Bishop's Opening
| First published | January 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Short Fiction |
| Length | Novella |
Synopsis
A small spaceship with a 3 person crew/throuple has to deal with a fire. A group of people with a clear hierarchy (e.g., the king can command the bishop) has to deal with assassination attempts and the like. The 2 groups meet. They have very different cultures.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ignyte Award | Best Novella | Nominee/Finalist |
| 2023 | Locus Poll Award | Best Novella | Nominee/Finalist |
| 2023 | Nebula Award | Novella | Nominee/Finalist |
Publications (7)
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2022 | Clarkesworld, January 2022 | Wyrm Publishing | MAGAZINE | 37 |
| January 2022 | Clarkesworld, January 2022 | Wyrm Publishing | MAGAZINE | 37 |
| August 2023 | The Year's Top Tales of Space and Time 3 | Infinivox | Anthology | 11 |
| August 2023 | The Year's Top Tales of Space and Time 3 | Infinivox | Anthology | |2 |
| August 2024 | The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume 8 | Night Shade Books | Anthology | 303 |
| August 2024 | The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume 8 | Night Shade Books | Anthology | |19 |
| September 2024 | The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume 8 | JABberwocky Literary Agency | Anthology | |19 |