About Mike
Michael McCormick's award-winning fiction, poetry, and articles have appeared in many journals and anthologies. He is currently writing an urban fantasy novel.
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Mike belongs to the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), Science Fiction Poetry Association (SFPA), Codex Writers Group, League of Minnesota Poets (LOMP), and The Loft Literary Center.
Mike & his wife Laura split their time between Saint Paul, Minnesota and Lake Superior. They enjoy travel, hiking, Tai Chi, and perplexing cats.
They have two grown daughters and a growing collection of books, vinyl records, ceramic owls, peculiar rocks, and other anachronisms.
Published Works
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News & Events
Sep
2020
OPOSSUM PRIZE
Michael McCormick's flash fiction story "Lava Lady" was announced as a finalist for the 2020 Opossum Literary Prize.
July
2020
A POETIC TRILOGY
A trilogy of three Michael McCormick poems appear in the Summer issue of Poetica Review: Revolution 9, Farm Girl, and Depression.
June
2020
LIFE ON A PLANET
Michael McCormick's poem "Life on a Planet" appears in issue 3 of Frozen Wavelets.
June
2020
HEARING CRICKETS?
Just in time for summer, Michael McCormick's poem "Crickets" appears in the Summer 2020 issue of Martin Lake Journal.
Mar
2020
A GLASS DARKLY
Michael McCormick's dark fantasy story "A Glass Darkly" appeared in The Arcanist magazine.
Nov
2019
MOCCASIN AWARD
Michael McCormick's poem "Willow" was third-place winner of the 35th annual Moccasin Award, presented by the League of Minnesota Poets. As a bonus, Mike's whimsical new poem "Pulled Over by a Poem" is included in the latest issue of Moccasin Journal.
Oct
2019
HEAR MIKE READ
Hear Michael McCormick read aloud his poem "Marigje" on the Science Fiction Poetry Association's Halloween page!
Sep
2019
TALKING STICK
The 28th annual Talking Stick journal came out at a book release party on 9/21. It includes Michael McCormick's poem "Casino" inspired by a local Indian establishment.
Sep
2019
ANTHOLOGY TWO-FER
The new Poetry Nook Anthology includes not one but two of Michael McCormick's poems: "Marigje" and "Willow". On sale now in paperback and e-book.
July
2019
AFTERLIVES OF WRITERS
A new anthology Afterlives of the Writers includes Michael McCormick's short story "A Dubliner's Return". Find out what happened to James Joyce in the afterlife, along with Jack Kerouac, C.S. Lewis, Kurt Vonnegut, Emily Bronte, & others!
June
2019
LET IT SNOW
Michael McCormick's hopeful "cli-fi" tale "Snow 2562" appears in issue #2 of DreamForge magazine.
Mar
2019
STILL POWERFUL 20 YEARS LATER
A story Michael McCormick published twenty years ago in Japan is now available in USA as a free reprint! "Book of Changes" brought a perspective to 1945 Hiroshima that still moves readers today.
Feb
2019
FAIRY TALE
Michael McCormick's magical fairy tale "The Twelfth Pilgrim" appears in volume 25 of Three Drops from a Cauldron magazine.
Nov
2018
BOGO DEAL
Buy the latest issue of Moccasin journal and you'll get Michael McCormick's new poem "Cathedral Rock" plus a reprint "Hummer Sunset" as an added bonus.
Sep
2018
BOOK PARTY
A book release party was held in Osage MN for Talking Stick volume 27 which includes Michael McCormick's new poem "Ex-Poem".
Sep
2018
MAGICAL CRIME SCENE
Michael McCormick's spooky short story "Our God is a Jealous God" appears in the Magical Crime Scene Investigation anthology.
Aug
2018
CURIOUS FICTIONS
Michael McCormick joined Curious Fictions, a place where you can subscribe to authors, support their work, read stories and get news. Visit Mike's author page to check it out and subscribe.
June
2018
ECO POEM
Michael McCormick's poem "Hummer Sunset" appeared in Plum Tree Tavern, an "eco-poetry" journal that celebrates nature, environment, and ecology.
May
2018
CODEX
Michael McCormick was invited to join the Codex Writers Group for published science fiction & fantasy authors. Mike was already a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA).
April
2018
WINNING POEM
Michael McCormick's poem "Marigje", previously published on Halloween 2016, won first place prize in the 176th Poetry Nook contest.
Dec
2017
TWO-FER
Two poems by Michael McCormick,"Mother Superior" and "Demonic Text", appeared in this year's annual poetry collection in The Moccasin journal.
Sept
2017
POETRY PRIZE
Michael McCormick's previously published poem "Willow" received Honorable Mention in the Poetry Nook 146th contest.
June
2017
A GLOBAL WARMING TALE
Days after the announcement the US is pulling from the Paris climate accord, Michael McCormick's flash fiction "Key South" appeared in Cease, Cows.
Feb
2017
A "HARD POEM"
Michael McCormick decided to share a poem written in grief and anger after the 2014 death of a close friend. "Green Lake" appears in the new issue of The Roaring Muse.
Feb
2017
RAY BRADBURY AWARD
Michael McCormick's nomination for the Science Fiction Writers of America Ray Bradbury award for best sci-fi film or TV show -- Westworld's "Bicameral Mind" episode -- made it onto the Nebula ballot.
Feb
2017
INSTAPOEM
Her Heart Poetry reprinted Michael McCormick's award-winning poem "Wounded Sky" in graphic form on Instagram.
Oct 31 2016
HALLOWEEN POEM
Michael McCormick's poem Marigje about a 1591 witch burning, appeared in Fickle Muses on Halloween.
Sep 17 2016
BOOK RELEASE PARTY
Jackpine Writers Bloc hosted a Book Release Party for Talking Stick Volume 25, which includes Michael McCormick's short story "Cass at 83". Now available from Amazon and other booksellers!
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Aug
2016
BOWIE ANTHOLOGY
An anthology of David Bowie inspired stories and poetry, including Michael McCormick's poem "Ghost Star", is now available on Amazon and elsewhere. Proceeds go to cancer care and research.
July
2016
DAILY SF
Michael McCormick's short story "Boy in the Giant Robot" was the featured story in Daily Science Fiction.
June
2016
INAUGURAL HAIGA
Electric Haiga launched with Michael McCormick's award-winning poem "Wounded Sky" as its first haiga. Haiga are like haiku paired with images.
Nov
2015
REVIEW
Black Gate Magazine reviewed the Fall/Winter issue of Whistling Shade, including Michael McCormick's poem Monkey No Monkey.
Oct 29 2015
HALLOWEEN READING
Michael McCormick read selected poems at Eat My Words bookstore in Minneapolis before an enthusiastic crowd at a "Spooky Basement Party".
March 2011
POETRY PRIZE
Michael McCormick's poem "Wounded Sky" selected in the 6th Annual Writer's Digest Poetry Awards.
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