love and photosynthesis
From the novel Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] To be anything again would be a dream. I yearn to take risks, but can hardly...
safer than he feels
From the novel Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] Felix enters the coordinates, engages the automated clutch, and sits silently as...
welcome back, mr. doe
From the novel Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] The elevator door slides closed. Teddy looks down to admire his new tuxedo as...
goodbye, john
From the novel Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] “Goodbye, John,” says the voice of an electric lady, which seems to come from...
the belly of the earth
From the novel Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] The rumble slows and then recedes, seemingly back into the belly of the earth....
chloe floats!
From the novel Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] “Another remarkable characteristic of the material,” the ALLpod says, “is that...
mid-morning city
A sneak peak at the next draft of Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] The mid-morning city passes by. Teddy stares out the van’s...
feathers
From the not-so-immediately forthcoming novel tentatively entitled Modern Disparity …a thought occurred to me that had been festering in...
ever-fleeting storm
From Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] An ever-fleeting storm dissipates beyond the deep horizon. She is best when she is less...
man on bus
From Monopole [formerly Theodorus in Excelsis] …The bus ride is slow and there are many stops. The time, too, is slow, but Teddy enjoys...
