The loss of Speculations (http://www.speculations.com//), for whatever reason, is a shame. I say "for whatever reason" because there are those who believe increased legal pressure from some in the writer-predation business may have led to it. I have no idea. At least we still have Preditors & Editors (http://anotherealm.com/prededitors//), and the Market Maven continues her excellent work.

A hopeful sign appears on the Speculations farewell page. The last paragraph hints at things to come. Let's hope so. Meanwhile, raise a glass to the decade-plus run of Speculations.

The Satirica anthology which will contain, among many other fine stories, my short story Strings Attached, is in the shopping-around stage now. The latest info is available here http://tinyurl.com/2d7vyp

I've read work from several of the writers who will be represented in the anthology, and I'm pleased to be in their company. Some of the stories went through the JBU slush forum including Strings Attached.