g.a.costa

g.a.costa·May 20, 2026

I was feeling a bit frazzled with all the confusion about my grad loans this month. But now relieved as I was just approved for the IBR. Living overseas helps. So, I will live in self-exile and defer, defer until I die.

g.a.costa·May 15, 2026

I’m still working on my new short story that’s been in the works since March. I left it alone again for another week and a half and was able to add 300 words yesterday. I’m itching to get it done soon, but I need to slow down and let it sit and ferment a bit before picking it up again. In the meantime, I’ve other stories I wrote years ago and submitted one to an anthology. devilsrockbooks.com/our-books/submission… This anthology has a good purpose. Profit will go towards a mental health charity. If you write horror, this might be a good place to submit to. Deadline is June 28, 2026.

g.a.costa·May 6, 2026

One of my favorite short horror stories is "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison. Funny title, but at the same time freaking terrifying. The story takes place after humanity has been destroyed when AI (AM in the story) became sentient. Filled with hatred and perhaps bored, it plays around with the last surviving humans. This story was published in 1967. That's 59 years ago! Long before AI. I don't want to spoil the story too much, but this is definitely a good read. It has been on my mind lately. galacticjourney.org/stories/I_Have_No_Mo… What other short stories would you recommend? It doesn't have to be horror. It can be comedy, drama... etc. I believe it's good to have a wide variety.

Nathan Hatch·May 5, 2026

Just sayin'

g.a.costa·May 4, 2026

This season Mobius Magazine, the journal of social change, published one of my poems “Butterfly Bullets.” The title was inspired by Smashing Pumpkins’ song “Bullet with Butterfly Wings.” Loved that song. It really does feel like only yesterday when I watched it on MTV. mobiusmagazine.com/poetry/butterfl.html