Welcome to Stellar Kennings, a site I post.. things to! Below are recent posts.

Dec
23

Short Story: (23 Dec 2022) Taloni’s Duty

Taloni cocked her head at the finely dressed man standing across the counter, who was looking down on her – both literally, she was shorter than him, and figuratively, as

Dec
23

Short Story: Salia and the box (22 Dec 2022)

 Salia woke with a start. All she could see was a black box, around her, and it was narrow – she kept hitting it when she stretched. She? She cautiously

Dec
22

Short Story (20/21-Dec-22): Naria’s Journey

(*Goal, 2000 words*) NARIA’S JOURNEY Naria stretched from where she had been lying down on a sliding tray, grabbing the old red and gold stained flexible piping and securing the

Dec
20

Short Story: 19 Dec 2022: Kylie’s Crusade

Notes: As a challenge to myself, I’m going to write at least a kiloword (1000 words) when a certain event happens. This was today’s bit. It’s likely a one-shot. Word

Dec
04

Character Study: Qingyi

Qingyi – Thoughts on creation See below for changes to the format.  Qingyi is intended as a backup character to Nadeshiko, and both are very much me playing against type.

Nov
29

Character Study: Nadeshiko

NADESHIKO CIVILIAN SCIENCE ANALYST Starbase 118 Character. This article is both a bio for the character, but most importantly, it’s me explaining why the character is the way she is.

May
23

FNS Story: Amity, the Federation, and Moral Cowardice

Amity, the Federation, and Moral Cowardice By Kiyaini Ri’zella. SD 239902.21 I write this article shortly before the Amity Expo, an effort by the Federation Diplomatic Corps and Starfleet to

Feb
21

FNS Column: Act Now: The Federation’s Failing Security

This was written to point out the implications of a (IMO) not well thought out submitted story.  Posting this as I sort through drafts and delete them. – SK. Act