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General Category => General Board => : mdcesq January 25, 2022, 10:12:56 AM
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Hey guys, I finally put together a collection of my flash fiction and had it published by a small press in Texas. It's out today (print available in U.S. only but lots of eBook options).
https://linktr.ee/boneyardtales
I have quite a few fishing stories in there and some taking place in CA. That's not me on the cover, but rather one of my characters (and yes, that's a fly rod in his hand!).
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51841703552_b1933fa9a3.jpg)
Check out the terrifying trailer an editor friend made for me. Not every story in the collection is scary, but the trailer sure captures those that are.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15KFVdes2Dv8TXswWJwHBddQYeaopp974/view?usp=sharing
Proceeds will be donated to the Shriners Children's Hospitals in Spokane, Washington, & Galveston, Texas, USA. Thanks to all of you who have supported my writing in the past, and thank you Tom for allowing me to post this.
I hope you are all well in CA. Beware the man with little yellow teeth in the boneyard!
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Going to a good cause, cool 8)
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Done 8)
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Going to a good cause, cool 8)
Done 8)
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Many thanks for your support guys. Spent some time in both hospitals and I'm always looking for new ways to give back. Hope you find something you like in my quicky batch of strange stories.
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Great trailer! I'm looking forward to reading it!
Thanks Mike!
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Great trailer! I'm looking forward to reading it!
Thanks Mike!
Thanks again for letting me post!
Yeah, when I first saw the trailer, it legitimately scared me. Hopefully some of the stories can live up to it!
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This is great Michael! Stoked for you!
I loved the trailer :D
Every couple of months I search around for new stuff from you, love reading it and can't wait to get the paperback!
I'm not in CA anymore, finally got out and moved to north Idaho, not too far from you. Only had the flyrod out once so far, but plan to do a lot more this summer.
Glad you're doing well!
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This is great Michael! Stoked for you!
I loved the trailer :D
Every couple of months I search around for new stuff from you, love reading it and can't wait to get the paperback!
I'm not in CA anymore, finally got out and moved to north Idaho, not too far from you. Only had the flyrod out once so far, but plan to do a lot more this summer.
Glad you're doing well!
Thanks for keeping up with the pubs and your continued support, Chad. It was slow last year with only six new stories, but that's because I was so consumed with the collection. Now that it's out, I think I need a nap and then it will be back to writing!
I remember you mentioning the relocation to Northern Idaho, Cd'A, correct? I need to make a trip over to Spokane, probably this summer, to see my mom and will pass through the panhandle. I'll let you know when I make the trip and perhaps we can get the fly rods out or just have a cold beer!
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Thanks for keeping up with the pubs and your continued support, Chad. It was slow last year with only six new stories, but that's because I was so consumed with the collection. Now that it's out, I think I need a nap and then it will be back to writing!
I remember you mentioning the relocation to Northern Idaho, Cd'A, correct? I need to make a trip over to Spokane, probably this summer, to see my mom and will pass through the panhandle. I'll let you know when I make the trip and perhaps we can get the fly rods out or just have a cold beer!
Yes, CDA. That would be great Michael, let me know when you're heading this way!
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Yes, CDA. That would be great Michael, let me know when you're heading this way!
Will do. I'll be in Butte for a book signing in May, and possibly Missoula after that. I know both places are still a ways from CDA, but if you're heading east during that time, might work.
A teaser from the collection, out today in one of my favorite journals (based loosely on a time when a camping buddy and I almost froze to death!):
https://tinyurl.com/3dkhmz3y
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Thanks for the teaser Michael! I loved it!
That took a different turn that your others and I liked the surprise, well done!
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Thanks for the teaser Michael! I loved it!
That took a different turn that your others and I liked the surprise, well done!
Tx, Chad. Yep, occasionally I do some happy endings. Otherwise it just gets too depressing, lol. ;D
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I got my copy Mike! I'm going to start reading it tonight Boss!
(https://i.imgur.com/7OXhtzu.jpg)
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I got my copy Mike! I'm going to start reading it tonight Boss!
Awesome! 8) Glad it made it safe and sound. I hope you enjoy your visit to the boneyard!
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Michael,
Just ordered my signed copy! Can't wait to read it!
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Michael,
Just ordered my signed copy! Can't wait to read it!
Awesome, Chad, appreciate the support. My wife has been helping me with the signed mailouts, and she said it went out yesterday. I hope you find something new in there you like, and enjoy revisiting some old stories.
Now that this book is under my belt, I'm sorta scratching my head wondering what to do next. On a fishing forum, I think you all can appreciate what I came up with: go fishing! (once we get above freezing, lol)
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So, I've been a little slow getting to the stories. I swear every time I start reading is just before bed and I fall asleep. My last day at work is tomorrow, so I will have some time to enjoy life and chill with the book. I'm the first story in and let me say that you are quite a good writer! I've been trying to write a book for the last 10 years (Based on a pictorial story I drew up) and wish I had half the talent as you.
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So, I've been a little slow getting to the stories. I swear every time I start reading is just before bed and I fall asleep. My last day at work is tomorrow, so I will have some time to enjoy life and chill with the book. I'm the first story in and let me say that you are quite a good writer! I've been trying to write a book for the last 10 years (Based on a pictorial story I drew up) and wish I had half the talent as you.
Tx for the kind words, Tom. I struggle with the same thing in the evenings, whether trying to read, watch a movie, or whatever. I thought only 80-year-olds fell asleep on the couch at 9pm and now that's me in my 40s, ha, ha.
I'd be interested in hearing more about your book/pictorial. Just keep picking at it. The most important thing is to show up every day or at least most days, even if it's just five minutes of writing. After all, a page a day equals a book a year.
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So I'm 4 stories in and realize something... Mike has a little bit of south of heaven in him. LoL
Great stuff so far Mike!
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So I'm 4 stories in and realize something... Mike has a little bit of south of heaven in him. LoL
Great stuff so far Mike!
Yes indeed, yes indeed. There's some unsettling stuff in there. I got a little warped in the head practicing criminal law for so long, and then reading too much Steve King/Chuck Palahniuk.
But there are some happy endings, just not many, lol.
Thanks for the read and comments, Tom.
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Happy to report that we sold enough of BYT to justify a hardcover, which was released last month. Check out the fantastic cover art a buddy of mine did for this new edition:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52477803305_13d34d5b3e.jpg)
Take a closer look at what the creepy bison-skeleton creature is reading:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52477873223_3cba4fcd83_c.jpg)
Anyway, just wanted to thank you all for your support with my collection earlier this year.
Tight lines,
mdcesq
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Congrats Mike! That's so awesome!!
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Right on!
I've enjoyed reading mine and look forward to reading them to the kids as they get older!
That new cover art is cool 8)
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Thanks for your support guys. It's been a fun adventure.
Good idea, Chad, might want to wait a few years before reading them my disturbing content, lol. ;D Glad you're enjoying it.