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This SF-focused Story Hour may be our shortest ever, but it's just as powerful as any longer one! Meg Elison and Kemi Ashing-Giwa brought us tiny tales with big ideas under personal microscopes. An essential half-hour of stories! #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #KemiAshing-Giwa #MegElison #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading https://youtu.be/mPXDRKZleGw

Would you like someone to read you a good story? You’re in luck! This week, Story Hour’s guests are Kemi Ashing-Giwa and Meg Elison! Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #KemiAshing-Giwa #MegElison @megelison
https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Black-and-white photo of Kemi Ashing-Giwa, a Black woman with a natural worn short on the sides and tall on the top. She wears a fine-gauge crew-neck sweater in a light tone and lip gloss. They sit on a chair or sofa with an upholstered back, in front of a light source (a curved window with panes, or perhaps a translucent tent?). She is turned with her face in three-quarters view as she looks attentively toward something or someone off-camera. Their eyes are focused, creased at the corners as part of their warm, broad smile.

Color photo of Meg Elison, a fat and fair-skinned woman with brown eyes and short, curly black hair. She wears a red-and-white colorblock dress, a silver key on a chain around her neck, and red lipstick. She stands before a neutral backdrop and smiles knowingly, looking directly into the camera.

This Story Hour started with the terrifying true story of guest host Rebecca Gomez Farrell's allergies...and continued with fiction! Gordon B. White read a juicy wedding horror story, and Somto Ihezue read one of his signature fantasy/horror stories. You can still watch! @RebeccaGomezFarrell #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #Horror #HorrorFiction #RebeccaGomezFarrell #Somto Ihezue #GordonBWhite https://youtu.be/qdgH7yOj1Zs

This week, Story Hour gets a little spooky with returning favorites Somto Ihezue and Gordon B. White! The fabulous Rebecca Gomez Farrell is guest host. Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! https://www.storyhour2020.com/ @RebeccaGomezFarrell #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #Horror #HorrorFiction #RebeccaGomezFarrell #Somto Ihezue #GordonBWhite
https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Head-and-shoulders color photo of author Somto Ihezue, a man with freckled, light brown skin, curly red-brown hair, and a short, curly auburn beard with no mustache. He stands in front of an old brick building that looks like a college building of some sort. It’s a sunny day, and he looks down slightly as he faces the camera and smiles warmly.

Color photo of author Gordon B. White, a fair-skinned man with dark eyes and graying brown hair worn short, with short sideburns. He stands in a bookstore and leans into frame from the right. He holds three of his own authored books fanned in his hands and smiles into the camera, sharing the proud moment.

Color photo of author Rebecca Gomez Farrell, a woman with brown eyes and light auburn hair. She wears a necklace with a flower pendant and a shirt of Mexican woven fabric. She stands in a sunbeam and against a tan background. She smiles warmly at the camera.

A rare all science-fiction Story Hour! Pat Murphy and Justin C. Key read stories that take us to realities only a little different from our own. Thought-provoking and full of distinct voices, this is a memorable hour of stories. You can still watch! #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #JustinCKey #PatMurphy #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading https://youtu.be/qRS-xQqg7fQ

Mark your calendar! This week, the marvelous Justin C. Key returns—and so does the legendary Pat Murphy! Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #JustinCKey #PatMurphy #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading
https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Did somebody walk over your grave—or was that just Story Hour? Rhiannon Rasmussen and Loren Rhoads read us graveside stories about respect, love, sadness, and different kinds of haunting. Lovely, thought-provoking stuff. You can still watch! @charibdys #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #Horror #HorrorFiction #RhiannonRasmussen #LorenRhoads youtu.be/WYv0jo5VPZ4

This week, cemetery connoisseur Loren Rhoads makes her triumphant return—and the eerie Rhiannon Rasmussen makes their Story Hour debut! Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! Bring something to keep yourself warm! @charibdys #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #Horror #HorrorFiction #RhiannonRasmussen #LorenRhoads
https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Head-and-shoulders color photo of author Loren Rhoads, a woman with dark eyes and short, fluffy silver hair. She wears a black cardigan over a blue-green tee, a silver pendant necklace on a chain, and silver cat-eye glasses. She stands in front of a bookshelf displaying two of her nonfiction books, holding up a ceramic mug and smiling delightedly.

In this Story Hour, Karl Dandenell read us a poignant story of dragons and filthy lucre. Frank Oreto spun a yarn about spinning yarns to save a life—and to make several lives more meaningful. Lovely, lovely stuff. You can still watch! @Karldandenell #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #KarlDandenell #FrankOreto https://youtu.be/gowd8qj4xlE

This week, it’s Battle of the Beards!* Karl Dandenell and Frank Oreto return to read SFF. Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #KarlDandenell #FrankOreto

*No facial hair will be harmed in the making of this Story Hour. https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Closeup color snapshot of author Karl Dandenell, a man with a close-cropped auburn beard. Sunglasses cover his eyes (which are brown) and a WWW baseball cap covers his hair (which is brown and cut very short). He wears a light blue shirt over a darker blue tee and appears to be sitting in a small watercraft; water, foliage, and a purple inflatable rowboat with people in it form the background. Karl poses with his face in three-quarters view, smiling slightly.

Head-and-shoulders color photo of author Frank Oreto, a man with a trimmed, graying beard and mustache. He wears a dark gray fleece vest over a gray tee, accessorized with glasses on a chain and a small-brimmed straw hat accentuated with a black band and a magenta orchid. He sits in what looks to be a restaurant booth and wields chopsticks with an eager expression.

This week's Story Hour took us through loneliness and grief...and left us with love and healing. Phenomenal stories from Corey Farrenkopf and James L. Sutter. You can still watch! storyhour2020.com/ #Horror #HorrorFiction #CoreyFarrenkopf #JamesLSutter #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #Bookstodon @CoreyFarrenkopf https://youtu.be/gxe2ydwm6IQ

This week, the delightful Corey Farrenkopf returns, and James L. Sutter makes his Story Hour debut! Prepare for beauty, eeriness, and melancholy. Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! https://www.storyhour2020.com/ #Horror #HorrorFiction #CoreyFarrenkopf #JamesLSutter #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading @CoreyFarrenkopf

Closeup color photo of author Corey Farrenkopf, a clean-shaven white man with short, dark hair and dark eyes. He wears a black-and-green plaid shirt and stands in front of a wooden door that has ornate carvings of leaves and a metal gate in front of it. He looks directly into the camera, head-on, with a serious little smile.

Story Hour welcomed 2026 with shiny new stories never heard before—from writers we are always happy to hear from! Nisi Shawl read one story, and Eileen Gunn read two (one solo, one collaboration with Bob White). Does 2026 suck? Restart it with these stories! @EileenGunn #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #NisiShawl #EileenGunn #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading https://youtu.be/gtnl_roThnc

Have you missed Story Hour? The stories missed you! Join us in welcoming back two of Story Hour’s first superstars, Eileen Gunn and Nisi Shawl. Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. PST! And you can absolutely still say “Happy New Year.” #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #NisiShawl #EileenGunn #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading @EileenGunn https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Black-and-white photo portrait of author Eileen Gunn, a fair-skinned woman with wavy hair parted on the side and worn at shoulder length. She wears a black turtleneck and poses before a black backdrop. She looks like she’s trying to be solemn but can’t hold back a faint smile. Photo by Dennis Letbetter.

Head-and-shoulders color photo of author Nisi Shawl, a Black person with curly gray hair. They wear a sleeveless green silk vest garment over a wheat-gold one; a tiara of yellow, blue, and green gems, and unusual metal-framed glasses. They look up at a point above the camera and smile as if they recognize someone.

Happy Holidays from Story Hour! As is tradition, Tim Melody Pratt and Heather Shaw read us Christmas stories. As is not always a guarantee from these multifaceted authors, these stories are both heartwarming! You can still watch this holiday episode now—or whenever you need a boost! @timpratt #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #TimMelodyPratt #HeatherShaw https://youtu.be/8yKPs3YvgAk

It’s the last Story Hour of the year! As has become tradition, Tim Melody Pratt and Heather Shaw return to regale us with Christmas stories. Whether poignant or sly, these tales will definitely be of the season. Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #TimMelodyPratt #HeatherShaw @timpratt https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Candid color photo of Tim Melody Pratt, a fair-skinned woman with glasses and long blonde hair. She grins into the camera.

Color photo of Heather Shaw, a fair-skinned woman with short auburn hair peeking out from under an elaborate blue cloche. She smiles impishly at the camera.

This Story Hour resounded with myth and wisdom! Dee Holloway and Ash Huang read us stories that resonated with themes—and in some cases, styles—from fable and folktale. They say they didn't plan it, so give it a watch and tell us: Is this destiny? @Ashsmash #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading #Horror #HorrorFiction #DeeHolloway #AshHuang https://youtu.be/HEu7QYiEqpU

The Victorians started a tradition of supernatural stories at the end of December. Story Hour is happy to have any excuse! This year, Dee Holloway and Ash Huang will regale us with their spookiest tales. Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! @Ashsmash #Horror #HorrorFiction #DeeHolloway #AshHuang #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Head-and-shoulders color photo of author Dee Holloway, a fair-skinned woman with dark, very short hair. The photo is taken from below and an angle, with the subject in frame at a diagonal. She wears a blazer checked in browns and black on white over a henley striped in white, yellow, and lavender; very large round glasses that are tortoiseshell on top and clear on the bottom; and no earrings, although at least one pierce hole is visible. On her, it all works. She appears to be standing with one arm akimbo in an alley of brick buildings. The daylight is soft, and she looks into the camera with a faintly amused expression.

We don't often hear love stories at Story Hour, and we were touched and delighted to hear a witty one from James R. Gapinski and a poignant one from Jenna Hanchey. There may not be an HEA in each, but each is a beautiful journey. You can still watch! And you deserve a little beauty. #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #JamesRGapinski #JennaHanchey #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading https://youtu.be/x-smgKI_heE

Story Hour was thankful to have a little time off, but we’re back and hungry for more stories! This week, we’re excited to welcome back Jenna Hanchey—and to have James R. Gapinski read us a story for the first time! Join us Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. PST! #FantasyFiction #ScienceFiction #SFF #JamesRGapinski #Jenna Hanchey #Bookstodon #StoryHour2020 #ShortStories #ShortFiction #AuthorReading https://www.storyhour2020.com/

Head-and-shoulders color photo of Jenna Hanchey, a fair-skinned woman with long, wavy, blonde hair. She wears a sleeveless blue-green wrap dress, a necklace, and gold hoop earrings. She stands against a backdrop of trees and grins joyously at the camera.

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