I’ve been getting a ton of hits and emails on this, so I felt inclined to make this post. This is in fact the Michael Hodges that took the parting shot photo in the June 2014 issue of Outside Magazine. I do have prints for sale. You can purchase them here. Along with nature photography, I also write speculative fiction, sometimes with heavy nature themes.

There’s also a story behind the photo, which I hope to post soon.

It really was quite an experience, one I’ll never forget. Several factors went into the image, including doing everything I could to avoid crowds. This was the most important part.

Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, and the circumstances which created the image were amongst the most unusual I’ve had in years of photography. If you have not been to Glacier Point, I suggest you see it at least once in your life. A big thanks to Outside Magazine for picking up the photo. It couldn’t have found a better home.

Outdoor Magazine June 2014 Parting Shot

The good folks over at Hugo-winning fanzine SF Signal asked for my opinion on a “dream anthology”. Head on over to their great website and check out my picks. You’ll also find dream anthologies from fine writers like Alex Kane and Brad R. Torgersen.

“Divinity” is my fourth story with Perihelion and editor Sam Bellotto Jr. If you like to read exoplanet science fiction and have a thing for critters, jump on in.

I’m pleased to announce that my exoplanet biological research story, “Divinity” has been purchased for publication by Perihelion Science Fiction. This is my fourth sale to Perihelion, and I’m thrilled to be working with editor Sam Bellotto Jr once more.

I’ll post a release date as soon as it becomes available.

2013 was an excellent year, and as the Hugos and other awards move forward, I’m posting my published fiction for 2013. This is also my last year of qualification for the John W. Campbell Best New Writer Award. I’m thrilled with that.

“Hydra” – AE: The Canadian Science Fiction Review – November 2013

“Swampy Transitions” – Plasma Frequency Magazine – December 2013

“Carillion’s Schemes” – Perihelion Science Fiction – October 2013

“Fletcher’s Mountains” – Perihelion Science Fiction – June, 2013

“Lost Branch of the Silver” – Bards and Sages Quarterly – October 2013

“Uncommon Ally” – Penumbra Magazine – May 2013

“Krieger” – Interstellar Fiction – April 2013

I’ve been asked which of my short stories is my favorite. That’s a tough one. If pressed, I’d say Fletcher’s Mountains is the best short story I’ve published. But you know what they say about a writer’s ability to judge his/her work. “Hydra” has perhaps received the best feedback. Either way, it’s been a great ride these past few years, and I look forward to keeping this momentum.