We interrupt our hiatus to bring The Dollar Short project to a premature but affectionate end. Thanks for listening!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Pat

The Dollar Short 32: You Know, Like Zaragosa

May 5th, 2016

Lani celebrates Cinco de Mayo by facing down the superior forces of her creativity, and considers Death And What Comes Next.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support u

The Dollar Short 31: Don’t Open The Box

May 3rd, 2016

It’s time to talk about both death and Death as we begin to explore Terry Pratchett’s story, Death And What Comes Next.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on

The Dollar Short 30: Football In The Groin

Apr 29th, 2016

A day late for The Dollar Short, Lani talks about struggling with inspiration, and America’s Funniest Home Videos.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patre

The Dollar Short 29: The Second Person

Apr 26th, 2016

Alastair ponders why second person perspective is so difficult, and why interactive storytelling has so much potential.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on

The Dollar Short 28: The Hunter-Gatherer

Apr 21st, 2016

Lani is running low on inspiration, but she knows where to begin looking for it.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Black Box, by Jennifer EganI

The Dollar Short 27: What Do You Do?

Apr 19th, 2016

Alastair discusses the potential of second-person narratives in Jennifer Egan’s Black Box, and in his story of the month!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us o

The Dollar Short 26: You Will Reflect

Apr 14th, 2016

Lani tackles femininity, utility and duality in Jennifer Egan’s Black Box.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Black Box, by Jennifer EganIf you

The Dollar Short 25: Agents And Agency

Apr 13th, 2016

Alastair gets to grips with the rhythm of this month’s story, and tries to unravel the mystery of second-person perspective.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support u

The Dollar Short 24: Fresh Snow

Apr 7th, 2016

Lani considers how much this month’s story, Black Box, is another example of raw narrative potential finding a path to the reader.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Sup

The Dollar Short 23: Form And Function

Apr 5th, 2016

It’s a new month, and a new story! Today, Alastair looks at the narrative potential of Twitter, and Jennifer Egan’s story Black Box.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:S

The Dollar Short 22: The Victory Condition

Mar 31st, 2016

Today, Lani shares not one but two brand-new stories, and sets the stage for a return to form. Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Cosmicomics, by

The Dollar Short 21: Yours Sincerely

Mar 17th, 2016

Today, Lani talks about the snark-per-page count in her work, and her goals for the next story.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Cosmicomics, by

The Dollar Short 20: It Isn’t Rocket Science

Mar 15th, 2016

Today, Alastair talks about the one that got away, and the problem with large numbers.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Cosmicomics, by Italo Ca

The Dollar Short 19: An Eye For Detail

Mar 10th, 2016

Today, Lani sets a goal for last month’s story, and for next month’s, as well as paying attention to details.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!C

The Dollar Short 18: Shiny Shoes

Mar 9th, 2016

Today, Alastair talks about the necessity of existence when it comes to perfect coffee, and ends up wishing he’d just played Ze Frank’s Invocation instead.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on

The Dollar Short 17: Five Years Of Hey

Mar 3rd, 2016

Today, Lani talks about getting and keeping your confidence, creativity amidst adversity, and chooses our story for next month!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Suppor

The Dollar Short 16: The Horse

Mar 2nd, 2016

Today, Alastair shakes off a week without writing, and starts over from the first page.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Cosmicomics, by Italo C

The Dollar Short 15: A Whole New You

Feb 18th, 2016

Today, Lani talks about our old selves and our present selves, and about a couple of very special dates.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Cosmic

The Dollar Short 14: Like, Share, Subscribe

Feb 16th, 2016

Alastair wonders what the past and the future really mean in the age of the internet, and in the context of The Light Years.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support u

The Dollar Short 13: It’s All Magic

Feb 11th, 2016

Physics becomes psychology for Lani on today’s The Dollar Short, as she responds to The Light Years.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Cosmicomic

The Dollar Short 12: The Speed Of Light

Feb 9th, 2016

After spending some time with The Light Years by Italo Calvino, certified space-nerd Alastair has some thoughts on science and speculative fiction.Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.

The Dollar Short 11: Slaps

Feb 4th, 2016

How did Lani get through the publication of her first Dollar Short story, and what’s ahead for February?Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!Cosmic

The Dollar Short 10: One Down

Feb 2nd, 2016

With the first pair of stories in the bag, we pause to look backward, then push on to our next story, The Light Years by Italo Calvino!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:

The Dollar Short 9: Beep

Jan 28th, 2016

Sometimes, preparation is the enemy. Today on The Dollar Short, the unexpected sprint to the finish!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:Support us on Patreon!The Two Ra