From Author Blaylock

We are excited to feature "What the Buck!" by Author Zoë Blaylock in the fabulous February 2023 issue of Electric Spec. Zoë was kind enough to send along some comments about the story.

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Having long looked up at a starry sky and wished that benevolent aliens would invite me to explore the galaxy, I waited. But no invitation came. Finally it occurred to me that just because wishes can’t come true in three dimensions, doesn’t mean they can’t come true in two.

So, armed with a yearning in search of satisfaction and a prompt to write about aliens, I set to work. Not that I didn’t need to write and re-write the story ad nauseam—and also to get generous feedback from several writing groups...

And, of course, I often cried because it was the worst story ever written. And, of course, I sometimes crowed that it was the best story ever written. Funny, huh?

Indeed. That’s what saved the day: humor. I first laughed at my ego. Then I laughed at my dejected alter ego. And, before I knew it, my alter ego and his twin brother began acting like real wise guys and making "What the Buck!" a story worth telling.

In a nutshell, I laughed my way to the end—and I hope you will too!

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Thanks, Zoë Very interesting!
Be sure to check out "What the Buck!" and all the rest of the stories on February 28, 2023!