Just Published by The Summersest Review

New Literary Fiction Hot off the Virtual Presses

New Literary Fiction! My short story The Scoop has just been published by the fine folks at The Summerset Review. The Scoop tells the tale of a young journalism student, a horrific news story from the past, and the woman who is central to that story. Tip o’ the lid to the editors at The Summerset Review for having faith in my work.

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Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to The Summerset Review, a great long-running ‘Zine with an excellent reputation. Not only will you find my New Literary Fiction short story The Scoop, but also a host of great reading on offer. Best of all, The Summerset Review is a FREE read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, NO paywalls. What are you waiting for?

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Or maybe you don’t trust buttons? As in: Please do not press this button as it will bring about the end of the world… Terry Pratchett wrote that the paint wouldn’t be dry before some dufus was scratching his/her head and saying “Huh, wonder what will happen…” No worries, mate. Here’s the link to The Summerset Review Winter Issue:

https://www.summersetreview.org/

The Real Story…

Hey Folks, it’s time to recognize bullshit when we see it. Don’t fall for fakes. We need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings, not computers. So, how will you know when a new story breaks? 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:

https://bro.uxw.mybluehost.me/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

And finally, with your indulgence, allow me a blatant book plug. Yes, I know, pesky artists wanting to get paid for their work. Will they never learn? Well, probably not. Even writers need to eat. So how about a dose of literary flash fiction? Thanks!

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.

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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 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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Genre: Literary Fiction
Tag: Literary Fiction
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2024
ASIN: B0CXMV1HS4
ISBN: 9798884290907
List Price: 11.95
eBook Price: 3.99

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Just Published by ZiN Daily

New Literary Fiction Hot off the Virtual Presses

W00T! New Literary Fiction! My short story Dead Net has just been published by the excellent Croatian ‘Zine ZiN Daily. Dead Net tells the tale of Eli and Wren, the fleeting fame of virtual pop stars, and the death of the internet. Bonus: You can read the story NOW with no paywalls!

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Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to ZiN Daily and my literary fiction story Dead Net. ZiN Daily is a very cool online ‘Zine based in Croatia. They offer great fiction and much more. And hey, this ‘Zine is bilingual! Plus, read with no paywalls! That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, ZinDaily is a FREE read. Enjoy everything they have on offer without forking over a dime!

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Dead Net is my first appearance in ZiN Daily, but I’m hoping for an encore in this great ‘Zine. Besides reading my story Dead Net (yes, please!), you can peruse all the great content Zin Daily has on offer. Lots of excellent reading awaits. Here’s the link:

https://www.zvonainari.hr/

The Barricades of True and False…

The fascists are on the march, Folks, and no mistake. We are being flooded with a tidal wave of lies, false videos, AI-generated memes, and worse. I urge you to do what you can to resist. Here are some simple steps you can take. Verify the source of the information. Corroborate with other reliable news sources. Look for the agenda behind the lies. These sonsofbitches are selling fear, and you are their intended point of sale. Please, don’t fall for it!

We need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings, not computers. So, how will you know when a new story breaks? 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:

https://bro.uxw.mybluehost.me/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

And finally, with your indulgence, allow me a blatant book plug. Yes, I know, pesky artists wanting to get paid for their work. Will they never learn? Well, probably not. Even writers need to eat. So how about another dose of literary fiction? Thanks!

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.

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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 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.

Details

Genre: Literary Fiction
Tag: Literary Fiction
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2024
ASIN: B0CXMV1HS4
ISBN: 9798884290907
List Price: 11.95
eBook Price: 3.99

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Live at BigCityLit – New Literary Fiction

Sonny No More – New Literary Fiction

It’s time for some New Literary Fiction, Friends and Neighbors! My short story Sonny No More is featured in the latest issue of BigCityLit. Sonny No More tells the tale of an aging Vietnam veteran living in an abandoned row house in Philadelphia. The genre is literary fiction.

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BigCityLit is an online literary journal based in New York City. Not only is BigCityLit a great NYC ‘Zine, it’s also a FREE read. Enjoy all the treats on their site without forking over a dime! That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, dig into BigCityLit with no paywalls. W00T! Mash the big orange button! Just like that, you’ll be whisked away to my story Sonny No More:

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Sonny No More is my first appearance in BigCityLit. I’m thrilled to have my work featured in this vibrant journal. Read my story Sonny No More (yes, please!), but you can also peruse the current issue and archives of BigCityLit. Lots of great reading on offer here. Boom go the links:

https://nycbigcitylit.com/summer-2025/

https://nycbigcitylit.com/

What a Field Day for the Heat…

There is madness in the land, Sisters and Brothers. US soldiers deployed on US soil. Bombs dropped on foreign soil. Citizens detained and deported. Dark times, Friends and Neighbors. Do what you can to resist this terrible tide. We are all of us rowing in the same boat, even those who would sink it.

Scribbling into the Sun…

As the sun heats Northern Yurp, the MEF garret is a cool cave of refuge. Sonny No More marks my twenty-seventh published piece for 2025. W00T! More stories are coming your way. How will you know when a new story breaks? 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:

https://bro.uxw.mybluehost.me/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

And finally, with your indulgence, allow me a blatant book plug. A lovely concept: Artists being paid for their work. And, yes, even writers need to eat. So please, buy a damn book. Thanks!

Breaking the Bundles

The Past Can Kill.

Vienna, Austria, a city of palaces, music, and cafés. But behind the cold, grey stone lies a dark secret. Against this backdrop of culture and shadows, the fates of three unforgettable people will be drawn into a common peril. As the lives of the characters cross, revenge shifts to passion, betrayal becomes an act of honor, and the past exacts a heavy toll from the present. The secrets of the past threaten the lives of those that hold them; the same secrets threaten the men who work in the shadows. The weight of the past will pursue Perry and Zita across two continents, threatening their love and their lives. The chase becomes a conflict of revenge and desire, of shadow and light, of love and the struggle to survive.

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Vienna, Austria, a city of palaces, music, and cafés. But behind the cold, grey stone lies a dark secret. Against this backdrop of culture and shadows, the fates of three unforgettable people will be drawn into a common peril.

Perry Farmon is an American photographer on sabbatical in Vienna, searching for his lost creative spark. A strange friendship and a mysterious love alter Perry’s quiet world, drawing him into a shared secret. The powers threatened by that secret force Perry into a deadly flight from danger. He must learn trickery and cunning to survive. His life and love hang in the balance.

Zita de Luca is a woman marked by a wine-colored stain on her temple, the shame of her family, and anger. An opportunity for revenge is complicated by an unexpected passion for an American professor. She must choose between the two.

Käru “Charlie” Villiger is a habitué of cafés, either an outrageous liar or a dangerous man. He holds the key to the past, but time is running out. Charlie must pass on what he holds before he is silenced by those he has betrayed. He must choose someone else to carry the burden.

As the lives of the characters cross, revenge shifts to passion, betrayal becomes an act of honor, and the past exacts a heavy toll from the present. The secrets of the past threaten the lives of those that hold them; the same secrets threaten the men who work in the shadows. The weight of the past will pursue Perry and Zita across two continents, threatening their love and their lives. The chase becomes a conflict of revenge and desire, of shadow and light, of love and the struggle to survive.

Details

Genres: Conspiracy, Thriller
Tags: Recommended Books, Thriller
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2019
Format: eBook and Print
Length: Novel
ASIN: B07XJNM6GL
ISBN: 1072447398
Rating:

List Price: 14.95
eBook Price: 4.95

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Live at The Writing Disorder

New Literary Fiction – White Rabbits

Here we go, the second story of 2025: New Literary Fiction – White Rabbits. My latest short story has just been published by the good folks at The Writing Disorder. White Rabbits tells the tale of Charleston Druthers, a troubled young man who lives alone after the death of his parents. The genre is literary fiction.

Welcome to the New Year! Grab yourself a great dose of literary fiction!

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The Writing Disorder is a great online ‘Zine featuring wonderful fiction, including my story White Rabbits. What’s more, The Writing Disorder is a FREE read. W00T! Without further ado, mash the big button and you will be whisked away to literary land.

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White Rabbits is my second story to be featured in The Writing Disorder. The first was Words May Set You Free published way back in March of 2020. Besides reading my story White Rabbits (yes please!) you can peruse the whole lineup of present and past issues at:

https://writingdisorder.com/

Into the New Year…

The New Year is upon us, my Lovely Readers, and I wish each of you peace and prosperity. Dog knows we could all use some. December has come and gone, a record-breaking month with ten published stories and seven stories accepted. W00T! But now it’s time to saddle up for 2025. White Rabbits is the second story to go live this year. There’s going to be a whole lot more, so hold onto your hats, Cowfolks!

So, how will you know when a new story breaks? 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:

https://bro.uxw.mybluehost.me/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

And finally, with your indulgence, allow me a blatant book plug. I’ve got flights to buy and places to go…

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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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."