WHEN THE CATS RAZZED THE CHICKENS & OTHER STORIES NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!

Yes, that's right. A bit early, but not by much.

From the desk of J.S. Graustein:

Since all the school children are wearing their costumes today, I decided that Halloween is already here. From now until 1 December 2009, all print chapbooks will be sold for $8 (list is $9). This will include postage (to anywhere in the world) and tax (if mailed to California). Folded Word would also like to give Mel's friends/fans a treat by offering them a signature option on his chapbook for an extra $1. And no, Mel is not pocketing the buck for his golden scribble. It's for the extra envelope and stamps.

Cheers! J.S.

...There you have it. I love you guys. The quality of this hand-bound chapbook is ridiculously awesome. In addition to receiving either a signed or unsigned chapbook, you also get the promise of a ridiculously awesome hug should we ever meet.

Thanks, everyone.

Best, Mel

11/30/2009 Notice: The personally signed option is no longer available. However, if you really want me to sign it, and I would absolutely love to, I'm sure we can work something out. Drop either me or Folded Word a note.

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Pre-Orders Begin on Halloween

Pre-Orders for what?

Pre-Orders for these, the first two chapbooks in the Signature Series from Folded Word Press.


Chapbook release on November 10th, 2009. Available as an e-book and a hand-crafted print chapbook.


Chapbook release on November 19th, 2009. Available as an e-book and a hand-crafted print chapbook.

Please visit Folded Word here for more information about the release of the chapbooks, the launch of unFold, and how to get yourself a free PDF copy.

bad haiku & things

clicks find hidden gems
pearl necklaces are fine treats
more pumpkin pie please

VIPs on vsf & 3 Things I Like

Laura Ellen Scott is super nice, and VIPs on vsf is super cool. Laura asked me recently if I'd like to run my mouth there, so that's what I did. Read my contribution here. Be sure to read the rest too. VIPs on vsf is like a crazy little candy store.

And, as promised, some fun things I've come across this week not involving me:

The Polymath by Jason Lee Norman

Forwarding Address by Eric Beeny

She Wolf by Shakira

> kill author #3

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The editorial anonymity rolls on, as does the bounty of stellar content.

This issue's crop yields goodness from Ajay Vishwanathan, Amanda Marbais, Audri Sousa, Drew Kalbach, Eric Beeny, Garrett Socol, Howie Good, Jason Jordan, Lisa Lim, Michelle Reale, Neil de la Flor, Phoenix Likely, Richard Santos, R L Swihart, and U.V.Ray.

Read it all here. Read my contribution here.

Dogzplot Flash Fiction

New Dogzplot Flash Fiction.

Tiny bites by me, Ethel Rohan, Brian Le Lay, Amanda Montei, Nate East, Bob Jacobs, Brett Fogarty, Brendan O'Brien.

Thanks to Barry.

Friday

(artwork courtesy of Tia Prouhet)



Be good. Beardman is always watching.

Yellow Mama #16

16 is my lucky number, and today issue #16 of Yellow Mama hit the cyber-streets with a vengeance.

I have a story in this issue called Dog. But before you rush to read the story (ha ha) indulge me for a moment while I tell you a little tale about this one.

I wrote this story many many moons ago. It was accepted many many moons ago. But it wasn't your usual acceptance. It was actually rejected at first. Flat out. And I was chastised, politely, for thinking that I could submit a story about bestiality. After some head scratching and a friendly exchange of emails, the story was accepted. With laughter.

Anyway. I'll shut up now. Yellow Mama is badass. It's named after an electric chair for cry eye. Check it out.

....bad haiku and news not involving me coming soon. Promise. I'm getting sick of me too.

The Hamper Affair at Clean Sheets

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Clean Sheets Erotica Magazine has been offering up the goods since 1998.

Each week they provide readers with photography, fiction, poetry, and more.

This week my story The Hamper Affair leads the charge in the erotic fiction section.

Give yourself a break from being so serious all the time. Get a laugh. If my story arouses you, please keep it to yourself.

(email me!)

Thirst For Fire

Quench your thirst. The fire has arrived.

The list of pyromaniacs is staggering.

Adrian Stone.
Matt DeBenedictis.
Nate Innomi.
Gregg Willard.
Kenneth Radu.
Jim Parks.
Roxane Gay.
Ben Spivey.
Mark Richardson.
Michael J. Martin.
David Erlewine.
Ethel Rohan.
Margaret Christi.
Teresa Houle.
Will Spires.
Black Conrad.

Read my contribution here. Read the rest here. Read, burn, ha.

Thanks to Thirst For Fire for bringing back the heat.

Manic Funday

DJ Berndt is a visual artist. I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the title page for my new story Beautiful Broken at PANGUR BAN PARTY.

This place is hot. While you're there, check out work from Eric Beeny, Sam Pink, David Peak, Ben Brooks, Greg Santos, xTx and more.

Speaking of xTx, have you downloaded her ebook Nobody Trusts a Black Magician today?

Make Monday good again.

Hugs, high fives, and bottles of whiskey for everyone.