“The Roses Thorn” – In Tales of Fantasy, Summer, 2007 from Kerlak Publishing

Marah wanted to be more beautiful to attract the attention of a young man for whom she longed. Fortunately for her, she knew a wizard!

“The Dragon of Yellow Wood” – May 2006, Surprising Stories

Reprinted:
July 2006 Better Fiction

"The Dragon of Yellow Wood" is another of the Siliar stories. This one looks at a different side of the world order and departs from most traditional fantasy approaches. In this, Shreg the Watchful faces two attractive choices, knowing that the selection of one eliminates the other.

"An intriguing story that picks up energy and tension as it moves towards its climax... A nice job of writing."
Terry Weide

“Against the Shaman” – December 2005, Better Fiction: 2005 Year in Review

"Against the Shaman" is set in the Siliar world. In it, a young student of magic struggles to find significance in his station in life. It is tempting for him to bide his time until later, but he is challenged by the present to do otherwise.

“High Pass Bridge” – September 2005 with Anthony Snodgrass, Nth Degree

Sergeant Idryan leads the Second Squad to investigate trouble at High Pass Bridge. He finds that, for his men, struggles within are often as difficult as struggles outwardly.

“Ultimate Weapon” – April 2005, AtFantasy

Rogin finds himself given an easy assignment for his realm, but though his duties are quite comfortable, his mind is troubled.

"I've just read your story, and it was really good... I thoroughly enjoyed the story and found it to be the sort of thing that I've been wanting to write."
Johne (Phy) Cook www.phywriter.com

As a child, Seanis suffered a tragic loss in her life. In this story, set in Deep Magic's world of Kenatos, she struggles to put the past behind her and to find her place in society -- as a warrior among the Wilderknights.

“Freedom's Fire” – Spring 2005, In Unparalleled Journeys short story anthology

Taken from the distant history of Siliar, "Freedom's Fire" recounts the trials of Korgoth, a young (by dwarven standards) slave to the dragons.

"... “Freedom’s Fire” ... introduces you to a young dwarf named Korgoth... Snodgrass weaves the action and adventure with a detailed culture and setting in a manner that allows the story to stand on its own. ...overall it was a very enjoyable read." Scott M. Sandridge, Review

“The Total Embodiment of Frustration” – September 2004, Deep Magic

A near-future science fiction story. Have you ever felt out of control? This science fiction short story places you in a terrifying situation with global consequences.

“My Name is Jim” – Fall 2004, Amazing Journeys Magazine

Reprinted:
April 2006, The Sword Review
December 2006, Ray Gun Revivial

Nominated for the 2004 Fountain Award, a ‘best of year’ speculative fiction award offered by the Speculative Literature Foundation.

"My Name is Jim" is a science fiction story set in Earth's near future. Jim is an asteroid miner who experiences an accident that changes his life - and his way of thinking.

"It's a great story. After I read it I stayed awake all night thinking about its implications. When a story keeps me awake at night I have to print it."
Ed Knight, Editor

"... a deftly scribed story of interplanetary proletarian prejudice.... Snodgrass manages his exposition with good style and also manages to build a suspenseful story out of ordinary events, at least as ordinary applies to mining colonies on asteroids...." Daniel E. Blackston, Review

“A Change in Winds” – with Anthony Snodgrass, August 2004, AtFantasy

Written with his 15 year old son, this is a story depicts a moment in Xander's life that leads to great change.

“The Potato Farmer of Jamescamp” – Summer 2004, Amazing Journeys Magazine

Weldon, a man with an unsavory past offers his help dealing with a band of ogres that have attacked the mines in Jamescamp.