The Hobbyist by Darryl Shelly

The Hobbyist
by Darryl Shelly

The Hobbyist is a coming-of-age story masked as a sex addict's roller coaster. Based upon true events, the author authentically chronicles sexual awakening from a man's perspective as he pulls back the curtain, and with staggering honesty, invites you into his private world of decadence. Not to be confused with a book on recovery, this raucous account is a cautionary tale of heartbreak and hilarity as a young man rises to manhood and into the throes of full-blown, sexual addiction in New York City.

Paperback, 321 pages
Published March 27th 2013 by Bexley Press

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Darryl is a former Contributing Editor at Mobile Office and Portable Computing Magazines. His first play was workshopped at the Actors Studio as part of their Writer/Directors Unit. Winner of the Filmmakers Magazine Screenwriting Award for Excellence, he has penned rewrites for different projects featuring James Woods and Kirstie Alley.
He's currently a partner at a creative agency in Los Angeles, California.

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6580486.Darryl_Shelly
Website:  http://www.darrylshelly.com
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TheHobbyistBook

 

  

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Remembered (The Vistira Trilogy #1) by E.D. Brady

Remembered
The Vistira Trilogy #1
by E.D. Brady

ENTER THE WORLD OF VISTIRA IN THE FIRST PART OF THE NEW ADULT, ROMANTIC FANTASY SERIES.

Emily's past is a mystery. Left abandoned on the steps of a police precinct as a young girl, she is unaware of the love she left behind in another world. When she seeks hypnotherapy to deal with haunting dreams of a handsome stranger, she is thrown into memories of being kidnapped and almost murdered.

Kellus's heart is torn apart by the strange and devastating disappearance of the only woman he would ever love. A secret kept from him as a child turns out to be the catalyst in a devious plot to control the world of Vistira. But first, the power-hungry Dinora, aided by the traitorous Lionel, needed to eliminate the one woman who could prevent them from bending Kellus to their will.

With the help of their family, the young couple must find a way back to one another and end the threat posed by their enemies, not only for their own sakes, but also for the safety of their entire world.

Paperback, 1st edition, 303 pages
Published March 26th 2013 by Create Space

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I spend my days writing and reading while listening to classic rock music (occasionally with a glass of red wine).

I published my first novel, Remembered, in December of 2012, and the two follow-ups of the trilogy shortly after.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6876956.E_D_Brady

Twitter: https://twitter.com/E_D_Brady

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A Bloody Bloody Mess In the Wild Wild West by Justin Bienvenue

A Bloody Bloody Mess In the Wild Wild West
by Justin Bienvenue

The year is 1870. Five years after the Civil War has ended. Many states, cities and small towns are still recovering, one of these places is the town of Toomswood. The town has been taken over by sly corrupt tycoon Javier “Bones” Jones. Things only get worse for the town when a mysterious stranger rides into town making an offer and cutting a deal with Jones. The man gives Jones super dexterity and point pin shooting accuracy among other like abilities, however in return he has placed a curse on Jones, making him a leader to the Undead unbeknown to his knowledge.

After finding out his curse Jones takes a liking to it and soon kills to turn his gang into an army. The mysterious man then tells Jones he will also lead Undead Civil War soldiers who are now bloodthirsty madmen. It is up to Emerson Shaw, a quiet humble young man with his own personal demons to stop Jones and his men. Along with his best friend and others who will join them, Shaw must find a way to stop Jones from destroying and terrorizing the town and turning it into a literal walking Ghost town.

Experience the Ole West drenched in some gruesome bloody Horror. It doesn't get grittier then this.

Paperback, 142 pages
Published April 26th 2013 by CreateSpace

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About the Author:
Writer, Poet and Author by day and night. I have always been told I have a way with words and very vivid imagination. A teacher once told my mom, “If only he could write down on paper what creates within his mind. He can tell quite the story”. It wasn’t until after I took a liking to poetry that I thought I could take my creativity and combine it with my new love and appreciation for the style of poetry. Aside from the usual main classes I had in high school, I took elective courses such as Creative Writing, Arts & Culture and Epistemology which were very helpful to my writing and creativity. Of course, English was also a class to which helped me grow as well. I also took a course on Journalism and while it gave me a different take and approach to writing, I found I didn’t really enjoy it and just didn’t feel it fit me the way to which I enjoy writing. I like to be organized both physically and electronically, so wherever I am it’s got to be neat and whatever I am writing has to be organized and in a manner to which I can find it. I am currently working on a few short stories that will end up in various anthologies and next year will get started on my 4th novel, Opium Warfare.

I am a passionate poet and proud author of three books, “The Macabre Masterpiece: Poems of Horror and Gore published on January 9th, 2010, "A Bloody Bloody Mess In The Wild Wild West" published on April 26th, 2013 and "Like A Box of Chocolates" published on April 26th, 2014.

When I'm not writing or reading books I'm usually promoting them. When I'm not doing anything book related my interests usually include sports(Big NFL Football Fan, Baseball and Basketball), History, Ufology, Egyptology, The Wild West as well as the bizarre and things unexplained.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4572127.Justin_Bienvenue

Website: http://jbienvenue.webs.com/

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Vampires Suck by Giovanni Valentino

Vampires Suck
by Giovanni Valentino

Paperback, 300 pages
Published October 31st 2014 by Strange Musings Press

Each story has a different take on the legend of the Vampire. Some hide from the darkness and others can walk in the daylight. Some are cold, calculated killers and others are full of teenaged angst. Some are held at bay by garlic but others love Italian food.

Here is a collection of stories designed to poke fun at the whole vampire genre. We have funny stories about the troubles of immortality, about the crazy life of the vampire slayer, and about just how the different vampires get along.

But in all the stories, one element is always there.

Original Stories by:

Giovanni Valentino - Will Adams - Nicholas Knight - Arthur Carey

Gregg Chamberlain - Tim Jeffreys - T.R. Clark - Evan Dicken - Dan Doerflein

Tracy S. Morris - John H. Dromey - Tim J. Finn - Kerrie Strong -C.J. Andrew

Aaron Gudmunson - James E. Guin - Sierra July - Alexis Larkin - Daniel McPherson

M. Kelly Peach - Paul Popiel - Robert Morrisey- Barry Rosenber - Joe Mogel

J. Adrian Cook - Simon Kewin -Victor Gischler

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About the Editor:

Giovanni Francesco Valentino has struggled at the art of writing for four decades against many demons like self-doubt, chronic depression, OCD and severe dyslexia. He has written a few memoir pieces about his life struggles going undiagnosed for more the half his life. He hopes one day to be a famous published science fiction and fantasy author.
He is a member of the CNY Writers Haven, a critique and writer support group. He is the editor of the upcoming humorous anthology, Alternate Hilarities.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7772307.Giovanni_Valentino
Website: http://giovannivalentino.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiovanniv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Giovanni-Valentino/514035118649690

Strange Musings Press:
We are a small publisher founded and run by two authors with a variety of skills and talents. Visit our Staff page for more information about who we are.

Currently, Strange Musings Press is strictly an e-publisher of anthologies: Alternate Hilarities , Romantic Ruckus, Alternate Hilarities 2 - Vampires Suck, and Alternate Hilarities 3: Hysterical Realms

We DO NOT accept or publish standalone stories, novels, or novellas at this time so please don't query us for those. We'll send you a humorous and snarky rejection letter.

The goal of these anthologies is to help aspiring authors get published and to have fun. Everything we do here is in the spirit of humor. If we offend you in any way, well, we probably don't care =)

Take a moment to look around and submit a story or two if you'd like. Got questions? Got a joke you want to tell us? Want to tell us how awesome we are? Stand in line and send us an email at: strangemusings.editor@verizon.net.

Website: http://www.strangemusingspress.com/p/main.html
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