Anthology

We Had Stars Once is a speculative fiction anthology. There are many amazing stories in it. One of them is a revised version of Derby Girls. The book can be found in hardback, paperback and ebook at these sites:

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Amazon: hardback, paperback, ebook 

Barnes & Noble: hardback, paperback, ebook

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Derby Girls - Epilogue

Mayhem vs Bombshells, originally uploaded by Jenn Platt.

One more derby picture for the last derby story.

Madame Secretary finally made it home, but some of her problems have followed her across the river.

Derby Girls - Part 6

nice arches, originally uploaded by Jenn Platt.

This picture is actually related to this installment. If by related I mean that editing this piece at work led to a discussion about whether or not a doorway from one room to another could be rightfully called a doorway when there isn't a door (when an archway must include an arch to be an archway). Thus making a picture of arches completely related.

Right. Back to Madame Secretary before I lose anyone else.

She escaped the river for a nice residential block full of dark shadows, barking dogs, and the neighborhood watch. She might have been better off in the water.

Derby Girls - Part 5

This is a genuine Toronto black squirrel.

But that has nothing to do with roller derby or Madame Secretary.

When we last left Slaughter she was sinking fast. Now she's at the end of her reserves and the river might prove the most dangerous foe of the night.*

*Almost as dangerous as my French. Please feel free to point out any errors.

Derby Girls - Part 4

skulls!, originally uploaded by Jenn Platt.

Back from a very brief break (and with a picture that has nothing to do with roller skates), I give you Madame Secretary's next little adventure.

She's escaped custody, but for how long? With less than a minute to reach the checkpoint into the city and the gate cops on her tail it's going to be a tight race.

Derby Girls - Part 3

I think it's clear I am unable to resist the urge to post a derby picture with each installment. Also, this picture has the infamous Hyper Lynx in it. But she doesn't have a taser.

When we last left Slaughter (or Madame Secretary) she was being held by the cops. Now she has to face down interrogation* and hide from an enemy more dangerous than Lynx.

*There's a little German in here. If I've mixed up any words please let me know. German class was a long time ago.

Derby Girls - Part 2

Bondage EMT, originally uploaded by Jenn Platt.

I couldn't resist one more derby picture to go with the continuation of last week's story. Even the medics have great names.

In this week's tale Slaughter is still running from (Hyper) Lynx and the girls with skates and tasers. She may have found a way out, only to land in a different kind of trouble.

Derby Girls - Part 1

Derby Raffle, originally uploaded by Jenn Platt.

Look at those skaters, blurry with speed!

Also the raffle girls have cute outfits.

This story is inspired by (though not at all based on) a roller derby match I saw on Saturday.

And some tasers I borrowed from these Girl Scouts.

Skates, darkness, and a little blood ahead.