And slowly he comes to see that he can do something about what's going on. And that the actions and kindness of even one person can make a huge difference in a world primarily run through fear and self interest. It's another great story!

David Marino's "The Loaf in the Woods" is also great, following Olaf on a trading shortcut through a haunted wood, with the shunned spirits who seem only to want someone to listen to them, to care, to help. Though Olaf has his reasons to resist, he also has his reasons to resonate with their plight

We’re going into awards nomination season for short fiction, and I had two stories come out in 2025 I’m very excited about.

The Loaf in the Woods (Beneath Ceaseless Skies)

Memories of the MindMine (Lightspeed)

Links on my website. Happy 2026!

New story out! Read Memories of the MindMine in @lightspeedmagazine.com right now, at: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/memo...

And check out my author spotlight by @ahumphreylanham.bsky.social about the story at: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/a...

Earlier in the week I told you about my own story in this week's issue of @bcsmagazine.bsky.social , but have you taken the time to read @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social 's? It's warm and sweet for a cool autumn night. And there's bread: www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...

My new story The Loaf in the Woods came out today in Beneath Ceaseless Skies! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-...

New Issue: BCS #445 out today, featuring stories by returning BCS author @marissalingen.bsky.social and new one @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social, podcast of Lingen read by @tinaconnolly.bsky.social, Archives @kjkabza.bsky.social, art by Bruce Brenneise: www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/issues/issue...

New @bcsmagazine.bsky.social issue today has stories by @marissalingen.bsky.social and @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social! weightlessbooks.com/beneath-ceas...

BCS #445 ebook out early today at @WeightlessBooks & Kindle Store and for subscribers, w stories by thirteen-time BCS author @marissalingen.bsky.social and new one @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social, behind cover art by Bruce Brenneise: weightlessbooks.com/fiction/bene... www.amazon.com/Beneath-Ceas...

I’m teaching a class on action scenes as part of Sarah Lawrence’s Craft Weekend. If you’re in the Bronxville area on October 12, come by! A ton of talented writers teaching a variety of topics.

www.eventbrite.com/e/wi-x-mfa-c...

Had a blast reading for @storyhour.bsky.social last night with @kristinaten.bsky.social. If you missed it, check out the recording on YouTube : youtu.be/u56vj3Cg-Ts

Themes of potential and loss run through these two stories from @kristinaten.bsky.social and @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social. If Kristina's makes you cry, don't worry; David's will make you laugh. This is one of the episodes that shows what stories can do. You can still watch! youtu.be/u56vj3Cg-Ts

This week, we present the Story Hour debuts of David Marino and Kristina Ten! Expect beautiful prose, expect to be moved—but most of all, expect to be surprised. Wednesday, September 17! 7:00 p.m.! Join us! @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social @kristinaten.bsky.social www.storyhour2020.com

Join @kristinaten.bsky.social and I next Wednesday, the 17th, for a lovely night of stories! Thanks to Story Hour for putting this together.

Virtual reading one week from today! Me and @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social. It's free, and you don’t have to change out of your house slippers or brush your hair or anything. That’s 10pm for us East Coasters. See ya there!

"In his youth, The Fan experienced joy. This was his first mistake."

Absolutely SMITTEN to feature a new @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social story this week! If you've ever been The Fan (I've been The Fan), then you won't want to miss this incredible look at the cult of IP and fandom! Go get it!

The Dead Desert. The Barrier to Heaven. The Sands Relentless.
This Friday, @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social and we invite you to come to Aketar and be transformed. smallwondersmag.com/...

Many thanks to @locusmag.bsky.social and @cypayseur.bsky.social for the thoughtful look at @davidmarinowrites.bsky.social’s “Adjudication Form 134π53”, one of our more unusual published pieces.