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Maikro: Haiku and Microfiction
Maikro collects 99 haiku and 34 works of microfiction, most falling in the speculative fiction realm (science fiction, fantasy, horror) with a few literary pieces tossed into the mix
slick sea stones glimmer
golden leviathan sinks
night soars on gulls' wings
wise elder wordsmyth
telling tales of earth that was
blue skies in our minds
Fallen Angel
Leathery wings tangled, she falls from heaven's love-making, crashes to Times Square. Rises from the crater. Smiles at the morning after.
slick sea stones glimmer
golden leviathan sinks
night soars on gulls' wings
wise elder wordsmyth
telling tales of earth that was
blue skies in our minds
Fallen Angel
Leathery wings tangled, she falls from heaven's love-making, crashes to Times Square. Rises from the crater. Smiles at the morning after.
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First published January 1, 2012
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Milo James Fowler
166 books242 followersMilo James Fowler is the cross-genre author of more than thirty books: space adventures, post-apocalyptic survival stories, mysteries, and westerns. A native San Diegan, he now makes his home in West Michigan with his wife and all four seasons. Some readers seem to enjoy the unique brand of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and humor found in his ever-growing body of work. Soli Deo gloria.
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February 7, 2018
Besides being a Book Reviewer, I’m also an author who has written three books so far; two under this name and my erotic endeavor under another name, and I’ve written both Haiku [erotic] and Micro Fiction as the author did in this book. [The vast number of stories I’ve written consists only of 5 sentences].
Writing Haiku with its restriction to paint a personalized image in a reader’s mind [no two individuals will come up with the same exact image] using only three lines, whose syllable count is 5-7-5, is not as easy as it seems.
As you might imagine it’s quite difficult to write any decent story without having length restrictions. So, you can imagine the skill it takes to write one which consists of less than 250 words, which Mr. Fowler has once again done exceedingly well in creating a basic brief story in his reader’s mind and leaving them to envision the rest of the story for themselves.
For having his readers pictorial images of stories which they can complete themselves, I’ve given this book 5 STARS
Writing Haiku with its restriction to paint a personalized image in a reader’s mind [no two individuals will come up with the same exact image] using only three lines, whose syllable count is 5-7-5, is not as easy as it seems.
As you might imagine it’s quite difficult to write any decent story without having length restrictions. So, you can imagine the skill it takes to write one which consists of less than 250 words, which Mr. Fowler has once again done exceedingly well in creating a basic brief story in his reader’s mind and leaving them to envision the rest of the story for themselves.
For having his readers pictorial images of stories which they can complete themselves, I’ve given this book 5 STARS
June 19, 2017
Milo's "Maikros"--a blend of horror, strange ideas, fantasy and beauty in varying proportions in both Haiku and Micro/Flash Fiction styles. One should only listen to a few at a time, to savor them. I was so fortunate as to receive an AUDIO copy and enjoyed crisp narration with a delightful British accent (only fair as the author is from the UK) lovingly sharing the delightful, the devious and the devilish poetry and prose proffered by an intricate mind.
September 30, 2022
Maikro by Milo James Fowler is a collection of micro fiction. Fiction that tells a story In less than 100 words.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this anthology. But I took a shot and I'm glad I did. It was a fun break from a normal narrative but was still easier to digest than philosophical poetry.
Sarah Jones reads with a beautiful voice.
*I received a free copy of this book for review. My review is my completely honest opinion of the provided work.*
I wasn't sure what to expect from this anthology. But I took a shot and I'm glad I did. It was a fun break from a normal narrative but was still easier to digest than philosophical poetry.
Sarah Jones reads with a beautiful voice.
*I received a free copy of this book for review. My review is my completely honest opinion of the provided work.*
September 12, 2021
This was a lot of fun. I had never heard science fiction haiku (plus other genres) before. This was a lot like walking along a fence with knotholes you could look through. Each knothole, be it a microfiction or haiku, gave a glimpse into alternate realities.
I got an audible code from the author to check it out which I appreciated.
I got an audible code from the author to check it out which I appreciated.
January 23, 2014
“Maikro” presents us with ninety-nine haikus and thirty-four works of micro-fiction. As a poet myself, I know how difficult it is to create a successful and an emotionally accessible haiku, but Mr. Fowler proves he’s quite adept at his craft.
His poetic works begin and center on the concept of motion in nature: sunlight and shifting sand, wandering clouds, sudden bursts of bird wings, and Earth’s slow rotation into darkness and moonlit skies. Halfway through his collection, the overall dynamic transitions into the speculative realm. Mutants and steampunkesque humanoids pulsate with oil and radioactive blood. Two favorites of mine are “statue on duty / gleaming mechanical man / winks at passerby,” and “vampyres are breeding / sewers and subway tunnels / springtime underground.”
His fiction is quick and energetic. Works range from six-word and one to two-sentence stories into works peaking at about one hundred words. Once again, he offers us unexpected tales rooted in science fiction and fantasy. I loved “Mimecry,” a tiny, odd story about the narrator’s aversion to clowns and tender fascination with mimes. “That one at the park with the tear painted on his cheek?... He imagines the whole world contained within a single blue teardrop. And he sheds one all his own.”
This collection is great for lovers of genre poetry and fiction. I really enjoyed it.
His poetic works begin and center on the concept of motion in nature: sunlight and shifting sand, wandering clouds, sudden bursts of bird wings, and Earth’s slow rotation into darkness and moonlit skies. Halfway through his collection, the overall dynamic transitions into the speculative realm. Mutants and steampunkesque humanoids pulsate with oil and radioactive blood. Two favorites of mine are “statue on duty / gleaming mechanical man / winks at passerby,” and “vampyres are breeding / sewers and subway tunnels / springtime underground.”
His fiction is quick and energetic. Works range from six-word and one to two-sentence stories into works peaking at about one hundred words. Once again, he offers us unexpected tales rooted in science fiction and fantasy. I loved “Mimecry,” a tiny, odd story about the narrator’s aversion to clowns and tender fascination with mimes. “That one at the park with the tear painted on his cheek?... He imagines the whole world contained within a single blue teardrop. And he sheds one all his own.”
This collection is great for lovers of genre poetry and fiction. I really enjoyed it.
August 6, 2016
An Eclectic Collection
Milo James Folwer's maikro - haiku and microfiction offers 99 haiku and 34 works of very short fiction. There's something for every reader: speculative science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as well as humor and even a few literary stories.
My personal favorite is Third Eye:
"Three eyes are far better than two. Thanks Santa! The new one in back sees everything I’ve been missing. Like you with that meat cleaver."
Milo James Fowler, talented author of Unseen Things, once again proves his depth and breadth as a writer with maikro - haiku and microfiction. His work has to be read, savored, and mulled, much like a delicious wine.
Milo James Folwer's maikro - haiku and microfiction offers 99 haiku and 34 works of very short fiction. There's something for every reader: speculative science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as well as humor and even a few literary stories.
My personal favorite is Third Eye:
"Three eyes are far better than two. Thanks Santa! The new one in back sees everything I’ve been missing. Like you with that meat cleaver."
Milo James Fowler, talented author of Unseen Things, once again proves his depth and breadth as a writer with maikro - haiku and microfiction. His work has to be read, savored, and mulled, much like a delicious wine.
October 29, 2014
Great collection.
I loved the multi-sensory appeal in the 99 haiku. The first half are filled with great imagery from nature - waves collapse, dawn's glow, urban cacophony, clouds stampede the blue, greasy pigeons.
One word - evocative.
The haiku cover a variety of themes, including time travel, dreams, fantasy and horror.
There are also 34 pieces of micro-fiction of varying lengths. These little gems draw you in...take you on a journey...
I loved the multi-sensory appeal in the 99 haiku. The first half are filled with great imagery from nature - waves collapse, dawn's glow, urban cacophony, clouds stampede the blue, greasy pigeons.
One word - evocative.
The haiku cover a variety of themes, including time travel, dreams, fantasy and horror.
There are also 34 pieces of micro-fiction of varying lengths. These little gems draw you in...take you on a journey...
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