I asked fellow The Rabbit Hole VII: Not From Here anthology contributors to share some things about themselves prior to publication and those generous enough to do so will be appearing here for the next week or so.
Each entry gives a taste of their contribution, a little about them, how to contact them, how their story came about, and definitely a link to The Rabbit Hole VII: Not From Here (which you should purchase because it would make each and every one of us happy.
you do want to make us happy, don’t you?
i mean, considering what we wrote, you want us to know you’re a good person, right?).
And now, H. Donovan Lyón’s HAVING A MONOTREME TO TEA:
Meltwater leaking in through the fuel line connector to the generator had diluted the remaining diesel fuel to the point of rendering it incapable of combustion. That, coupled with week-long overcast skies with dropping temperatures, utterly depleted stores, and a badly mangled foot, meant I had little choice but to hike out without delay if I aimed to survive. The overused creek and paddle metaphor was certainly appropriate under the circumstances, and the infection and fever resulting from my chainsaw mishap made the chances of a favorable outlook particularly bleak. As I took my last bite of salt-pork and pulled my blanket up to my chin, I vowed to begin the twelve-mile journey to Three-Forks Landing at first light — if I could outlast the damp and cold lurking just a few feet away from my bunk on this dreadful night.
How the story came about:
Monotreme came about following a discussion with my granddaughter about unusual animals native to Australia, particularly egg-laying and pouched mammals. That, coupled with an interest in the game of chess, resulted in a fantasy piece of short fiction.
About H. Donovan Lyón:
H. Donovan Lyón is from the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and grew up listening to tales of witches, self-flagellating “penitentes,” and an assortment of ghouls and creatures inhabiting the mystical mountains of Northern New Mexico. H. Donovan Lyón currently resides in Colorado, and spends the vast majority of his time, thankfully, in the company of horses.
See all The Rabbit Hole VII: Not From Here stories here.
The Rabbit Hole VII: Not From Here is available on
- Apple Books
- Barnes and Noble
- Rakuten kobo
- Everand
- Tolino (Thalia)
- Fable
- Smashwords
- Vivlio
- Also available through Overdrive, cloudlibrary, Baker & Taylor, ODILO, Borrowbox, and Gardners.