New Fiction from The Thieving Magpie

New Fiction: Pitstop at Perkin’s Gas & Goods

Pitstop at Perkin’s Gas & Goods – New Short Fiction from the bodacious folks at The Thieving Magpie. This story is my third with The Thieving Magpie. I am proud to be a return contributor to this fine literary ‘Zine.

The Story…

Pitstop at Perkin’s Gas & Goods tells the tale of an old woman fleeing pressure to move into a nursing home. Instead of giving in to her daughter’s demands, she sets out on a road trip to a destination with a reputation for kindness.

What the Editors Say…

Art has always been an act of reflection through creation.  A mirror held up to the universe, seasoned, embellished or exaggerated with the heart and vision of the Artist…  HOW DO THEY DO IT?!  Where do these wonderful artists… hailing from Minnesota, Massachusetts and Myrtle Beach to Dublin and Vienna – get the grit and courage to keep creating when it seems like the world is on fire and everyone is running wild?  How do they do it, and why do they do it?

And My Answer is:

When the world becomes insane, creating is the only sane thing to do.

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My latest short story is a free read at The Thieving Magpie. Are you ready to read this great story? Sure you are! Mash the big button and *Poof!* Let’s get to it!

For you button phobic folks, here is the direct link to the latest issue of The Thieving Magpie. W00T! Free Read! What in the world be youse waiting for?

https://thievingmagpie.org/category/fiction/

And a Note to the World…

Friends and Neighbors, we’re all playing together in one sandbox, and our sandbox ain’t that big. Fellow Citizens of the World, this life can be hard even without greedy bullies messing it up for everyone else. We don’t need war-mongering sonsofbitches making it harder than it has to be. So I’m here to tell you, Vladimir Putin can kiss my story-scribbling ass.

Peace in Ukraine!

Just Published by Glassworks Magazine

New Short Fiction – Fermat and the Liar

Fermat and the Liar – New Short Fiction from the fine folks at Glassworks Magazine. Glassworks is a publication of Rowan University’s Master of Art in Writing program. I am thrilled to be a part of this fine literary journal.

The Story…

The main character is a compulsive liar, a man with many names and many identities. He weaves a web of deceit to escape his past. First and foremost, he cannot be seen for who he really is. As a result, the liar must be a chameleon, changing his colors to match the situation. But the past is a patient hunter. Despite all his clever deceits, his past proves to be inescapable.

Read the Story NOW!

My latest short story is a free read at Glassworks Magazine. Are you ready to read this great story? Sure you are! Mash the big button and *Poof!* Let’s get to it!

For you button phobic folks, here is the direct link to the latest issue of Glassworks Magazine. W00T! Free Read! If you’re feeling flush, you can spring for a print copy.

And a Note to the World…

Friends and Neighbors, we’re all playing together in one sandbox, and our sandbox ain’t that big. Fellow Citizens of the World, this life can be hard even without greedy bullies messing it up for everyone else. We don’t need war-mongering sonsofbitches making it harder than it has to be. So I’m here to tell you, Vladimir Putin can kiss my story-scribbling ass.

Peace in Ukraine!

New Short Fiction Just Published by TIMBER

Gerry Rawlings Remembers

Gerry Rawlings Remembers, my latest published short story, is live at TIMBER Magazine. TIMBER is the literary & arts magazine of the MFA Program at the University of Colorado, Boulder. I am honoured to have one of my stories featured in this fine literary journal.

The Short Story…

My short story Gerry Rawlings Remembers tells the tale of a man without a family, an old tramp, and slightly blemished baked goods. What’s more, the story is available right now. You can enjoy a free read today!

Read the Story NOW!

Gerry Rawlings Remembers is a free read at TIMBER Magazine. Are you ready to read this great story? Sure you are! Mash the big button and *Poof!* Let’s get to reading!

For you button phobic folks, here is the direct link to the latest issue of TIMBER Magazine. W00T! Free Read!

https://timberjournal.org/

The Publishing Games

Truth be told, my Lovely Readers, February was a tough month in submission land. We eked out one acceptance and a maybe. But as you and I know, so it goes. A flood of acceptances is followed by a wave of rejections. In and out, just like the tides.

But wait, there are more stories on the horizon! First, look for another new story this week. Second, I will be doing a live flash reading later this month (another post to follow on that one). Thirdly, there is another story going live March first.

Meanwhile…

How about a collection of short stories to tide you over? Stay strong, be kind, and keep reading!

Orphaned Lies – Collected Stories

The Journey of Orphaned Lies

The fifteen stories contained within these pages tell tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the impersonal forces of the outside world, and against the flaws they carry within themselves. There is quiet heroism and unwanted heroes discarded, acts of defiance and of acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Enter here, Reader, and join in the journey that is Orphaned Lies.

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About the Book

Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published by reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Here, for the first time, fifteen of his best short stories are gathered together in one collection. An aging veteran who despises his neighbor ends up in hospital under her care. An isolated married couple search for help to deliver their first child. A man pauses on a wind-swept cliff to converse with a dead friend. A young kitchen boy is sent on a perilous journey across a pestilential land. A man and women find love at the end of their lives. The fifteen stories contained within these pages tell tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the impersonal forces of the outside world, and against the flaws they carry within themselves. There is quiet heroism and unwanted heroes discarded, acts of defiance and of acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Open these pages and join in the journey that is Orphaned Lies.

Details

Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2021
ASIN: B099TG6GQ7
List Price: 9.95
eBook Price: 2.99

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Just Published by Millennial Pulp Magazine

Foul Tommy’s Armor – New Short Fiction

Foul Tommy’s Armor – Just published by Millennial Pulp Magazine. My newest short story, brought to you by the fine folks at Millennial Pulp Magazine Volume Two. Foul Tommy’s Armor tells the story of an ex-soldier and street drunk who hides the souls of the dead under his greatcoat. The demons of his past pursue him as he struggles to survive in the world of The Ruins, a community of castaways set apart from The Outside.

The Ruins Stories

The Ruins is a small island of temporary hope in a bleak, dystopian world. It is an internment camp for the misfits and the crazies thrown aside by the leaders of a grim urban hell. And, it is the setting for a three-story series of my short stories. The first story is Crow Chain, published by The Dead Mule School. The second is our current lovely, Foul Tommy’s Armor. The Third story is Angel of the Ruins. This is the final installment in the series, and we wish it well out there in Submission Land.

Read the Stories Now!

Crow Chain is the first of The Ruins stories. Crow Chain is a free read at The Dead Mule School. What more could you ask for?

Read Crow Chain

Or, if you’re button phobic, here is the direct link to the story. I hope you enjoy it as much as the editors of The Dead Mule School:

https://deadmule.com/marco-etheridge-fiction-oct-2021/

Foul Tommy’s Armor…

And now, our headliner! Mash the big button and –Presto!– your whisked away to the Millennial Pulp site. Millennial Pulp Volume Two is a print-only edition, but it is well worth the cover price. Order your copy today! Make sure you order Volume Two now, y’hear?

Order Foul Tommys Armor

And again, for you cautious folk, here is the direct link:

https://millennialpulp.com/shop

That’s a Wrap on the Two-Fer!

There you go, Friends and Neighbors! We managed to squish two stories into a single post. Needless to say, we are wishing that third story well. I hope it finds a good home out there in the big wide world of LitMags.

Meanwhile, keep up on all the latest at Marco Etheridge Fiction. Check out the blog for new stories, blog posts, and your basic whatnot:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/blog/

Or, Grab a Collection:

Orphaned Lies – Collected Stories

The Journey of Orphaned Lies

The fifteen stories contained within these pages tell tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the impersonal forces of the outside world, and against the flaws they carry within themselves. There is quiet heroism and unwanted heroes discarded, acts of defiance and of acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Enter here, Reader, and join in the journey that is Orphaned Lies.

Order Now!

About the Book

Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published by reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Here, for the first time, fifteen of his best short stories are gathered together in one collection.

An aging veteran who despises his neighbor ends up in hospital under her care. An isolated married couple search for help to deliver their first child. A man pauses on a wind-swept cliff to converse with a dead friend. A young kitchen boy is sent on a perilous journey across a pestilential land. A man and women find love at the end of their lives.

The fifteen stories contained within these pages tell tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the impersonal forces of the outside world, and against the flaws they carry within themselves. There is quiet heroism and unwanted heroes discarded, acts of defiance and of acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Open these pages and join in the journey that is Orphaned Lies.

Details

Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2021
ASIN: B099TG6GQ7
List Price: 9.95
eBook Price: 2.99

Order Now

Kobo, Nook, Apple, and more!

Preview

View Book Sample

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Just Published by Literally Stories

Architects of Their Own – New Fiction

Architects of Their Own – New Fiction just published by Literally Stories. My short story Architects of Their Own is live now at Literally Stories. One man takes a guided tour of hell before he settles into the new quarters designed specifically for him. The genre is dark magical realism.

Literally Stories is a great online journal focusing on all manner of literary fiction. Hats off and thanks to the editors for having faith in my story. I am honoured to be a part of this extremely cool literary journal. And, speaking of hats off, let me give up a huge shout out to the editors for continuing to support my work.

Read the Story Now!

Architects of Their Own – a free read at Literally Stories. Are you ready to read this great story? Sure you are! Just mash the big button and you will be whisked away to Literally Stories. Whack the Big Button, and the story will appear… voilà!

Read Architects of Their Own

Or, if you’re button phobic, here is the direct link to the story. I hope you enjoy it as much as the editors of Literally Stories:

https://literallystories2014.com/2022/01/24/architects-of-their-own-by-marco-etheridge/

A Crazy New Year

The New Year is off to a wild and wacky start. Here at MEF, 2022 has started with bang. We have multiple acceptances, new stories being published, and contest results hanging in the balance. Crazy stuff, Friends and Neighbors!

More Stories Coming Your Way…

There are more stories coming your way, enough to carry us into the New Year with a swagger. There are at two new stories waiting in the wings. Don’t miss a single tale! Subscribe to the the MEF newsletter today! In conclusion, be happy, be kind, and thank you for being readers. Stay tuned to all the latest news at the MEF blog:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/blog/