Serial - The Guild of Swordsmen
“Henceforth,” the official in the embroidered blue robe was saying, “the Imperial Palace is your home, the Emperor’s protection and pleasure your guiding purpose.” Lida leaned heavily on the crutches she had been given. She could almost feel the eyes of the palace doctor who had inspected the wound in her leg. He had practically [...]
Introduction to Issue 17 Poetry
Welcome to our latest issue of Silver Blade poetry.
Interview with Jane Yolen
John Mannone interviews award-winning poet Jane Yolen
Serial - The Guild of Swordsmen
Lida suspected that her fourth match was not going to be won as easily as her first three.
A Quick Word
Issue 17 is my second as Silver Blade’s short fiction editor. I’m proud to be part of the staff and appreciate the opportunity to read the pieces authors submit to us…
Altruism
“Take me home, Daddy,” she screamed to make herself heard. “Please!”
Unlocking
One has to wonder... what exactly is she unlocking?
The Guild of Swordsmen: Part 7
She didn’t recognize more than a handful of the swordsmen there, and it seemed that few of the Imperial City’s most elite fighters had chosen to enter…
The Cursed Axe
Sabela knew what they were: thugs, murderers, and thieves. And it was past time something was done about them.
Christmas in Space
You could argue that that whole Christmas thing doesn’t make much sense out here, among the stars. Myriad suns and worlds, as many equinoxes as you care to calculate, all the special alignments you can imagine.
But it’s all still there, right?
A Portrait of Time
It was on my tenth visit that Arturo asked me to write my name on an apple. It was mottled with a red splodge that looked like a butterfly.
And Then… ?
Many people are under the impression the words “and” and “then”* are interchangeable…
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