In the Shade of the Slowboat Man

In this Nebula Award-nominated tale by USA Today best-selling author Dean Wesley Smith, a vampire grapples with the emotional turmoil of bidding farewell to their mortal lover. First published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, the story explores the poignant challenges of love across the boundaries of life and death. With a rich background in both science fiction and fantasy, Smith brings depth to this narrative, drawing on his extensive writing experience that spans over 90 novels and 100 short stories.