Author

K. A. Gillett

K.A. Gillett writes fantasy adventures for middle grade readers, and science fiction and fantasy short stories for adults. She is a graduate of Odyssey and a winner in the 2008 Writers of the Future contest. Visit her at kagillet.com.

http://www.kagillett.com/

Swarm, the Queen Commanded

Taja's seven fingers worked quickly, efficiently. The tiny brushes at the end of each digit distributed yellow pollen from flower to flower. She worked her way up the branch, pollinating--as directed by the chief of the ag station--every fifth flower. The tree limb, cool under…