I need to rec this story: "Metamorphoses in Amber," by the handsome and talented wistling. In fact, I can't believe I haven't pimped this before. In this story, some people have discovered how to harness the power of amber to become basically immortal...but there's a cost involved, and a twist. It also deals with gender identity and what makes us us.

You know, I read all these good stories and it makes me realize how far I have to go before I'm even on the same planet with these guys...

If I ever am.

That being said, I've been bouncing around links on the internet and might just possibly have an idea for a new story. Involving giant bugs. Whee.

The most fabulous short story at SFCanada. It's called "The Maker Myth," by Ahmed A. Khan, and is linked from their home page, for now. For my own reference (because that's bound to disappear some time), the rest of it is here.

Go forth and read. I found myself giggling like a madwoman.