Author
Sandra M. Odell
Sandra lives in Washington state with her husband, two teenage sons, and two cats. She is an avid reader, compulsive writer, and rabid chocoholic. Her work has appeared in such venues as Jim Baen's Universe, Crossed Genres, and Ideomancer. Her first collection of short stories, The Twelve Ways of Christmas, was released by Hydra House Books in 2012.
Sandra is a graduate of Clarion West 2010, and attended Taos Toolbox in 2013. She is currently seeking representation for her first novel.
Sandra is a graduate of Clarion West 2010, and attended Taos Toolbox in 2013. She is currently seeking representation for her first novel.
Amber
Every morning Mom says, "Today is the day I get my new body." And I lie and tell her, "No, Mom, that's tomorrow." Then she happily squeals like a rusted nail yanked out of scrap metal. "I'm so excited! I can't wait to wear a dress again!" I don't understand Mom's body…
Exchanges, No Refunds
"They wash ashore like moonbeams. I bring them in and lay them out to dry," the old man said from his stool behind the counter. The words lingered with hints of Latakia blend pipe tobacco. Dull yellow whiskers circled his mouth, those on his cheeks coarse and white. "Sometimes…