tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15691693063394258702012-02-16T17:10:41.278-05:00The official blog of Brian BarnettBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-28240602000549639682012-02-07T08:11:00.003-05:002012-02-07T08:21:29.128-05:00

For the first time, one of my stories is in audio! Darius Roy's Manic Grin, which was previously published in the Lovecraft Ezine, has been given the audio treatment.Thanks to Juliana Quartaroli from Deadhousemusic.com for reading it and to Mike Davis of Lovecraft Ezine for publishing it.To read (or listen to) Darius Roy's Manic Grin: Original Text VersionAudio Version

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-86762480873850362642012-01-03T09:48:00.002-05:002012-01-03T09:52:40.089-05:00

Pill Hill Press has published their most recent edition in the annual "daily flash" anthology series. This one, 'Daily Flash 2012: 366 Days of Flash Fiction' is available on Amazon.My story, "Charcoal Planet" can be located on the page marked April 25th. Interestingly enough, that just so happens to be my mother's birthday. So, happy birthday mom, you have a dark sci-fi story published for your

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-67490302441946667272011-12-15T08:51:00.005-05:002011-12-15T08:55:36.881-05:00

Well, I finally finished my first round of edits on my novella Graveyard Scavenger Hunt and sent them back to the editor at Twenty or Less Press. Hopefully soon I'll get to round the edges a bit more. That's right... in the next several months the first in the Nightscares series will be published with (hopefully) many more to follow.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-59027782375356966182011-11-08T08:13:00.002-05:002011-11-08T08:17:42.233-05:00

Well you win some and you lose some. It appears as if Death Rattle Magazine has gone belly-up. I posted some time ago that according to the Death Rattle site, their 2nd magazine was close to being finished. That was SOME time ago. The status has not been updated in months, and after trying to contact the publisher at Evil Cat Press, it appears as if the email is no longer active. So, it is

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-68634294369730696452011-10-20T08:58:00.002-04:002011-10-20T09:00:41.568-04:00

March 3 will be a good day to be me. Most importantly it will be my youngest son, Sebastian's, first birthday. But secondly, I was informed this morning that my interview with Vagabondage Press (who produced The Battered Suitcase) will be posted on their blog.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-1341266576768370302011-10-17T08:22:00.003-04:002011-10-17T08:27:13.957-04:00

As with Three Line Poetry's previous five issues, issue six is coming to print. There is some more good news regarding this issue. If you order now, you can get a pre-order discount! If you'll remember from a month or so ago, Issue Six includes my haiku "No Delivery for the Wendigo".Here are the details:Three Line Poetry is now taking orders for issue #6. The per-release price is $4.00 off the

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-70821055053142117082011-10-10T08:47:00.004-04:002011-10-10T08:53:15.783-04:00

The final, yes FINAL, issue of The Battered Suitcase has hit the printers and...uh...e-printers. That means my two new poems "Old Man, Zombie Slayer" and "Boom! Headshot, Hollywood" are available to read. Where can you find the 194-page magazine? Well, right here, of course. When you get a moment and get a hankering for good stories, poetry and artwork, cruise on over to Vagabondage Press and

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-89297614450122173312011-09-26T08:28:00.003-04:002011-09-26T08:34:35.031-04:00

I was informed via email this morning that my blog was selected to be among other "top Kentucky blogs". Perhaps I shouldn't be so excited, since the title of my blog has "Kentucky" in it and it was probably very easily found with a simple search, but I am. This means that whenever I post anything new, a whole new audience will be exposed to my mindless drivel and random - sometimes bizarre -

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-86611036009860566862011-09-26T08:24:00.002-04:002011-09-26T08:27:30.115-04:00

I've had the opportunity to read the proof copy of the Autumn Issue of Battered Suitcase and it looks great! The release date is right around the corner meaning "Boom! Headshot, Hollywood" and "Old Man, Zombie Slayer" will be published along with lots of other great stories and poems.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-57389115092489149262011-09-16T08:21:00.002-04:002011-09-16T08:23:59.083-04:00

Two more poems to be published. "Zombie Gums" and "Zombie Tongue" will be published in Blood Moon Rising's Issue #49. The publishing date is due July 2012, so hang in there...they'll be here before you know it.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-59566907095917306842011-09-13T08:18:00.002-04:002011-09-13T08:22:52.682-04:00

Hello folks,Something else I dropped the ball on: Since August 8th, on the second anniversary of The New Flesh, the anthology commemorating the event was released. Long Live The New Flesh: Year Two is available for FREE on Goodreads. You can download it here.That's right, you can read the 49 most scary, funny, and downright bizarre stories that were published during the second year of The New

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-69742007933018323772011-09-09T08:06:00.002-04:002011-09-09T08:10:28.910-04:00

Recently I submitted a middle-school-age novella to Twenty or Less Press with little hope or concern for it to be published. I've been told several times that the story is good, but a "little too young" for the audience of whichever publisher I've sent it to in the past.However, after a few weeks I got a response and an acceptance! I've completed the contract and am looking forward to doing a

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-65144890333653197682011-09-09T08:00:00.003-04:002011-09-09T08:06:01.154-04:00

I'm also late posting this news:My poem "An Apology" has been published in the September "Spooky" Issue of Spaceports & Spidersilk. Here is the link.A funny note about publishing this specific poem at Spaceports & Spidersilk... I sent three poems, two were rejected as they were not quite speculative enough in nature. I was told that the third (An Apology) "came scarily close to being too dark for

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-22114392726665232282011-09-09T07:55:00.002-04:002011-09-09T07:57:39.062-04:00

Though I am late posting this, my poem "Stars Cry for the End" has been published. And as previously promised, here is the link.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-48124417804285821272011-08-30T08:18:00.002-04:002011-08-30T08:21:17.182-04:00

More good news. My new haiku "Stars Cry for the End" will be published in the September Issue of Static Movement. You may recall that the August issue contains my poem "Follow Me". It seems as if I've hit another string of good luck with them. I will post a link when it becomes available.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-43443198919479783682011-08-30T08:12:00.002-04:002011-08-30T08:18:00.009-04:00

The September issue of Spaceports & Spidersilk is coming soon. That means my poem "An Apology" is due to be published. Spaceports & Spidersilk is for young audiences, children through early teens, yet my poem came "scarrily close to being too dark" for their scope. However, I was told that it was "too good to pass up". Hooray for some good luck. Stay tuned for the September "Spooky Issue" of

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-90779078985658073202011-08-04T07:51:00.005-04:002011-08-04T07:58:54.626-04:00

Well, it seems as if I've hit a streak of good luck lately.My story "Charcoal Planet" has been accepted for the "Daily Flash 2012: 366 Days of Flash Fiction" anthology. It is my understanding that it will be published in late 2011, perhaps in November.The last "Daily Flash" anthology (the 2011 version) went over quite well. It is a mammoth book of over 600 pages. This is by far the largest book

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-78604284144331895532011-08-02T08:25:00.002-04:002011-08-02T08:28:37.528-04:00

The August issue of Static Movement is up. My poem, "Follow Me", is published there. Be sure to check it out along with the other stories and poems. The talented Oonah V Joslin has a story in this issue as well.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-34965915873669562982011-08-01T08:33:00.003-04:002011-08-01T08:42:10.541-04:00

In the past several days, I've gained two new publication credits.First, "Werewolf Date" has been accepted by the great haiku site "Scifaikuest". They specialize in speculative Japanese-form poems. I'm not sure I've ever felt more at home. My haiku will be published November 2012. But in the mean time be sure to check the other ones out. They are fast reads and a lot of fun. Second, "No Delivery

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-47318051376829659712011-07-01T08:38:00.004-04:002011-07-01T09:03:34.793-04:00

Recently I interviewed Author/Editor/Weird Guy William Pauley III. If you are unfamiliar with his work, find it and buy it now. If you are familiar with Pauley, below you will find out what inspires him. You will find out whether or not he will name his future child "Horace". You will also get a sense of what is going on inside his head without having to physically go there...for now.Brian

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-53005051818471818822011-07-01T08:13:00.003-04:002011-07-01T08:37:39.497-04:00

Here I am again with one of my "top 5" lists. This one is important to me considering these movies sparked my interest in horror when I was a wee lad. Remember 1 is the best and 5 is the...5th best.My top 5:The Monster SquadThe Ghost and Mr. ChickenGhostbustersDaffy Duck's QuackbustersGremlins 2: The New BatchMy reasons for each:1. The Monster Squad may be a little intense for some children, but

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-74992463147564125502011-06-24T09:47:00.004-04:002011-06-24T10:02:08.518-04:00

My first choice for the MHK Hall of Fame should be an obvious choice. His image is immortalized thanks to the great Jack Pierce. After Bela Lugosi turned down the role of Frankenstein's Monster, Karloff filled in. The rest is horror cenema history.Karloff had a depth of emotion in his expressions that most of his contemporaries never achieved. As the Monster, his childlike innocense made him a

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-4437988215045580072011-06-24T09:43:00.002-04:002011-06-24T09:47:26.119-04:00

Okay, I finally settled on another weekly segment. Every Friday, I will induct a new person into my personal horror Hall of Fame...sound corny? Good! This will be my chance to compile who I consider to be the greatest horror authors, actors, directors, artists, musicians and so on. Any suggestions would be nice, but I already have a whole slew of individuals in mind to fill up many, many weeks of

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-48841512997384597162011-06-23T09:07:00.006-04:002011-06-23T09:32:09.519-04:00

I've just recently rediscovered Cradle of Filth...for like the fifth time. No matter how far I seem to stray away from listening to them, eventually the mood strikes me to rock it out with one of my favorite bands from my high school days.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-90612219075899898202011-06-22T10:10:00.006-04:002011-06-22T11:36:51.337-04:00

This is the first edition of what I hope to be a weekly entry. If anyone agrees with the following list, absolutely feel free to comment!Keep in mind, 1 is the best and 5 is...well, 5th best.The ThingAliensAlienKiller Klowns from Outer SpaceThe Blob (1958)My qualifying arguments:1. John Carpenter's remake of The Thing from Another World not only created a claustrophobic atmosphere and maintained

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-23573219911423489782011-06-22T10:00:00.003-04:002011-06-22T10:05:02.754-04:00

Have you ever been in a room where it was so quiet that you wanted to yell out, just so that it would create a bit of a stir? No? Well I have. That's the way I feel about this blog. Things are a bit too quiet. I think I have a solution. I'm going to run some new (hopefully weekly) bits to get things moving a little.I plan on running "Top 5" lists and conducting interviews. Hold onto your seats

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-34154857290527803192011-06-13T08:55:00.004-04:002011-06-13T08:59:19.910-04:00

As I promised some time earlier, the June issue of the Lovecraft eZine is up!That means that my story, Darius Roy's Manic Grin has been published and is available to read for free!While you're at it, read the rest of the issue. There are stories by the great W. H. Pugmire and William Meikle! When you're done with that issue, read the rest of the issues and all the other associated Lovecraft

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-51039759658437581452011-05-26T08:16:00.003-04:002011-05-26T08:22:01.479-04:00

I strolled over to Evil Cat Press just a bit ago and discovered some good news. The second issue of Death Rattle will be available soon.Why am I excited? Well, if you guessed that my poem "If You Only Knew" was going to be published in that very issue, you were correct. Congratulations.But while you wait with intense anticipation like me, you can read the first issue of Death Rattle for free!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-57613153719796627192011-05-06T11:00:00.002-04:002011-05-06T11:02:47.967-04:00

I was told today that my story "Darius Roy's Manic Grin" is set to be published in the June issue of The Lovecraft eZine.So keep in touch, and keep reading.For now, make sure to check out all that The Lovecraft eZine has to offer. There are some great stories posted there as well as very interesting articles and videos - all Lovecraft inspired or related.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-34171771644016226912011-03-18T08:49:00.003-04:002011-03-18T08:54:14.648-04:00

Hello authors, editors, publishers, artists, readers, and fans of small press!There is a new wiki out there and I've called it the Horror Fiction Wiki. Don't let the name fool you, any speculative fiction is welcome. Yes, it works just like wikipedia. Anyone can contribute. Do you see an article featuring you or your work? If not, do you want to add one? Well go right ahead.I tried to put

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-7276113403240632422011-03-18T08:42:00.003-04:002011-03-18T08:48:15.365-04:00

I'm thrilled to announce that my story "Darius Roy's Manic Grin" has been accepted by the Lovecraft eZine! This will be my biggest payday yet, and very possibly, my biggest credit as well.The Lovecraft eZine is a fledgling zine, but has already packed quite a lot of talent into its...er, uh, webpages. So far they've had talented authors such as William Meikle, W.H. Pugmire, Simon Kurt Unsworth,

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-42506531169806771462011-03-18T08:34:00.002-04:002011-03-18T08:41:52.291-04:00

I'm happy to announce that the first non-haiku, non-tongue-in-cheek poem that I wrote has been accepted for publication."If You Only Knew" is a bit of a dark poem and Carolanne Patton, the editor and publisher of Death Rattle (a production of Evil Cat Press), has accepted it.For now, I do not have a solid date to relay, but as soon as I have one, I'll be sure to post it.In the mean time, check

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-85921726125441725722011-03-18T08:28:00.002-04:002011-03-18T08:33:59.025-04:00

Whew, goodness. I've noticed that no matter how eager I get to read, write or edit, I just simply do not have the energy anymore.Over the past few months, I've transferred to a new job, I've learned that apparently I suffer from "severe" sleep apnea, and on March 3rd, I became a father for the second time (my little Sebastian was born 18 3/4 inches and 8lbs, and he's doing great, thank you very

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-897131174992034002010-11-24T13:41:00.003-05:002010-11-24T13:48:08.337-05:00

Yes, I'm still writing those silly haiku. In fact, I've got two more coming out soon thanks to 'The Battered Suitcase'.I don't have a solid date yet, but "Old Man, Zombie Slayer" and "Boom! Headshot, Hollywood" will be published soon enough.Also look for my upcoming interview, coming soon to The Battered Suitcase Blog. In the mean time, check out all the other cool interviews posted there.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-71975836291384767302010-11-23T15:15:00.003-05:002010-11-23T15:29:45.304-05:00

This is another heavy loss for horror fans. Especially fans of classic 60s and 70s era horror. Ingrid Pitt has passed away at the age of 73.I was fortunate enough to meet her in 2004 at the Monster Mania Convention. She was super nice and had a quick-wit sense of humor.Most will remember her from movies such as The Wicker Man, The House that Dripped Blood, Countess Dracula, and The Vampire Lovers

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-6919049170807967182010-11-23T14:42:00.004-05:002010-11-23T14:47:04.914-05:00

Here's a reminder.Long Live The New Flesh: Year One is available for a FREE download.That's right, an ebook with over two hundred pages filled with fifty quirky, scary, bizarre, and humorous stories is available. All you need to do is click your mouse.We're nearing 1,000 downloads already. Perhaps you should see what all the other folks are reading. Why not? It's free!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-7638400472153675342010-11-23T11:45:00.002-05:002010-11-23T11:48:59.022-05:00

It's all over. The New Flesh's inaugural Flash Fiction War has ended and by an overwhelming popular vote, Lily Childs with her story Dressing-Up Box is the winner. Congratulations to all the competitors. It was a fun contest to be sure. All the stories were worthy, but the readers have made some noise.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-54165728024396261802010-11-23T11:12:00.004-05:002010-11-23T11:24:17.922-05:00

It's here now, folks. Toe Tags II: Blood and Bizarro is available on Amazon and Lulu. The lineup is killer. It consists of some of the best upcoming and established horror and bizarro writers today. In alphabetical order:David W BarbeeBrian BarnettSuzie BradshawGarrett CalcaterraLaura EnoJoey FroehlichJ. Travis GrundonLee HughesJordan KrallSteve LoweJodi MacArthurWilliam Pauley IIIAndersen

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-46923542863527111892010-11-23T11:09:00.002-05:002010-11-23T11:12:03.059-05:00

Wow, this place has really been neglected. No worries though. I've done quite a bit of dusting and vacuuming and I've had the de-humidifier on so that I can rid the place of all the black mold.Hopefully I'll be here more regularly now. We'll see.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-14262594121101771552010-09-09T08:33:00.005-04:002010-09-09T08:42:59.541-04:00

Cool beans, folks. I've just been added as a Full Member to the roll call of the Fictioneers! Who are the Fictioneers? Good question... The Fictioneers are writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror who commit to the pursuit of excellence in writing. The coolest part of being a Fictioneer? I get an individually numbered and hand-crafted badge! How cool is that?

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-27311535282555936252010-09-08T09:44:00.004-04:002010-09-08T09:53:50.970-04:00

The great character actor, Glenn Shadix, has died at 58. Most will remember him for his role as Otho in the Tim Burton classic Beetlejuice. I, for one, remember pointing him out in any movie that I saw him in and saying "Hey, there's Otho!" But he was in several movies, such as: Heathers, Demolition Man, Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, Multiplicity, and Dunston Checks In to name a few.He was

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-37701685151522302202010-09-02T11:21:00.003-04:002010-09-02T11:33:09.888-04:00

A big congrats to Nathan Rosen of MicroHorror. His site has reached a major milestone. His library of flash horror stories has met and exceeded 2,000!That's an amazingly high number - especially considering the prerequisites. One must have written a horror story with less than 666 words - AND it has to be good enough to be published. That's not an easy thing to do by any means.To think that there

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-58243421785092404502010-09-02T10:34:00.004-04:002010-09-02T10:39:54.725-04:00

Check out this brand new story "Are We There Yet?", written by Graeme Reynolds. It is the latest in a long line of great New Flesh stories.Is it me, or does Graeme just keep getting better and better? There is no telling what the future holds for him.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-7632817321511513902010-09-02T10:04:00.003-04:002010-09-02T10:15:29.419-04:00

Yesterday I commented on several September-related news items. I forgot one, go figure. Hey, it's a busy month, give me a break.I forgot to remind you that A Pint of Bloody Fiction is available to pre-order.Yes, this anthology, produced by The House of Horror and edited by S.E. Cox and Nandy Eckle consists of over three dozen 200-word stories by some of the best flash writers of today. That means

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-13156940529009324092010-09-01T13:55:00.004-04:002010-09-01T14:15:29.872-04:00

Wow, here we are in September. I guess that means that I have a few news items to pass along.My lovely wife, Stephanie, will celebrate her birthday this month.Toe Tags II should be completed and released at the end of this month, so beware. Hopefully you'll find it to be just as wicked as the first one.The Call of Lovecraft anthology (produced by Papercut Books), to my understanding, should get a

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-51125649414920728182010-08-31T10:56:00.003-04:002010-08-31T10:59:57.011-04:00

The Inaugural TNF Flash Fiction WarYes, that's right!Do you think you've got what it takes? Can you beat out the other TNF writers in a grueling battle of deranged wits? Can you concoct a 1,000-word-or-less story that will tower above all others and shatter their hopes and dreams of ever competing against you in the future?Well bring it on, we say!You can write about anything you want, as long as

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-66536566622645380302010-08-30T09:54:00.015-04:002010-08-30T10:24:30.531-04:00

A big thanks to William Pauley III for the heads-up. He sent me the cover art for the upcoming Call of Lovecraft anthology. It looks amazing!Billy Tackett never fails to deliver the eye candy. This is just one of his many amazing cover art designs. Fortunately I get to be a part of this one. My story "In the Mouth of the Chasm" made the cut. If the cover art doesn't get you to reach for your

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-61264811257968905942010-08-26T10:48:00.002-04:002010-08-26T11:12:47.162-04:00

First, let me thank everyone who has downloaded and/or read Long Live The New Flesh: Year One. A little over a year ago, William Pauley III decided to start a new site dedicated to the misfit stories out there that other speculative fiction sites didn't understand. Suzie Bradshaw came in and brought her unique perspective with her. Once a year passed, dozens of writers had published their stories

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-46991550931211349532010-08-24T11:36:00.005-04:002010-08-24T11:46:58.814-04:00

The horror anthology A Pint of Bloody Fiction, produced by House of Horror and edited by S.E. Cox and Nandy Eckle, is available for pre-order for a great price. For a limited time it is only £6.99, which converts to about $11.14 in American dollars. That includes shipping! When you decide to order, be sure to mention my name, Brian Barnett of course, as a contributor. For every book that sells

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-53784329663933962732010-08-16T11:04:00.003-04:002010-08-16T11:05:44.339-04:00

How smart are pumpkins? Smart enough to start a revolution? Smart enough to finish it? Find out by reading my newest story, Phase Two, is on The New Flesh.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-85492253460393226982010-08-13T15:17:00.002-04:002010-08-13T15:20:59.207-04:00

Long Live The New Flesh: Year One has been scorching hot over at Goodreads. Apparently people are liking what they are reading.Have you had the chance to read it yet? If your excuse is that you can't find it anywhere, look no further. Download it for FREE right here!Here's hoping that you not only read it, but that you agree with all the other folks over at Goodreads who loved it.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-74542744870503204972010-08-13T14:57:00.004-04:002010-08-13T15:10:48.652-04:00

After a very long wait, he has come back.Michael A. Kechula brings his genius back to The New Flesh. Today he tells us of strange goings on deep in the Amazon. It is a tale involving talking elephants, treasure maps and giant snakes. Find out how they all add up by reading today's edition of The New Flesh:

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-29691523386341426252010-08-13T11:39:00.002-04:002010-08-13T11:42:44.884-04:00

Anyone who has visited my blog will be able to tell that there have been a few changes around here. I knocked down a couple walls, put in a den, and finally put those Energy Star windows in.Please, mind where you step, there may be nails or broken glass here and there. I hope the new look pleases everyone. It is a bit easier on the eyes, I think.Now off you go. Explore, click on links, observe

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-48549960139961576632010-08-11T11:07:00.006-04:002010-08-13T15:23:16.516-04:00

It's here and it's free! If you'd like to read 50 stories for free, click here.Today is the one-year anniversary of The New Flesh. To celebrate, The New Flesh is releasing the editors' 50 favorite stories in a free downloadable ebook. Currently you can find it on Feedbooks and on Goodreads. In time, it will be available on Scribd and Smashwords as well. Please, by all means, download it and take

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-67003501776152895712010-08-09T12:47:00.004-04:002010-08-13T14:45:07.064-04:00

There is a new author among us. The New Flesh was lucky enough to be his first stop to publishing glory.Check out Mr. Edward Raso's debut story, "The Meaty Thing" on The New Flesh.We've all been there before. Naturally he was excited.Let's all give him a welcoming that any freak deserves.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-20309743884852163462010-08-05T08:37:00.003-04:002010-08-13T12:17:42.659-04:00

Well, I received a bit of great news this morning. I learned that my story "In the Mouth of the Chasm" has been accepted for the Call of Lovecraft Anthology, which is being produced by Papercut Books and edited by J. Travis Grundon.Here is a list of the lineup:Ramsey Campbell- Cold PrintJohn F.D. Taff – The TentacleWilliam Meikle – The Colour of the DeepJohn B. Rosenman – I LUV RTCarol

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-57772118937638141362010-08-03T14:08:00.003-04:002010-08-26T11:14:50.626-04:00

As of this morning, I was fortunate enough to take on the mantle of co-editor of the online flash zine The New Flesh.Hopefully I will be able to keep up the quality standard that Suzie Bradshaw was able to maintain.For any writers out there who write strange or outright bizarre speculative fiction, bring it on. I'm ready.To check out The New Flesh and the weird fiction that it has to offer, go

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-31593634361492810672010-08-02T09:25:00.003-04:002010-08-13T12:22:54.674-04:00

It's been a while since I've written any flash fiction, let alone submitted it for publication.That has changed recently.My newest story, Jilted, has been accepted by House of Horror to appear in their A Pint of Bloody Fiction Anthology - Edited by S.E. Cox and produced by House of Horror.The concept is an interesting one. All stories are required to be exactly 200 words. Thankfully I was able to

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-70377824106614646012010-07-23T08:11:00.003-04:002010-08-13T14:05:27.061-04:00

Wow, this is a nice surprise. Thanks goes to William Pauley III for bringing it to my attention.Someone by the name of Holly posted a very favorable review of Toe Tags on frightcatalog.com under the "summer reading" section.Thank you Holly, it was very kind of you to do so.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-1682536390754227872010-06-03T13:36:00.001-04:002010-08-13T12:21:21.675-04:00

As I said before, I did an interview recently with the folks over at Blood Bound Books. They recently released Night Terrors, featuring my story What's in a Man's Nose is His Own Business.You can find the interview here.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-35015643598447525202010-05-26T11:44:00.002-04:002010-08-13T12:13:53.641-04:00

I just completed an interview with Blood Bound Books. Any time now it will be available to read and jeer. I'll post it as soon as it is published.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-87356625494840422882010-05-08T13:25:00.003-04:002010-08-13T12:13:01.008-04:00

The horror anthology, Night Terrors, produced by Blood Bound Books, is now available on Amazon.It features my story, "What's in a Man's Nose is His Own Business".

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-20056389100081299242010-04-30T15:44:00.003-04:002010-08-13T12:07:55.264-04:00

Hello folks,Yes, it's that time again. My "accent" will again be heard, live, Sunday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm EST.I will be interviewed by Lori Titus, who is The head editor of Flashes in the Dark. She will be representing Sonar 4 Mag Talk Show.You can listen to it live here. If you miss it, or if you just want to hear it again, don't worry, you can go to the link afterward and listen to it.The

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-27097263541898140542010-04-01T08:18:00.003-04:002010-08-13T12:11:12.808-04:00

Blood Bound Books will release "Night Terrors" in May 2010. My story "What's in a Man's Nose is His Own Business" will be included.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-83942322133089768582010-03-18T08:38:00.003-04:002010-08-13T14:05:44.076-04:00

Hello folks,I am an "official Goodreads Author" now. If you'd like to check out my page, feel free to. Yes, you can see how I feel about certain books, what I am currently reading and what is on my "to-read" list. Does that sound like some kind of amazing fun?! I thought so too!Come be book buds with me on Goodreads!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-12770131344670977822010-03-17T09:31:00.003-04:002010-08-13T14:06:10.993-04:00

Don't forget that you still have a couple of weeks to take advantage of the 10% discount at Lulu.com!If you buy a copy of State of the Dark, type in the code word IDES when you checkout. That's right, I-D-E-S as in "The Ides of March", get it?That code will save you ten percent off the cover price! Great deal, right? Well it's only available until the end of March, so take advantage now.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-57465966380740389832010-03-09T14:40:00.004-05:002010-08-13T14:06:55.210-04:00

Just a couple things to relay:I just signed the contract. My story "What's in a Man's Nose is His Own Business" will appear in Blood Bound Books' anthology 'Night Terrors: An Anthology of Horror'. I'm not exactly sure when the release date is, but I'm sure they'll set one after everyone has turned in their contracts.I will be participating in a live interview on Sunday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm EST. It

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-69116638985453345152010-03-04T14:37:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:24:33.503-04:00

My newest story, "The Peanut Demon or The Creature from the Black Legume" is on The New Flesh.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-41294165276095126582010-03-02T09:38:00.004-05:002010-08-13T14:24:59.273-04:00

If you buy State of the Dark between now and March 31st, you can cut 10% off the cover price!All you have to do is enter the code "IDES" when you check out.Of course if you buy in bulk, you save as well. So, just remember. When you are checking out, enter the code: IDES

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-65989380370130376722010-03-02T08:13:00.005-05:002010-08-13T14:25:23.341-04:00

...Yes, 61 stories collected from my first year of writing. You'll find it all from horror standards like vampires, zombies and werewolves, to newer terrors like penguins bent on revenge and alternate universes contained within a cigar box. You will be able to see my humble beginnings as a writer and a progression in style that eventually evolved into the style that I use today.You can buy your

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-41524671689652498972010-03-01T08:29:00.003-05:002010-08-13T14:26:29.562-04:00

I've done a couple interviews now, but I'd have to say that I'll never have another quite like this one.Check out my off-beat interview over at The New Flesh!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-74985948948894590562010-02-25T11:31:00.007-05:002010-08-13T14:27:03.446-04:00

Coming Soon!!State of the Dark is a collection of 61 stories from my first year of publishing. Thank you to William Pauley for designing the cover and for helping me with putting it all together.Thank you also to all the great editors out there that helped me build confidence in myself and for teaching me some of the ins and outs of good creative writing. I don't know what I'd do if not for

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-9739332816973441532010-02-19T12:42:00.003-05:002010-08-13T14:27:42.958-04:00

The folks over at Flashes in the Dark are taking horror stories with some southern flair. So, if you have any horror stories that take place in the south, you know where to send them!Here is the "Southern Horror Writers Club" notice from the site itself:SOUTHERN HORROR WRITERS CLUB: (See guidelines below). We’re accepting stories, and will until we’re booked. I am hoping to have between 20-25

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-3648260787285014542010-02-05T11:31:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:27:59.292-04:00

It has been a while since I've published a flash story to a zine.Here's my newest - "Daddy's Girl" is on The New Flesh.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-16894269572675058102010-02-02T10:24:00.004-05:002010-08-13T14:28:48.977-04:00

Nifty!Toe Tags finished in the top ten (3rd specifically) of the Preditors and Editors Readers Poll! Thanks again to all who voted.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-42104232439560390502010-02-01T13:47:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:29:08.990-04:00

My story "The Return of a Legend" is the feature short story in Blood Moon Rising's Issue # 40.Cool beans. Thanks to Blood Moon Rising for that honor.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-53980637569144363282010-01-26T09:51:00.001-05:002010-08-13T14:29:44.338-04:00

My story, "Dead Man's Hand" was previously published by Flashes in the Dark, 6/15/09.However, as of yesterday, you can find it on The New Flesh!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-64034038386315059622010-01-25T09:54:00.003-05:002010-08-13T14:30:56.214-04:00

I have to laugh. My "poetry writing" is not very good. However my very first published poem, "Demon Daddies" is available to read at Every Day Poets.Please, if you leave a comment or rate the poem, be kind to the rookie poet.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-26951404954279273922010-01-20T08:15:00.004-05:002010-08-13T14:31:11.993-04:00

If you missed it the first time, here it is again.One of my first stories has been reprinted on The New Flesh. Check out "We All Have Our Demons".

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-75862991860801276242010-01-15T11:47:00.003-05:002010-08-13T14:31:47.436-04:00

Thanks to everyone who voted either for or against me in the "Preditors and Editors" poll.I was able to land two top ten spots (official results pending)!Toe Tags finished 2nd overall in the anthology category and my story "Awaken to a Nightmare" finished tied for 9th overall in the horror short story category!Congratulations to the winners in all categories!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-82230346788234135902010-01-06T14:56:00.003-05:002010-08-13T14:32:18.464-04:00

Two big nominations!My story "Awaken to a Nightmare" has been nominated for a Preditors and Editors award in the Horror Short Story category.Toe Tags (which I co-edited with William Pauley III) has also been nominated in the Anthology category.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-87791202156385221762010-01-04T15:33:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:32:56.365-04:00

"Fairy Tales on the Brain" is in the Spring Issue of Black Lantern Publishing's ezine.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-41023372223292204322009-12-20T11:41:00.002-05:002009-12-20T11:44:18.425-05:00

Finally, Static Movement's Print Special Number Two is available for purchase. This was the first ever anthology that I was accepted into. My story, "Awaken to a Nightmare" was lucky enough to land a spot within its pages.It can be bought for a low price of $9.99 at Lulu.com!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-58555325629078610842009-12-18T09:19:00.003-05:002010-08-13T14:33:39.742-04:00

I was shocked to learn that Dan O'Bannon died yesterday. I was shocked, partly because it was so sudden and partly because you almost have to search to find out about it. Perhaps the fact that he has been quiet over the past several years caused people to forget about him, but make no mistake, the man was a titan.Dan O'Bannon is a legend in horror and sci-fi. He wrote the screenplay for Alien and

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-59609541529063674442009-12-17T09:20:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:33:54.847-04:00

I've got a brand new story titled "The Penguins Revolt!" on The New Flesh.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-49409381027329360602009-12-08T16:03:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:34:08.974-04:00

My story "Fluttering Parasites" has been reprinted by The New Flesh.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-25126637895426781432009-12-02T10:09:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:34:28.070-04:00

"The Box" is ready to be read at the House of Horror site.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-17550193121719135172009-12-01T16:20:00.005-05:002010-08-13T14:35:00.634-04:00

I'm excited to say that I, along with William Pauley III and Joshua Day will be interviewed by House of Horror's S.E. Cox.Where: HereWhen: 12/14/09 5:00 ESTSo grab your snacks and drinks and try your best to wrap your mind around our warped psyches.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-85909842541402906082009-11-19T14:24:00.003-05:002010-08-13T14:35:22.542-04:00

Thanks to my three novellas, I have reached and exceeded my own expectations. I have written over 60,000 words for NaNoWriMo.I suppose that I should claim this as a huge victory. It certainly was a personal victory. It cleaned my table for future writing projects. I had been wanting to get those three written for some time now.Thank you NaNoWriMo for getting me off of my duff and forcing me to

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-45530134295212829142009-11-19T10:06:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:35:46.652-04:00

For anyone who missed it the first time around, the reprint of my story "Worms" is on the New Flesh today.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-36376723752620002092009-11-13T16:11:00.003-05:002010-08-13T14:36:02.088-04:00

Now, I have finished my draft of "Roly Poly Rampage". I'm going to start on "Ghost Girl." I only have just under 10,000 words before I "win" NaNoWriMo. I think I've got it in the bag. *knocking on nearest wooden object*

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-76108530170453633482009-11-12T14:32:00.002-05:002010-08-13T14:36:39.178-04:00

My story, "The Box", has been included in House of Horror's Best of 2009 Anthology.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-20261239805689323112009-11-10T08:07:00.004-05:002010-08-13T14:36:55.021-04:00

I finally finished the first draft of my YA Horror Novella: "Graveyard Scavenger Hunt". Since I am a part of NaNoWriMo, I will now put it on the back-burner and start on my next YA Horror Novella: "Roly Poly Rampage".

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-2195931408083868532009-11-04T10:27:00.004-05:002010-08-13T14:37:09.805-04:00

Keep your eyes peeled (as painful as that sounds) for two reprints of mine on The New Flesh!"New Nurse, New Nurse" will appear on November 10, 2009 and "Worms" will appear on November 19, 2009!Scared yet?

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-78156081463173932042009-10-31T10:25:00.002-04:002010-08-13T14:37:36.684-04:00

"A Vampire Scorned" is available to be read over at Dark Fire Fiction. I was lucky enough to make it into their Halloween Issue.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-74867815821059673112009-10-30T13:02:00.003-04:002010-08-13T14:38:04.617-04:00

Thanks to Graeme Reynolds for bringing this Toe Tags review to my attention.I think it's a good time to remind everyone that Toe Tags can be found here.That's right! Over 300 pages filled with 21 horror stories written by 17 different writers and amazing artwork by Joshua Day and William Pauley III.

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Well, I've finally done it. I've caved in and joined some of my writing brethren and sistren(?) in the National Novel Writing Month's celebration of novel writing - better known to some as NaNoWriMo.If you are a part of the project and want to join me as "writing buddies" then just link up with me here: NaNoWriMo.No, I cannot guarantee 50,000 words. But I can guarantee that I will give a crack at

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394296447973504547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1569169306339425870.post-11931449656190848282009-10-27T10:46:00.003-04:002010-08-13T14:39:30.155-04:00

Well, my poor wife, Stephanie, has been married to me for two whole years now. I can't help but to feel sorry for her.I must say, however, that I am genuinely happy and hope for many, many more anniversaries in the future.

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My story, "The Man Who Held Hands", is up and ready to read on The New Flesh

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I just received word that my haiku, "Demon Daddies", has been accepted by Every Day Poets.

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