Shaenon: I’ve written a new non-comics short story, “The Best Scarlet Ceremony Ever!” It’s on The Drabblecast, which also produces a podcast version for people who like to listen to stories. Enjoy! And if you’d like to read more of my fiction, most of it is online and linked from my website at shaenon.com.

Channing: Shaenon’s an excellent writer, and a new story from her pen is always good news. I’m writing this before it goes live, so y’all are seeing it at the same time I am…