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Devil in the Galleries

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Devil in the Galleries

Devil in the Galleries – Just Published by Hotch Potch Literature and Art

Drum roll… and… my latest short story, Devil in the Galleries, appears in Hotch Potch Volume Four Issue One. Devil in the Galleries tells the tale of the devil prowling an art museum looking for a piece of art to fill that annoying empty spot on his office wall. Hotch Potch Volume Four Issue One is a FREE read! That’s right, the entire issue is yours, without paywalls. W00T!

Read the Story NOW!

Devil in the Galleries appears in Hotch Potch Volume Four Issue One, and is a completely free read. Like the preceding issues, Hotch Potch is our gift to YOU, our beloved readers. You are the reason we are here. You are the reason we build Hotch Potch. Thank you for being readers. Readers ROCK! Ready to read the story? Sure you are! Mash the big orange button and off you go:

Read Devil in the Galleries

Volume Four Issue One is the seventh issue of Hotch Potch Literature and Art. You can read to your heart’s content at the Hotch Potch Website. Grab all of the back issues without forking over a dime. All we ask is that you tell another reader about Hotch Potch. Thanks!

https://www.hotchpotchliteratureandart.com/

Hotch Potch: We are a stew. A quilt. A jam band. Writers and artists in collaboration. Chaos. Dexterity. Precipice. Concocting. Hatching. Dazzling.

Yours Truly, Hotch Potch Editor…

When I’m not wearing my scribbler’s hat, I am proud to serve as a contributing editor to Hotch Literature and Art. Three years in and we’re still going strong. And…. Pssst… this latest issue, Volume Four Issue One, features two of my short stories. That’s right, folks, two brand new short stories from Yours Truly. As Joe Bob says: Check it Out!

More stories are coming your way. Hold onto your hats, friends and neighbors! So, how will you know when a new story breaks? I’m glad you asked. 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/

A Brand New Short Story

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By the Light of a Single Lamp

A Brand New Short Story

A Brand New Short Story – By the Light of a Single Lamp

W00T! A Brand New Short Story – By the Light of a Single Lamp – just published in the latest issue of Hotch Potch Literature and Art. By the Light of a Single Lamp tells the tale of a young woman in peril, a harsh regime, and the legacy of her dead father. Hotch Potch Volume Four Issue One is a FREE read! That’s right, the entire issue is yours, without paywalls.

Read the Story NOW!

By the Light of a Single Lamp appears in Hotch Potch Volume Four Issue One, and is a completely free read. Like the preceding issues, Hotch Potch is our gift to YOU, our beloved readers. You are the reason we are here. You are the reason we build Hotch Potch. Thank you for being readers. Readers ROCK! Ready to read the story? Sure you are! Mash the big orange button and off you go:

Read By the LIght of a Single Lamp

Volume Four Issue One is the seventh issue of Hotch Potch Literature and Art. You can read to your heart’s content at the Hotch Potch Website. Grab all of the back issues without forking over a dime. All we ask is that you tell another reader about Hotch Potch. Thanks!

https://www.hotchpotchliteratureandart.com/

Hotch Potch: We are a stew. A quilt. A jam band. Writers and artists in collaboration. Chaos. Dexterity. Precipice. Concocting. Hatching. Dazzling.

Yours Truly, Hotch Potch Editor…

When I’m not wearing my scribbler’s hat, I am proud to serve as a contributing editor to Hotch Literature and Art. Three years in and we’re still going strong. And…. Pssst… this latest issue, Volume Four Issue One, features two of my short stories. That’s right, folks, two brand new short stories from Yours Truly. As Joe Bob says: Check it Out!

More stories are coming your way. Hold onto your hats, friends and neighbors! So, how will you know when a new story breaks? I’m glad you asked. 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/

A Brand New Hotch Potch

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A Brand New Hotch Potch

Here it is: A Brand New Hotch Potch – Volume Four Issue One

A Brand New Hotch Potch… Welcome to Hotch Potch Volume Four Issue One, the seventh issue of a new collective literary arts magazine. Seven contributing editors, twenty-one guest writers, and David Mellon, our guest visual artist, collaborated to create a great literary and arts ‘Zine. Inside Volume Four Issue One, you will find fourteen short stories, nine flash stories, seven drabbles, an interview with our guest artist, and great artwork throughout. Jump into the stew! We would love to have you here.

Read Hotch Potch Now!

Hotch Potch Volume Four Issue One is a completely free read. Like the preceding issues, Hotch Potch is our gift to YOU, our beloved readers. You are the reason we are here. You are the reason we build Hotch Potch. Thank you for being readers. Readers ROCK! Mash the big orange button and off you go:

Read Hotch Potch

Volume Four Issue One is the seventh issue of Hotch Potch Literature and Art. You can read to your heart’s content at the Hotch Potch Website. Grab all of the back issues without forking over a dime. All we ask is that you tell another reader about Hotch Potch. Thanks!

https://www.hotchpotchliteratureandart.com/

Hotch Potch: We are a stew. A quilt. A jam band. Writers and artists in collaboration. Chaos. Dexterity. Precipice. Concocting. Hatching. Dazzling.

Sneak Announcement…

I am proud to serve as a contributing editor to Hotch Literature and Art. Three years in and we’re still going strong. And…. Pssst… this latest issue, Volume Four Issue One, features two of my short stories. That’s right, folks, two brand new short stories from Yours Truly. As Joe Bob says: Check it Out!

More stories are coming your way. Hold onto your hats, friends and neighbors! So, how will you know when a new story breaks? I’m glad you asked. 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/

That’s it for now, but stand by for more. There will be a whole covey of stories going live in the next few weeks. Meanwhile, thanks for being there and for being readers. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Readers ROCK!

A New Noir Anthology

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Auntie Soo – New Noir Fiction from Dark Yonder

A New Noir Anthology

A New Noir Anthology

A New Noir Anthology! My newest short story, Auntie Soo has just been published in Dark Yonder Issue 7. I am thrilled to have my story included in this new anthology, edited by Katy Munger and Eryk Pruitt. These fine folks continue to be a joy to work with. And now, on with the story…

Auntie Soo tells the tale of an old woman living in a ruined neighborhood, the oak staff she wields, and a young woman seeking help. A near-dystopian city, predatory denizens, and one Auntie Soo. You’re going to want to grab this anthology. Dark Yonder Issue 7 is available as an eBook or paperback.

Grab your copy today!

First off, a huge shout-out to the editors of Dark Yonder. Katy and Eryk are the real deal. Second, they publish great anthologies, and I am thrilled to have my story Auntie Soo featured in Issue 7. Lastly, Dark Yonder pays its writers, which means I get paid for my story Auntie Soo. That means a lot to me. So, order up the eBook edition. A new noir anthology for less than the cost of those disgusting SB Caramel Macchiatos and WAY fewer calories. Do yourself a favor: opt for the book.

Order Dark Yonder

But Wait! There More Darkness…

There’s lots more going on at Dark Yonder. Not only do they publish the best noir short fiction, but they also run a pretty great bar featuring southern cocktails and brew. Drinking and literature, it’s a fine tradition! If you’re feeling flush, you can spring for the paperback edition. Hell, buy both! And then go have a beer. Here are the links:

https://www.darkyonder.online

https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Yonder-Issue-7/dp/B0DJCDKTVG

Tell Katy and Eryk that Marco sent you, right? I can use all the good writer karma I can get. Thanks!

Fall is Upon Us…

I know what season it is because I see Advent calendars and Halloween candy displayed side-by-side. Fall has fallen, with its schizophrenic rush into the assorted holidays. I choose not to play. Very shortly, I’ll be winging my way 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:

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

Power Tools – New Stories

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A New Collection of Short Stories

Power Tools - New Stories

Power Tools – A New Collection of Short Stories

Here I am, friends and neighbors, just back from a four-month walkabout and ready to tout my newest book: Power Tools. This is a fine new collection of short stories, twenty-one in all. Sometimes you just have to reach for the tagline, and here it is: There are moments in life when having the right tool makes all the difference.

Power Tools: 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.

Kudos…

Everyone needs a bit of recognition now and then, even a lowly short story. The title story of this collection grabbed the spotlight as a solo act (Hint: Power Tools). This hard-hitting story received a nomination for a Pushcart Prize as well as for a Best of the Web. W00T!

Here’s the Pitch…

I hear you asking: why should I buy your book? Why buy books at all? Luckily for us, I’ve got a smart-ass answer. Reading books places you in a very elite category. You see, reading is in decline these days. If you read more than two books in 2023, you’re in the top half of U.S. adults. There you have it, sports fans. Buy books (hopefully mine) and then read the books you purchased. Do that, and you can claim your elite status. Bully for you and good for Indie authors like me.

If you want to learn more about the dismal state of reading in the USA, here you go:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/01/05/how-many-books-did-you-read-2023-see-how-you-stack-up/

The Wrap and Call to Action:

This is the point where I close with my Call to Action. Click Now! Do It! Whatever. Truth is, I’d be thrilled if you gave my collection of stories a go. If you do decide to purchase a copy (Paperback or eBook!), I truly hope you enjoy the stories. Connecting with a reader is the biggest payback I can receive. Dog knows I’m not getting rich on royalties.

The Wrong Name – Live Now!

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Stories from the Darker Edge

The Wrong Name

The Wrong Name – Stories from the Darker Edge

Available Now at all fine online booksellers near you: The Wrong Name – Stories from the Darker Edge – Live! This latest collection of short stories veers close to the precipice and looks over the fatal edge. Taa-Daa! You can grab your very own eBook or paperback version RIGHT NOW! All the cool buy buttons and whatnot are a the bottom of this post. (PSSST! There’s a sneak-peek chapter in the book details below, but you have to look for it.)

Something dark is here. The Wrong Name gathers twenty-one of my best dark short stories into a single volume. Speculative fiction with characters bearing the wrong name, unrepentant, untethered, and unforgiven. Good choices are made and bad; others that are downright evil. Here are doppelgangers and crones, artificial and human intelligence gone wrong. Murder and revenge, tragedies embraced, and fates narrowly avoided. Reluctant heroes tire of the chase and ghosts relive the past. There are bodies to be disposed of, corpses arisen, and dreams damned. Here is magick, both benevolent and not. And hopefully, a few laughs along the way.

A Sample…

Care for a quick look at what this new collection holds? Look no further than the great online ‘Zine Book of Matches. The fine editors published my short story Doubles and you an read it right here, right now. Doubles tells the tales of a man haunted by his doppelgänger. Is you is or is you ain’t my evil twin?

Read the Story NOW!

Book of Matches offers an online flip-book format as well as a FREE downloadable PDF version. This fine literary magazine showcases the best in contemporary poetry, fiction, and essays. Grab your very own copy of Book of Matches Issue 8. The PDF is FREE! Just mash the big button or click the link below.

Read Doubles

Besides my latest story, Book of Matches Issue 8 is chock-full of literary treats. Not only do you get a great read, you support independent literature. Good on ya! I think you’ll dig it! Here is the link:

https://www.bookofmatcheslitmag.com/

The Madness…

The publishing madness continues. Stay tuned to the MEF blog to keep up with all the news and more news about The Wrong Name. Look for it before the fireworks of the Fourth of July! Here’s the link:

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

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