I had a lot of fun with my previous blog post on predatory publishing, and it was very tempting to write a follow-up. I'll keep that in reserve for later in the year, however—or maybe look at the similar phenomenon of predatory conferences. My very short stories have been accumulating, so here are nine from … Continue reading Very short stories #5
Month: March 2019
Unmissable opportunities
I just wanted to take a moment and write you a long overdue thank you letter for your services to scientific world. Your previous submission was outstanding and innovates all of us. In last few years I have known you; you have been an incredible inspiration to me and all the young researchers on how … Continue reading Unmissable opportunities
Very short stories #4
The first five of these eight stories have prompt words that are newly added to the dictionary. Images are from Wikimedia. HANGRY "Table 3's arguing," said Em. "Likely hangry." The chef sniffed. "Our cuisine isn't fast food." Em grinned. "Solid gold cutlery's a clue." The row escalated. The maître d' intervened. Sullen, the unfed diners … Continue reading Very short stories #4
Speculative stories 