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The What If Journal

Reflections, happenings, and possibilities from Cynthia Swanson, author of The Bookseller, The Glass Forest, and Anyone But Her; editor of Denver Noir.

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Leopard Gestation

Or, What's the Lead Time for Indie/Self Publishing a Book?

Hey, you! Heads Up!

A Quick Note About Two Upcoming Events

The Sky is Falling*

*Not really. It just feels that way.

The One That Got Away

Finding Redemption in Setback

Library Love

Yes, you CAN be an author and still use (and love) libraries

But, I mean...what IS it?

Some thoughts on genre

Is AI Crushing Your Creative Spirit?

Do not despair...all is not lost*

It's Pub Week!

This Isn't New launches on Thurs 5/21, and I'm celebrating with a giveaway!

Not Like the Others

A story about body image, and why it's uncomfortable writing about it

In Praise of Short Fiction

To Complement Our Short Attention Spans