News, such as it is

[aadler]

6:40PM Central Afghan Time

I haven’t managed to do any writing since my last post, but I have a few slow days to myself and I’m hoping to make good use of them. We did a foot patrol into Tarin Kowt and a couple of village assessments into a very Taliban-friendly area, plus there was a visit from a retired four-star general; that’s enough to keep you preoccupied.

On a pleasant note, my story “All Ye Who Enter” was nominated in the Best Joyce category in the “Serenity on the Hellmouth Awards”. (Considering that Liz Estrada’s “the Way, Way Back” — Best Kate — was another nominee, I hold myself to be in exalted company. Other familiar names are Roseveare and NWHepcat.) I wrote that story almost four years ago; I’m surprised — but not at all displeased — that it’s still receiving notice.

Enough for now. Let’s go see if I can do anything creative.