Bruce H. McCosar profiled Kaleidotrope for his Recommended Reading series and mentioned “A Family Forged“: “Here are a few of the best stories from recent issues…. ‘A Family Forged’ by Aaron Emmel. Here my spoiler-sense won’t let me say anything, other than that this is one of those stories where you have to read to
“Returning contributor Aaron Emmel sugarcoats nothing.” — Mythaxis Magazine
“Strip Mine” in Mythaxis Magazine
July 27, 2026
By aje
In my new story “Strip Mine,” Kevin needs his job as a miner, but keeping it might cost more than he can afford. It’s out in Issue 46 of Mythaxis Magazine. From the editor: “What’s going to give when the tempting urge to just say ‘To hell with it’ and head for the door crashes
“A Family Forged” in Kaleidotrope
July 1, 2026
By aje
“A Family Forged” is about a boy who goes looking for his brother and ends up trapped by the same dark magic that captured him. It’s out in the summer 2026 issue of Kaleidotrope.
Casebook on Advocacy in Public Health, vol. 2
April 16, 2026
By aje
I was on the editorial committee of the Casebook on Advocacy in Public Health, vol. 2, published today by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) at the Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva. The WFPHA Casebook is meant to support National Public Health Associations and other actors to increase knowledge and strengthen
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“Equality and Security” in Seeking Global Justice
November 23, 2025
By aje
My essay “Equality and Security” is included in the new book Seeking Global Justice, edited by Brian D. Lepard and published by George Ronald. The essay argues that equality before the law is necessary for the stability of modern societies. You can get Seeking Global Justice from Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

