Christine G. Richardson

I'm a granny who sits up nights
and writes and writes and writes and writes.

My primary writing interest is speculative fiction (scifi and fantasy). I try to write the sort of stories I like to read. I like time travel, mistaken identities, and ethical and spiritual themes with solid cutting-edge scientific information. Three-dimensional characters are important, but I also look for a well-constructed plot with compelling hooks. I prefer happy endings, as long as they are not contrived. I also like an ambiguous ending that tantalizes my imagination.

I made my first fiction sale in 1997, which led to a four-year association with the E-Zine Jackhammer, where I frequently addressed the Question of the Week for a penny a word, and learned to gauge the length of a 1,000-word article with reasonable accuracy. My work appeared on a number of on-line publications, of which only Anotherealm.com survives.

My favourite job ever was that of re-telling myths in the paper publication Spellbound, which was aimed at young people aged 9 to 14. Sadly, this charming little magazine folded in less than three years, demonstrating how tough the publishing game is, especially in the wake of the electronic revolution.

Publishing is changing exponentially. The bulk of my sales have been in the electronic realm, and I don't expect that to change any time soon. Writing communities like Helium are the cutting edge in publishing today.

Despite the advantages of electronic publishing, I still have a weakness for good old-fashioned paper publications. In the future, I hope to venture into the realm of publish-on-demand, to generate some impressive home-made literary Christmas presents.

My passion is ...

making the world a better place.

I know too much about ...

chronic pain & hospital visits.

My parents always told me ...

Get an education and you will be able to afford a cleaning lady.

My childhood ambition ...

to be a superb actress.

My favorite memory ...

Rambling with my horse.

Why I write ...

It distracts me from the hassles of the real world and helps me connect with like-minded people.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Robert J. Sawyer (Canadian Sci Fi); Alan Alda's memoirs; ER (I'm a junkie); Stargate; Joan of Arcadia (I have both seasons on DVD); nature sounds and classical music.

My first job ...

inspecting labels at Canada Canners.

My best moment ...

becoming a mother.

My inspiration ...

life, love, and a series of wonderful mentors.

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: God

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god@intercelestial.com THIS IS GOD. Harry stared. Another practical joke. He deleted it and went on with his e-mail. There wasn't much. Not many people he knew were computer literate. He gulped some contraband rye from his water glass (not that anyone cared that he was under-age). He tossed his clothes on the floor as he always did, and went to bed. He focused on his breathing and tried to empty his mind. He imagined floating balloons. Finally, in desperation, began reading the interminable novel he was supposed to assimilate for the English course that was part of the university's attempt...

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