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New story available: Spies Without Names
"Spies Without Names" is a futuristic spy thriller. As a megalomaniac unleashes his new mind control app, can a pair of spies thwart his plans for world domination? Now available in Black Cat Weekly #217, the fourth of four Halloween issue. Check it out!
My newest story is out in Black Cat Weekly #217, along with a ton of other great stories. Check it out! blackcatweekly.com/b/QujcW
26.10.2025 12:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Maryanne's latest story is coming soon in The Rabbit Hole 8. Here's a teaser...
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Far Futures 4: Now Available for Pre-order
Far Futures Book 4, edited by Robert J. Mendenhall, and including my hard-boiled detective story, Titan Noir, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Set on the largest moon of the planet Saturn, second only in size to Jupiter's moon Ganymede, these…
Anyone going to be in Philly on Oct 11? Stop by Juan Pistolas for Tequila and Tomes! Hang out with me and a few friends and listen to a few of our stories. Joanne McLaughlin, Kerry Gans, James Ryan, Ann Stolinsky, and I will be there from 1-4pm.
Hope to see you there!
Beers and Fears returns to 13th Child Brewery in Williamstown, NJ on October 12 from 3-7pm. Come hang out with local authors Tim Meyer, J.C. Walsh, Frank Edler, Brian Dubois, Somer Canon, Kenneth W. Cain, James G. Carlson, and me for some great beer and great times! Hope to see you there!
24.09.2025 08:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Upcoming Appearances
Want to come hang out with me and some great local authors? If you're anywhere around Philadelphia or Southern NJ on October 11 & 12, come on out! On Saturday, 10/11, I'll be at Juan Pistolas in Center City, Philadelphia. On 10/12, come find me at 13th Child Brewery in…
Now Available: Return of the Theropods
Everyone likes a good alien invasion story, right? Well, now you can read my latest, "Return of the Theropods," as a part of Space Opera Stories Volume 2: Alien Invasion, now available in ebook or paperback from Amazon. Want more? All four amazing volumes…
Thrilled to announce my latest story acceptance, a SF spy thriller. Deets to come...
18.09.2025 18:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Gabi says hello
03.08.2025 15:24 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Weird how herd immunity is desirable if attained through massive sickness and death but not so desirable if achieved through safe and effective vaccines
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New 5th planet found in system of remarkably diverse worlds earthsky.org/space/5th-pl...
31.07.2025 21:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Tales of Galactic Pest Control Now Available from Amazing Selects!
July 21, 2025 — The containment fields are holding, the exterminator bots are standing by, and the newest sci-fi anthology from Amazing Selects has officially landed! Tales of Galactic Pest Control is now available for purchase,…
Here's some excellent news: Tales of Galactic Pest Control will now be available in hardcover!
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Now released into the wild: Tales of Galactic Pest Control! Get yours here today: books2read.com/u/mgdDMx
22.07.2025 22:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Pleased to announce that my latest flash story, "Last Stop at Winslow Junction," is now available from Hiraeth Publishing! A bite-sized piece of horror on an abandoned train.
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New Story: Last Stop at Winslow Junction
My latest flash story, "Last Stop at Winslow Junction," is now available from Hiraeth Publishing. A bite-sized piece of horror set on an abandoned train. Available in print or electronically as epub or pdf.
There's just 12 hours to go, so if you're going to get onboard, now is the time. These pests aren't going to control themselves.
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Just 38 hours to go for Tales of Galactic Pest Control ... get your pests before they get you! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
28.06.2025 14:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We did it! We funded Tales of Galactic Pest Control! There's still four days left in the campaign for you to back this incredible 34-story sci-fi anthology and potentially help us reach our stretch goals! #StarTrek fans, make sure you check this out! #tribbles
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Tales of Galactic Pest Control has been funded on Kickstarter!
You only have 3 days to pre-order a digital or print copy and discover a world of amazing stories, including mine!
AGENDA ITEM B: PEST CONTROL
Coordinator Thorne drummed his fingers on the polished surface of the conference table...
Get pests before they get you ... less than 66 hours to go ...
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Tired of squishy, slimy, greasy, grimy, creepy crawlies? Looking for a way out from under the siege of pests that clog up your life? Tales of Galactic Pest Control might have your answer. Call now, operators are standing by...
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Just THREE days to go!
What's a pig-butchering scam?
It might open with a simple “Hi” or some good-natured confusion about why your phone number seems to be in the person’s address book. That's the first step in a process intended to drain your bank account and ruin your life.
Our explainer from 2022:
Tales of Galactic Pest Control is funded! But there are plenty of stretch goals we're still striving for, so if you haven't already, please check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
24.06.2025 23:21 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Looking for adventure? Tired of the same, old, same old? Like to travel? Have a talent for squashing things? Galactic Pest Control wants YOU! Follow the link to learn more... www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
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