I scheduled this blog post well in advance, because I’m saving up all my creative energy for Y’All Write this month! If you ever heard about NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month, a writing challenge where you create a novel in 30 days), Y’All Write is basically the same thing. Only it takes place during aContinue reading “Y’All Write 2026”
Author Archives: Nick Edinger
Iran, Poetry, and You
If you’re only hearing about Iran in relation to US-Israeli strikes, that’s by design. January in Iran saw “one of the most extreme Internet shutdowns in history” as the country cut off Internet access for its citizens. It appears the reason for this shutdown was to cover up the mass murder of civilians following theContinue reading “Iran, Poetry, and You”
What happens when you stop hating your old work?
Forgive me reader, for I have sinned: it’s been years since I’ve felt shame about my old writing.
A conversation with Donna Birdwell
Last October, I hosted an interview with Donna Birdwell, a fellow writer and critique group partner, at Austin’s Reverie Books. We talked about her latest novel, The Disenchantment of Narcissa Tarver, as well as dehumanization, data analysis, and the illegal actions she took in the name of research. We also read the first chapter ofContinue reading “A conversation with Donna Birdwell”
My third published story
… is available for you to read on Anotherrealm, a short speculative fiction magazine! Titled KNIFECYCLE, this horror piece tells the tragic tale of an abandoned knife, and has a happy ending… for someone. Much like with Breathe, Anotherrealm liked my story so much that they published it despite usually avoiding flash fiction and sentientContinue reading “My third published story”
Reminder: I’ll be at ArmadilloCon 2025 this year!
If you’re in Austin, you can register for the convention here. If you run into me, say hi!
Interview with Peter Okonkwo
A couple months ago, Peter Okonkwo, of P. English Literature, reached out to interview me about one of my short stories, I Am A Mountain (y estoy hundiendome). We covered the artistic process, the nature of fear, and the douchebag politician inside all of us. Give it a listen while you move about! (It’s betterContinue reading “Interview with Peter Okonkwo”
Convention Appearance: ArmadilloCon 2025
For September 2025, just like in 2024, I’m directing the Writers’ Workshop at ArmadilloCon! Fans of speculative writing have gathered here since the 1970s to connect with other authors, learn about the industry, and geek out about our favorite characters. If you’re in Austin on the weekend of September 12th-14th, I’d love to see youContinue reading “Convention Appearance: ArmadilloCon 2025”
The 2025 F.A.C.T. Flash Fiction Contest is underway!
Like last year, I’m hosting ArmadilloCon’s F.A.C.T Flash Fiction Contest! We’re looking for 1000-word, speculative fiction stories that include the prompt word “tundra.” Entries will be accepted through midnight on March 31. The contest is open to any workshop student member of ArmadilloCon 2017 through 2025. If you paid a registration fee but were unable to attend,Continue reading “The 2025 F.A.C.T. Flash Fiction Contest is underway!”
Convention Appearance: ArmadilloCon 2024
Hello friends! If any of you are in Austin, TX this weekend, you can find me at ArmadilloCon! I’m organizing this year’s Writers’ Workshop, working as both instructor and director… hence why this announcement is so late. Ah well. I’ve attended and volunteered at ArmadilloCon for several years now. It’s a cool place to meetContinue reading “Convention Appearance: ArmadilloCon 2024”