But no matter how isolated or … Continue reading →

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Dr. Princess and the Soldier (flash story)

Posted on 2017/02/16

This story appeared in The Iron Writer Challenge #186 – 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #7 and came in first with the popular vote, and close second with an internal Iron Writer vote. But more importantly, it was fun to write. Hope you like … Continue reading →

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