Appomattox – New Historical Fiction from The Thieving Magpie
New Historical Fiction – Appomattox
Appomattox – New Historical Fiction, just published by the fine folks at The Thieving Magpie. My short story Appomattox appears in the latest issue of The Thieving Magpie. This is my fifth story to be published by this fine online Zine, and I couldn’t be happier. I am proud to be a regular contributor to The Thieving Magpie.
Appomattox tells the tale of one Confederate soldier, his long war, the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, and the ghosts of his comrades. It is a dark read, to be sure, but it is a dark history.
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First, let me offer thanks and a shout-out to the editors of The Thieving Magpie. The editors of this fine Zine continue to support my work, and I am eternally grateful to them. Secondly, The Thieving Magpie is chock full of fine literary treats. Sure, please read my story Appomattox, but many other fine stories are crying out to be read. With that said, why don’t you run over to The Thieving Magpie and check out all the great stories on offer? Just mash the big button, and you’re on your way!
As I said, The Thieving Magpie has published five of my short stories. My previous stories are available in the archives. Just search for my name. Not only that, The Thieving Magpie is a FREE online read. Follow the link below and–Bingo!–you’re reading online. Easey-peasey. Show the editors some love, support an Indie Author (yours truly!), all without forking over a dime. You can’t lose!
Here in Wien (that’s Vienna to you Colonials) we are still recovering from the September flood. The rail system sustained some serious damage. Now, the trains are limping along on a limited schedule, the waters have receded, and Autumn is here. The sweaty days of summer have been replaced with sweaters and Kürbis Feste (pumpkin festivals). But in a few short weeks, I’ll be winging away to Taiwan, ready to enjoy some warm weather and great new food.
Impending trip notwithstanding, things are buzzing here at the MEF garret. More stories will go live this month. How will you know when a new story breaks free? Glad you asked, Friends. Read On!
Drum roll and… Meanwhile, don’t miss any upcoming stories. You can stay tuned for all the latest by following the MEF blog:
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Seattle is dead. Almost dead. Liz and Pat are the last couple standing. Survival is only half the battle. Living is hard, trusting is harder.
There is precious little room for love in a dead city, a dead world. For not quite everyone died. Better if they had. Armed bands stalk the streets. In the shadows worse enemies prowl, horrible enemies. At the center of this bleak urban waste lies a makeshift fort. It is the refuge of Liz Walker and Pat O’Shea. They are the last living couple in the shell of what was once Seattle.
There is precious little room for love in a dead city, a dead world. For not quite everyone died. Better if they had. Armed bands stalk the streets. In the shadows worse enemies prowl, horrible enemies. At the center of this bleak urban waste lies a makeshift fort. It is the refuge of Liz Walker and Pat O’Shea. They are the last living couple in the shell of what was once Seattle. Here on these dead streets a woman and a man must learn to love and fight. They bear weapons scavenged from the dead. Each of them carries the shadow of a past that could threaten their future. Amid murderous survivors and unlikely allies, the threat of hunters and the danger of trusting, Liz and Pat must battle for their lives. The stakes are high. For they must protect their newfound love as well as their lives. To lose either means to face alone this horrific world. Follow the adventure of Liz and Pat in The Best Dark Rain: A Post-Apocalyptic Strugglefor Life and Love. Buy your copy today!
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Marco Etheridge
Marco Etheridge is a writer of prose, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His work has been featured in over one hundred reviews and journals across Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. His story “Power Tools” has been nominated for Best of the Web for 2023. “Power Tools” is Marco’s latest collection of short fiction. When he isn’t crafting stories, Marco is a contributing editor for a new ‘Zine called Hotch Potch. In his other life, Marco travels the world with his lovely wife Sabine. Website: https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/