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Terin Ostler and the Zombie King (and other stories)
“From peeved epic heroes coping with zombies and dwarves who dye their beards, to a pirate captain who refuses to learn the names of his new crew (they won’t be with him long), to a desperate time-traveling Jesus impersonator, to … Continue reading
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Adding humor to your fiction
Adding humor to your work is important — funny things can happen even in a serious novel, and people can make witty comments even in the most desperate of times. But writing a story whose point is to be funny? … Continue reading
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Three Time Travelers Walk Into…
How many people could you kill to guarantee your happiness? Would you follow a stranger into a broom closet at a Grateful Dead concert? How many times could you watch your own suicide? What would cause you to give away … Continue reading
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Forever Friends
Love is in the air!—along with anxiety, obstruction, and uncertainty. Irwin Abernathy is a walking, breathing, emotional wreck, and his chosen family isn’t faring much better. Harper and Christopher’s wedding is only days away, and the wedding gift Irwin tried … Continue reading
Jonathan Maberry on writing fantasy novels
New York Times Bestselling Author Jonathan Maberry will be talking about writing fantasy novels in our next zoom chat, scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th at 8pm EST. Jonathan’s latest novel is Kagen the Damned, which will be released in early … Continue reading
Worldbuilding with Lawrence Watt-Evans
On Wednesday, March 23rd at 8 pm EST, noted author Lawrence Watt-Evans will be discussing worldbuilding with the Pocono Liars Club and answering your questions. Lawrence Watt-Evans is the author of fifty or so books, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, … Continue reading
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The Axes of Evil
One barbarian tribe has a prophecy saying the legendary hero Bishortu will unite the three warring tribes. Another has a prophecy that directly contradicts this, and they want Bishortu dead. And a third, which may or may not be comprised … Continue reading
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The Case of the Bogus Beatle
Cincinnati, August 1966 – After an eventful Beatles concert at Crosley Field, threatening (and badly-spelled) ransom notes begin appearing from unknown persons claiming to have kidnapped George Harrison. But the Beatles’ lead guitarist is not missing. The puzzled police, including … Continue reading
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The Case of the Carousel Killer
Augusta McKee, amateur sleuth, professor of music, and former opera singer, is invited to perform in the musical Carousel at the Pocono Playhouse in Northeastern Pennsylvania. With the encouragement of her husband, Cincinnati P.D. Homicide Detective Malcolm Mitchell, she accepts … Continue reading
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