Smackdown – vibrant new nonfiction. My short nonfiction story Smackdown has just been published by the fine folks at Witcraft. Smackdown tells the tale of a young boy, his push scooter, and a treacherous set of gates. The genre is literary nonfiction.
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Firstly, Friends and Neighbors, I’m here to tell you that Witcraft is a fun and funny online ‘Zine. Secondly, you can show your support for these hard-working editors (and Indie Writers) by giving them a try. Finally, if that isn’t enough to entice you, my story Smackdown is a FREE online read. That means you can spread the Lit-Love without forking over a dime. How about that? Grab a dose of reading by giving my story Smackdown a try. Just mash the big button:
Sure, everyone loves a FREE read. Without a doubt, Witcraft is chock-a-block with other literary treats. Their tagline says it all: Because not everything has to be serious. It goes without saying that I want you to read my story, but there’s lots more fun on offer. You can peruse their lineup at:
Here I am, only seventeen days from the Summer Solstice and not a drop of summer in sight. So it goes here in Northern Yurp. Nevertheless, cool weather does not stop the writing, and stories emerge from the drippy clouds. At the same time, submissions are going out, and replies rolling in. I harvest the usual bumper crop of rejections along with a few acceptances. With that in mind, look for more stories coming your way. Lots more stories! At least two more accepted stories are scheduled to go live this month. With any luck, summer heat will go live as well. Here’s to hoping.
That’s it, Lovely Readers! Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this latest story. Additionally, you can stay tuned for all the latest by following the MEF blog:
Speaking of summer, what about your summer reading needs? As a matter of fact, we’ve got your back on this one. How about a brand-new collection of 21 great short stories? That’s right, folks, it’s here! Indeed, hot off the presses, Power Tools awaits your hungry reader eyes:
Power Tools
There are moments in life when having the right tool makes all the difference.
An elderly woman sets out alone on a journey into a new life. Two soldiers in a bunker share candy and memories. A widower takes on the Supreme Court with a robot. Grief is sung over the cobbled streets of Valletta. Two old heroes question their purpose. These stories tell tales of love lost and found, of the fight for justice, and the glimmering flame of hope that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters push back against the crushing weight of the world and shoulder the burdens they carry within. Love, laugh, dance, weep; these are the stories of Power Tools.
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 in more than eighty reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Power Tools gathers twenty-one of his best short stories into one collection. An elderly woman sets out alone on a journey into a new life. Two soldiers in a bunker share candy and memories. A widower takes on the Supreme Court with a robot. Grief is sung over the cobbled streets of Valletta. Two old heroes question their purpose. These stories tell tales of love lost and found, of the fight for justice, and the glimmering flame of hope that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters push back against the crushing weight of the world and shoulder the burdens they carry within. Love, laugh, dance, weep; these are the stories of Power Tools.
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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/