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~ VERA’S NOVELS ~

 

THE SAND RUNNER SERIES

  • Sand Runner – Book 1 (2017)

“Swift pace and passionate characters.” — Kirkus Reviews

  • Cage Runner – Book 2 (2018)

  • Ghost Runner – Book 3 (2020)

 

~ VERA’S SHORT FICTION ~

 

“Fly Straight And Don’t Get Eaten” (forthcoming in 2023)
  • Science fiction (6,790 words)
  • Forthcoming in Analog Science Fiction & Fact
“Scales” (forthcoming in 2023)
  • Science fiction (990 words)
  • Forthcoming in Factor Four Magazine
“If You Love Him, Hide The Grave” (2023)
  • Science fiction (1,310 words)
  • First published in Radon Journal (Issue 3, January 2023)
“How To Keep Your Cool If You’re A Mech First Day On The Job” (2022)
  • A feisty construction crew, cool 3D printed houses, and very cold beer. (Science fiction, 8,800 words)
  • First published in The Colored Lens (Issue 43, Spring 2022)
“The Kiss” (2021)
  • Paranormal love story (11,500 words)
“Music Therapy” (2021)
  • What if music could save lives… but at a cost? Inspired by neuroscience research meshed with lab politics and a secret romance. (Science fiction, 9950 words)
  • First published in Aphelion (Issue 267, November 2021)
“Of Bugs, Debts, And Distant Planets” (2021)
  • Science fiction (995 words)
  • First published in Fifth Di… (June 2021)
  • Reprinted in Cast of Wonders (Episode 502, Little Wonders 34 – Separation & Connection, August 2022)
“Mira” (2021)
  • Science fiction/ biopunk (1350 words)
  • First published in Hyphen Punk (June 16, 2021)
“Friends & Foes” (2021)
  • Lena is over Kyle. Except… not entirely. (Paranormal romance with a twist, 1475 words)
“The Game” (2021)
  • Figure out the rules. Find the next portal. Don’t get killed. (LitRPG portal fantasy, 2075 words)
“Secret Teeth, Hidden Claws” (2021)
  • What the writing process really looks like… (Dark fantasy, 960 words)
“The Opposite of Luck” (2019)
  • Hack the lottery machine in real time without touching it. Can Sean pull it off? (New adult, paranormal romantic suspense, 7490 words)
“How Drea Got An (Almost New) Arm” (2019)
  • Welcome to the strangest (and sweetest) first date you’ve ever seen. (Young adult, science fiction, hopepunk, 3190 words)
“Rex” (2017)
  • Savannah is having a day from hell… until her favorite reality TV show comes on. (Young adult, science fiction, 6960 words)
  • Also available as audiobook on Kobo
“Look at Me” (2016)
  • First published in Youth Imagination Magazine (Issue 43, December 2016)

 

~ VERA’S NON-FICTION ~

 
“Six Great Reasons to Write Short Fiction”
  • Guest blog post on Vania Margene Rheault’s blog (April 2022)

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Vera Brook Retweeted · khōréō magazine - subs open, 2.4 out now!
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🚨 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TOMORROW!🚨 We're looking for stories by immigrant and diaspora writers that are <5,000 words. Payment is $0.10/word. Send in your stories while you still can! More info: https://t.co/Y3hzwTJyZB https://t.co/yTwi7qvFoc
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Vera Brook Retweeted · Hexagon SF Magazine
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I hate opening submissions without warning, but I am looking for a couple pieces to fill specific empty spots! I am looking for:
-Climate/Eco-Fiction 🌱
-Fantastic Creatures 🐉
-Obsolescence 🤖

Submissions will be open until Friday, February 3rd! 🧡 https://t.co/2pZOinIarI
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Vera Brook Retweeted · Al has moved to IG: @alhess_artist
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There's a Goodreads giveaway going on for World Running Down! You can enter for a chance to win a paperback book from @angryrobotbooks!
Do it for the robots. 🤖

If you win, shoot me a message and I'll mail you a signed bookplate too.
https://t.co/I2hkXnqz4P https://t.co/FxtGVxX2EC
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Vera Brook Retweeted · Fusion Fragment
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REJECTION THREAD! When I was soliciting ideas for my recent stats thread, one request was that I provide some insight into what story elements were behind my deciding to reject it. I got some stats, but wanted a thread to add some context around each, and maybe a few tips. 1/
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Vera Brook · 2 days ago
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I #amwriting a short story today. Who else is writing? ✍️✍️✍️
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