I took a three-day Speculative Fiction workshop from Ploi Pirapokin. Three mornings in August we met from nine to noon workshopping two stories a day. What a blessing to have that much time talking with writers about our craft.

I entered the Speculative Fiction contest and won second place for my story, The Tutor. Ploi judged the contest and had this to say about the story.

A bildungsroman featuring recorded regrets, fatphobia, and an A.I. that provides the protagonist with a unique way to process his values.The protagonist’s earlier decision could have resulted in a more drastic consequence, which in turn, would be a deeper catalyst for his changed behavior.”

I’ve made revisions to The Tutor and workshopped it with my Speculative Fiction writing group. With a few more tweaks I’ll send it out; see if there’s an audience beyond my classes.

I’ve signed up for next year’s conference. Check it out here.