Here are the first twenty published stories of the author, the successful result of years of toil-- and submission to paying markets. Hard-nosed editors with mutitudes of submissions chose these stories to shine forth, and paid out of shoestring budgets for them. Screened and selected by professionals, who thought these works were of value to readers.Now collected for the first time, they are a mix of many types, with something for just about anyone. Stories of odd happenings, of criminals, of ordinary people with issues, of strange worlds. Something that gives you a shiver of frisson or a chuckle, or a chance to think about the world in a new way. Come take a sip from the dark myth pool of the human psyche, and taste a strange wine. The sixth book in the Zack Taylor mystery series is now out: A Darkened Room.I studied writing with Stephen King, and have published over 70 short stories, story collections, poetry, and non-fiction. I've appeared on stage, television, and in an independent feature film, and co-wrote and acted in a short political satire film. I've also appeared on Jeopardy, losing in a spectacular fashion. I've traveled to all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, and through Europe.Check out my works at:

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