Here is Part Three, the last part, of "Lovestory," which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 1998. Time: 26:51 File Size: 18.5mbI'm off for a short vacation to the lovely (cold) state of Maine, so Free Reads

Lovestory Part Two

Oct 29th, 2012

Here's your special Hurricane Sandy edition of the Free Reads Podcast. As I type this, the storm rages just outside my window. But a mere Frankenweather event isn't going to keep me from bringing you Part Two of Lovestory, which was first

Lovestory Part One

Oct 23rd, 2012

I'm back after an unscheduled week of podcasting vacation. Here is Part One of "Lovestory" which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 1998. This one is a little different: it's all aliens, all the time. Time: 2

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Eight (the last part)

Oct 9th, 2012

And so we come to the end of the voyage here with Part Eight of "The Wreck of the Godspeed." It was first published in the Science Fiction Book Club anthology called BETWEEN WORLDS edited by Robert Silverberg and was the title story of m

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Seven

Oct 1st, 2012

Congratulations! You've reached the second-to-last episode of "The Wreck of the Godspeed" Here then is Part Seven of The "Wreck of the Godspeed" which was first published in a Science Fiction Book Club anthology called BETWEEN WORLDS, ed

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Six

Sep 24th, 2012

We are getting very near the end of "The Wreck of the Godspeed" here with Part Six. Not a lot happens for most of this episode until the end and then ... big doings! Time: 23:40 File Size: 16.3mbSorry to keep harping on this, but I

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Five

Sep 17th, 2012

Time marches on as summer slips away here while in outer space our starship forges deeper into mystery. Here is Part Five of The "Wreck of the Godspeed" which was first published in a Science Fiction Book Club anthology called BETWEEN WO

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Four

Sep 10th, 2012

This time around we have a double-length episode and thank you for your patience. You are about to hear Part Four of "The Wreck of the Godspeed." It was first published in a Science Fiction Book Club anthology called BETWEEN WORLDS. H

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Three

Sep 4th, 2012

Back on track (I hope!).After various misadventures, which you, patient listeners, are all too well aware of, here at last is Part Three of "The Wreck of the Godspeed." It was first published in a Science Fiction Book Club anthology calle

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Two (Really)

Sep 2nd, 2012

Insert embarassment glyph here. I don't know how I screwed up, but I did. Here's the real Part Two. And I know I've fallen behind, but I am off at the World Science Fiction Convention in Chicago and some writing and life stuff happened right

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Two

Aug 20th, 2012

Here's Part Two of my 2004 novella "The Wreck Of The Godspeed" which was first published in a Science Fiction Book Club anthology called BETWEEN WORLDS. Our hero starts to settle in for the long journey. Time: 19:02 File Size: 13.2

The Wreck of the Godspeed Part One

Aug 14th, 2012

Here's Part One of my 2004 novella "The Wreck Of The Godspeed" which was first published in a Science Fiction Book Club anthology called BETWEEN WORLDS, which is probably why you've never heard of it. This is a long one! Time: 21:59

Crazy Me Part Two

Aug 6th, 2012

Here is the second part of "Crazy Me" a slimstreamy visit to the End Times (maybe). Includes raccoons. And beer. Warning: this episode is hot in every sense of the word. Time: 25:41 File Size: 17.7mbElsewhere online you can find me at

Crazy Me Part One

Jul 30th, 2012

So yeah, this one is late, as I expected. I actually had it ready to go late Friday, but decided to hold off since nobody checks these things on the weekend. Here then is Part One of "Crazy Me" which was first published on Tor.com in May,

The Edge of Nowhere Part Three

Jul 17th, 2012

I'm off for yet another trip, so I'm posting this episode early (yay!) but I'll probably be late on the next (boo!). In any event, here is Part Three (the last part!) of a new (old) story, "The Edge of Nowhere" which was first published

The Edge of Nowhere Part Two

Jul 11th, 2012

Here is Part Twoof a new (old) story, "The Edge of Nowhere" which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 2005. It was subsequently reprinted in the YEAR'S BEST SCIENCE FICTION #11,edited by David Hartwell an

The Edge of Nowhere Part One

Jul 5th, 2012

Here is Part One of a new (old) story, "The Edge of Nowhere" which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 2005. It was subsequently reprinted in the YEAR'S BEST SCIENCE FICTION #11,edited by David Hartwell and Ka

The Last Judgment Part Six (The Last Part)

Jun 28th, 2012

I know there have been those of you listeners out in Podcastland who have been waiting for this. With the posting here of Part Six, my novella "The Last Judgment" is now complete. That's right, you can now be the first kid on your block to

The Last Judgment Part Five

Jun 22nd, 2012

Here is Part Five of my novella "The Last Judgment" which was the cover story of the April/May issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. It is read by Genevieve Aichele. Time:24:01 File Size: 16.5mbElsewhere online you can find me at A

The Last Judgment Part Four

Jun 13th, 2012

Here is Part Four of my novella "The Last Judgement" which was the cover story of the April/May issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. It is read by Genevieve Aichele. Fay gets yet another surprise in this one. Is the case over alr

The Last Judgment Part Three

Jun 6th, 2012

Here is Part Three of my novella "The Last Judgement" which was the cover story of the April/May issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. It is read by Genevieve Aichele. This one is quite a bit longer than the previous parts -- call it

The Last Judgment Part Two

May 31st, 2012

Here is Part Two of my new novella, "The Last Judgment" which is the cover story of the April/May Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. It is read by Genevieve Aichele. Time: 16:36. File size: 11.4mb.As long as you're in a James Pat

The Last Judgment Part One

May 24th, 2012

Here is the beginning of my new novella, "The Last Judgment" which is the cover story of the April/May Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. It is read by Genevieve Aichele. Time: 22:40. File size: 15.6mb.As long as you're in a James Pa

May 18th, 2012

Why School Buses Are Yellow Here is a very short and very silly story that was first published online in Eileen Gunn's excellent (and sorely missed) 'zine Infinite Matrix. Time: 10:03 Size 6.9MB

May 8th, 2012

Happy Ending 2.0 Happy Ending 2.0Free Reads is back! Welcome to the relaunch of Free Reads. This week's offering is Happy Ending 2.0, first published in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in March, 2011