The Kindest God is Light, by Joanna Berry

[Interzone]

★★★☆☆

(SF Drama) A depressed poet with writer’s block wonders why it’s taking so long to make a copy of her mental state. (6,835 words; Time: 22m)

The Analogue of Empathy, by Joanna Berry

[Interzone]

★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

(Robot SF) In an effort to push “Lena” toward real intelligence (and real empathy), the researchers ask her to write a log. Meanwhile, a rival researcher tries to shut them down. (8,080 words; Time: 26m)