Author Archives: Michael A. Ventrella

Pocono Liar Michael A. Ventrella‘s latest anthology RELEASE THE VIRGINS was based on an overheard phrase, which led to the concept of stories all of which had to contain the phrase. Included are some of the top award-winning and best-selling … Continue reading →

In 1897, Beverly Haddad is well aware that her sex and race will keep her from investigating the deadly and mysterious lightning strikes that have plagued New York. She seeks help from Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt, and soon the two … Continue reading →

A new town, a new neighbor, and a new chance to build a forever. Pocono Liar Kelly Jensen‘s new book is now available! Charlie King is doing fine. Sure, he’s a widower raising a teenage daughter who just got her … Continue reading →

Now that the Writers Workshop is over, we can start taking reservations for the 2019 Writers Conference!  

The 2018 Writer’s Workshop was a huge success! Thanks to the Pocono Liars who presented work sessions: Sahar Abdulaziz, Belinda Gordon, Kelly Jensen, Susan Moore Jordan, and Michael A. Ventrella. A special thanks goes to Keith Strunk who visited us … Continue reading →

Survival is hard enough in the outer colonies — what chance does love have? Life can be harsh and lonely in the outer colonies, but miner-turned-farmer Abraham Bauer is living his dream, cultivating crops that will one day turn the … Continue reading →

Pocono writer John Abel presents his latest one-act play “The Murder of Theodore Brodhead” at the Shawnee Playhouse for three consecutive Fridays starting August 17th. Get your tickets now!

Action! Adventure! Humor! The 5th Tales of Fortannis collection, from Double Dragon Publishing, is available in paperback and kindle. It’s edited by Pocono Liar Michael A. Ventrella and features a story by him as well as a story by Pocono … Continue reading →

The Pocono Liars are hosting a free workshop for fiction writers who wish to become published authors, but don’t necessarily know where to begin. (Here are pictures from last year’s workshop!) In this day-long event, small, interactive group workshops will … Continue reading →