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Mitchell Waldman

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Author of novels: THE VISITOR; A FACE IN THE MOON; story collections BROTHERS, FATHERS, AND OTHER STRANGERS; PETTY OFFENSES AND CRIMES OF THE HEART. Fiction Editor of Blue Lake Review. http://mitchwaldman.homestead.com

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Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers is a compelling collection that delves deep into the complexities of human relationships, identity, and existential despair. -Amazon reviewer

www.amazon.com/Brothers-Fat...

#novels #literaryfiction

03.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A great book by a talented writer, a coming of age in the 60's novel that will keep you turning the pages and wondering what's going to happen next.

www.amazon.com/Potters-Whee...

#greatnovels #comingofage #literaryfiction

30.01.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just bought a book that my Goodreads record said I read several years ago. (Or did I?) Anyway, good enough to read again!

28.01.2026 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Visitor The Visitor [Waldman, Mitchell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Visitor

[The Visitor] blend[s] speculative fiction with political satire as a paranoid, election-driven America turns its attention toward rooting out β€œillegal aliens.” This time, one who truly is from another world. -- David Alan Woods

www.amazon.com/Visitor-Mitc...

#Trump #scifi #dystopian

27.01.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"[A] clever, often darkly funny exploration of identity, belonging, and the quiet absurdities of modern life....a thoughtful sci-fi novel with a strong inner voice and a protagonist who is easy to empathise with." -- David Alan Woods

#scifi #novels

www.amazon.com/Visitor-Mitc...

27.01.2026 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If they haven't waken up by now they never will.

25.01.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A tragic, yet humorous take on family connections, parental issues, divorce, meeting one's own perceived shortcomings and more. A must read!

www.amazon.com/Dad-Bob-Seay...

#novels #literaryfiction #goodreads

25.01.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you have any interest in the effect of the Vietnam War on its residents and children, you must read this book. An incredible novel.

#greatnovels #VietnamWar

www.amazon.com/Deuce-Robert...

24.01.2026 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"This is not just a book you read for entertainment...From the very first pages, I felt I was reading something different, thoughtful, human, and quietly powerful in the way it looks at identity, society, and what it really means to belong." AZ UK reviewer

#scifi

www.amazon.com/Visitor-Mitc...

15.01.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Down in the Dirt for publishing my story, based on an adolescent experience, entitled "A Trip to the Lake."

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#shortstory

14.01.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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***** Sci-Fi Satire Hits Close To Home

"The Visitor moves seamlessly from sci-fi to character study to political commentary and back. A fast, fun, thought-provoking read." -- from latest Amazon review

www.amazon.com/Visitor-Mitc...

#scifi #speculativefiction #newnovels

12.01.2026 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wounds of War: Poets for Peace Wounds of War: Poets for Peace - Kindle edition by Authors, Various, Waldman, Diana, Waldman, Mitchell. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Wounds of War: Poets for Peace.

It's all about the money, isn't it? The rich getting richer. But what about all the people that suffer, fighting, dying, the innocent victims?

WOUNDS OF WAR: POETS FOR PEACE

www.amazon.com/Wounds-War-P...

06.01.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same to you Anders. Your book is definitely on my read list!

02.01.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Birth of an Idea for a Speculative Fiction Novel ​

Some insights into how a literary fiction writer (me) winds up writing a speculative fiction/sci fi novel.

medium.com/@mitchellwal...

30.12.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"There is room at the top they're telling you still

But first you must learn to smile as you kill." -- John Lennon

20.12.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Waldman is a master of character development....These are studies of broken people, glimmers of hope, and, for a few, meaning, solace, and redemption. -- John H. on Amazon.com

#shortstories #literaryfiction #bookreviews #booksky

mitchwaldman.homestead.com

www.amazon.com/Petty-Offens...

16.12.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers [Waldman, Mitchell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers

A remarkable, poignant collection distinguished by scope, moral concern, and unflinching examination of alienation's many forms. --Recent Amazon review

#bookreviews #shortstories #literaryfiction #booksky

www.amazon.com/Brothers-Fat...

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15.12.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A book for our times. Sadly, Roth foresaw what could happen in America.

#books #trump #PhilipRoth

www.amazon.com/Plot-Against...

14.12.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Visitor by Mitchell Waldman melds sci-fi with human drama. It also throws in biting commentary of a dystopian nature.-BVS Reviews

Now $ 5.99 on Kindle

mitchwaldman.homestead.com

www.amazon.com/Visitor-Mitc...

#newbooks #scifi #speculativefiction #newfiction #bookstagramfiction #bookstagram

14.12.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What if you woke up in a different body, not knowing where or who you were? Welcome to THE VISITOR

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www.amazon.com/Visitor-Mitc...

#newbooks #scifi #speculativefiction #newfiction #bookskyfiction #booksky

13.12.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2.2 million new books published every year???? (See mine on the bottom of the middle pile) :)

12.12.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Visitor The Visitor [Waldman, Mitchell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Visitor

"The Visitor is a unique and gripping story that draws you in with its mystery and emotional depth. Waldman writes with clarity and insight.A compelling and memorable read for anyone who enjoys reflective, character-driven fiction!"
#bookreviews #speculativefiction
www.amazon.com/Visitor-Mitc...

09.12.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Court of Vintage Woods: Linked Stories Amazon.com: The Court of Vintage Woods: Linked Stories: 9781620061664: Penzone, Josh: Books

A great collection from an accomplished writer, a page turner that will keep you reading, and wondering what new revelations will reveal themselves about the Court’s inhabitants on the next page.

www.amazon.com/Court-Vintag...

#bookreviews #shortstories #literaryfiction #bookstgram #joshpenzone

07.12.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No, you shouldn't.

07.12.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers [Waldman, Mitchell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers

"In this immersive, provocative and engaging collection, Mitchell Waldman challenges us to reflect on our own moral compass, through the experiences of the characters and their own personal battles..."

#literaryfiction #fiction #shortstories #mensfiction

www.amazon.com/Brothers-Fat...

07.12.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWounds Of War” is a collection of raw emotions put to paper, emotions that could only be felt and expressed by individuals who have been wounded physically or psychologically & must now find ways to hide their scars....

#warpoetry #woundsofwar #warstories #poetry

www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...

05.12.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Nick Lowe - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (Live on 89.3 The Current)
YouTube video by The Current Nick Lowe - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (Live on 89.3 The Current)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy3L...

What's so funny about peace, love, and understanding?

#nicklowe #music #peace #rocknroll

02.12.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Thanks to The Piker Press for publishing my short story "Neighbors" today; it's about a couple's encounter with MAGA-like neighbors.

#shortstory #literaryfiction #litmag

www.pikerpress.com/article.php?...

02.12.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ny

30.11.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0