Our second piece of audio fiction for April is "Matchmaker" written by Erin M. Hartshorn and read by Kate Baker.
Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 55 - Matchmaker by Erin M. Hartshorn [47:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (7108)
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Erin M. Hartshorn is a desert rat transplanted to a humid climate. Her ideal home has bookcases in every room. She is a moderator at Forward Motion for Writers, an on-line writers community. Her fiction has appeared both on-line and in print in various places, placed in the PARSEC short story contest, earned honorable mentions in the Writers of the Future contest, and been short-listed for the UPC Award. When she's not writing, she enjoys various handicrafts, though she prefers spending time with her family.
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www.erinmhartshorn.com/blog
I was ready to consign this to the sappy romance category part way thru, but was glad I stuck it out.
There were some interesting shifts in perspective that I won't mention, as they're spoilers that would take away from the fun of listening.
Ultimately, I liked the story because of the principled stand the protagonist took in the final reel.
Never again, indeed.