Monthly Archives: December 2014

Temples, trees and turmeric: Notes from Delhi

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

I’m in Delhi, which is having its coldest December days in eleven years. Lots of fog and smog. On the streets, at dusk, small fires cast a bit of light and warmth and a lot of smoke. Folks burn whatever they can … Continue reading →

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Four Faces of an Alien God

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

Isn’t that a really cool title? It’s the name I gave to my most experimental piece of flash fiction, which is now published by LampLight, a quarterly magazine of literary dark fiction. The issue is available for USD 2.99 in a variety … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Englehart

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

I’m pleased to report that my story Ghosts of Englehart is now live at AE – The Canadian Science Fiction Review. I love the illustration by Roan Carter. It’s beautiful and captures the feel of the story perfectly, I think. … Continue reading →

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Schrödinger’s email

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

Ah! An email from magazine xyz, where my story has been held for the last several months. My fingers hover over the mouse, anxious. In this moment, there are two possibilities – acceptance or rejection. Once I click and read the email, the possibilities will appear … Continue reading →

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