Recipe For Love
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 1960 words.
Published on May 16, 2013. Fiction.
Ellen and her ex-husband had always stirred things up the wrong way. Was it meant to be? Kind of a love cookbook, for bad cooks.
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John Blandly
Biography
There was a time when John Blandly read a lot of Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) and Ross Macdonald (The Far Side of the Dollar, The Goodbye Look, The Big Sleep). He read the complete works of Mr. Doyle. He thought Ross and Art were great writers. This is said to explain Blandly's book here, "No Time To Die," intentionally written as a murder mystery in hard boiled style that cannot be solved.
Blandly's novels, novellas, and novelettes are best described as literary. That's so he doesn't have to explain them. Sometimes they are magic realism, other times realistic, and in some cases autobiographical sci fi, but most of the time, they're just out there love stories.
Blandly says his life is like this: A guy was facing a firing squad. They came up to him and asked if he wanted a blindfold. He said, "No. But the guys with the guns, give them blindfolds."
Blandly's massive corporate front office would like to say thank you to everyone who has bought one of his books. Other than a purchase, there is little in the way of feedback, so, when he is aware that a book is appreciated enough to buy, he is very grateful.
Blandly started writing screenplays about ten years ago. Suddenly it seemed like a book was completed when it got to 100 pages. He tried to put in a lot of dialogue, fast paced action and quick cuts, as if you were watching a movie. So, consider yourself lucky that you have been spared a lot of narrative.
It has been said that there is never a final version of a screenplay--just the current one. If you think your script is perfect, just pick it up in a few weeks or months. Spontaneously, it seems, typos, plot flaws, and all sorts of errors appear, as if out of nowhere. That's like an ebook. There is one way ebooks are better than printed books for a writer--you can easily revise them--edit--fix mistakes--make the book better.
"The Volunteers" was originally published in "Studio" (Australia). Blandly loves Australia and hopes some day to visit there. South America too.
Love stories--that's what Blandly likes in a book or a movie. Some love stories here are "Girlfriends Lost," and "The Volunteers." There may be others.
Blandly has always been interested in astronomy, and gets new books almost every year (almanacs). There are always new discoveries. "The Meddlers," and "Peeps" deal with what might happen if there was virtual travel to nearby stars, which our onboard computer thinks will happen.
Check out Blandly's films by searching johnblandly on YouTube.
Phantom of the Art Gallery
http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnBlandly#p/u/0/XiDzQvtkbcA
Blandly resides in the wilderness of the New York frontier.
Here are some links to navigate with him!
It is said that a prophet is not without honor except in his home town. Blandly says, based on sales of his books, "Looks like my home town is--THE WORLD!"
The young adult novelette, The Volunteers, is based on a number of true stories, or more accurately, harrowing experiences.
Girlfriends Lost is completely fictional--we wish!
We do not know how to explain it right now except to say, Caesar used to write about himself in the third person, but he had far better adventures.
So, enjoy reading "The Death of John Blandly, Continued," included in this novella, and if you can figure it out, let us know, at jjbrearton@aol.com.
John Blandly and his friends, two brothers, Avant Life Guard, Avant Security Guard and their sister, Avant Point Guard, have posted articles and stories on the Internet, and have virtually collaborated on some sites, like Triond. Some of these writings are collected here.
Some of the covers of the books use photos courtesy of Freedigitalphotos.net.
http://twitter.com/blandly
Blandly's novels, novellas, and novelettes are best described as literary. That's so he doesn't have to explain them. Sometimes they are magic realism, other times realistic, and in some cases autobiographical sci fi, but most of the time, they're just out there love stories.
Blandly says his life is like this: A guy was facing a firing squad. They came up to him and asked if he wanted a blindfold. He said, "No. But the guys with the guns, give them blindfolds."
Blandly's massive corporate front office would like to say thank you to everyone who has bought one of his books. Other than a purchase, there is little in the way of feedback, so, when he is aware that a book is appreciated enough to buy, he is very grateful.
Blandly started writing screenplays about ten years ago. Suddenly it seemed like a book was completed when it got to 100 pages. He tried to put in a lot of dialogue, fast paced action and quick cuts, as if you were watching a movie. So, consider yourself lucky that you have been spared a lot of narrative.
It has been said that there is never a final version of a screenplay--just the current one. If you think your script is perfect, just pick it up in a few weeks or months. Spontaneously, it seems, typos, plot flaws, and all sorts of errors appear, as if out of nowhere. That's like an ebook. There is one way ebooks are better than printed books for a writer--you can easily revise them--edit--fix mistakes--make the book better.
"The Volunteers" was originally published in "Studio" (Australia). Blandly loves Australia and hopes some day to visit there. South America too.
Love stories--that's what Blandly likes in a book or a movie. Some love stories here are "Girlfriends Lost," and "The Volunteers." There may be others.
Blandly has always been interested in astronomy, and gets new books almost every year (almanacs). There are always new discoveries. "The Meddlers," and "Peeps" deal with what might happen if there was virtual travel to nearby stars, which our onboard computer thinks will happen.
Check out Blandly's films by searching johnblandly on YouTube.
Phantom of the Art Gallery
http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnBlandly#p/u/0/XiDzQvtkbcA
Blandly resides in the wilderness of the New York frontier.
Here are some links to navigate with him!
It is said that a prophet is not without honor except in his home town. Blandly says, based on sales of his books, "Looks like my home town is--THE WORLD!"
The young adult novelette, The Volunteers, is based on a number of true stories, or more accurately, harrowing experiences.
Girlfriends Lost is completely fictional--we wish!
We do not know how to explain it right now except to say, Caesar used to write about himself in the third person, but he had far better adventures.
So, enjoy reading "The Death of John Blandly, Continued," included in this novella, and if you can figure it out, let us know, at jjbrearton@aol.com.
John Blandly and his friends, two brothers, Avant Life Guard, Avant Security Guard and their sister, Avant Point Guard, have posted articles and stories on the Internet, and have virtually collaborated on some sites, like Triond. Some of these writings are collected here.
Some of the covers of the books use photos courtesy of Freedigitalphotos.net.
http://twitter.com/blandly
Where to find John Blandly online
videos
John Blandly eBooks--a filmBooks
Felicity
by John Blandly
Price: $2.99 USD. 60560 words. Published on May 1, 2013. Fiction.
Felicity Jones, a literary agent on a hard-luck mission to find the right man.
Price: $2.99 USD. 60560 words. Published on May 1, 2013. Fiction.
Felicity Jones, a literary agent on a hard-luck mission to find the right man.
No Time To Die
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 3690 words. Published on April 17, 2013. Fiction.
A murder case getting harder to solve every minute—just the way detective Ollie Reed didn't like it. Plus, he had to deal with curvy Sally Derivadose—his client—the main suspect.
Price: $0.99 USD. 3690 words. Published on April 17, 2013. Fiction.
A murder case getting harder to solve every minute—just the way detective Ollie Reed didn't like it. Plus, he had to deal with curvy Sally Derivadose—his client—the main suspect.
Los Voluntarios
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 3990 words. Published on April 8, 2013. Fiction.
Eryk descubre que una chica que le gusta, D W-B, está en una pandilla. Decide checarlo y recibe paliza, pero resulta que valió la pena. D W-B se reuniera con él en su casillero. A veces no podía incluso hablaba, mirando las pecas en la nariz. Ella era la cosa más bella que jamás había visto.
Price: $0.99 USD. 3990 words. Published on April 8, 2013. Fiction.
Eryk descubre que una chica que le gusta, D W-B, está en una pandilla. Decide checarlo y recibe paliza, pero resulta que valió la pena. D W-B se reuniera con él en su casillero. A veces no podía incluso hablaba, mirando las pecas en la nariz. Ella era la cosa más bella que jamás había visto.
Bésame, Soy Irlandés
by John Blandly
Price: Free! 7040 words. Published on March 16, 2013. Fiction.
Felicity Jones y su hermana menor, Dierdre, salir a un club para la gente local de los hombres, aunque Dierdre tiene que levantarse temprano a la mañana siguiente para volar a Chicago. Cuando Dierdre llega a Chicago se da cuenta de ella llevó el equipaje mal y ahora sólo tiene armario arriesgada de Felicity.
Price: Free! 7040 words. Published on March 16, 2013. Fiction.
Felicity Jones y su hermana menor, Dierdre, salir a un club para la gente local de los hombres, aunque Dierdre tiene que levantarse temprano a la mañana siguiente para volar a Chicago. Cuando Dierdre llega a Chicago se da cuenta de ella llevó el equipaje mal y ahora sólo tiene armario arriesgada de Felicity.
Abbie
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 14900 words. Published on March 13, 2013. Fiction.
In his first year of teaching at a small upstate New York college, Frankie DeFrancisco meets beautiful math professor Maisie Montcalm. One of her best friends happens to be Barry Freed. Except that's not his real name. His real name is Abbie Hoffman.
Price: $0.99 USD. 14900 words. Published on March 13, 2013. Fiction.
In his first year of teaching at a small upstate New York college, Frankie DeFrancisco meets beautiful math professor Maisie Montcalm. One of her best friends happens to be Barry Freed. Except that's not his real name. His real name is Abbie Hoffman.
Peeps, Meddlers, Girls & Asteroids
by John Blandly
Price: $2.99 USD. 47150 words. Published on February 22, 2013. Fiction.
Is your love life science fiction? Then here's the book for you--a collection of science fiction love story novellas to help you compare notes. John Slic, a low level spy, is sent into outer space on a probe to investigate abductions. Sasha, at age 29, thought she was ready to give up filmmaking. Thistle, a grad student, captures Derek on her mother's farm. Asteroids mess up Donna's social life.
Price: $2.99 USD. 47150 words. Published on February 22, 2013. Fiction.
Is your love life science fiction? Then here's the book for you--a collection of science fiction love story novellas to help you compare notes. John Slic, a low level spy, is sent into outer space on a probe to investigate abductions. Sasha, at age 29, thought she was ready to give up filmmaking. Thistle, a grad student, captures Derek on her mother's farm. Asteroids mess up Donna's social life.
Pickup Lines
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 640 words. Published on January 15, 2013. Fiction.
It's important to make a good first impression. Guys and girls get all tongue tied sometimes. They don't know what to say. They need guaranteed, battle tested, opening lines. Here is a collection you won't want to miss.
Price: $0.99 USD. 640 words. Published on January 15, 2013. Fiction.
It's important to make a good first impression. Guys and girls get all tongue tied sometimes. They don't know what to say. They need guaranteed, battle tested, opening lines. Here is a collection you won't want to miss.
Robot Driver
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 15960 words. Published on January 8, 2013. Fiction.
Just before Christmas, Jonathan’s designated driver robot, a SexyGirl, is stolen, and he has to get a cheap replacement, Reggie, a used LawnMan. Reggie is accident prone, gets in fights, and is nothing but trouble.
Price: $0.99 USD. 15960 words. Published on January 8, 2013. Fiction.
Just before Christmas, Jonathan’s designated driver robot, a SexyGirl, is stolen, and he has to get a cheap replacement, Reggie, a used LawnMan. Reggie is accident prone, gets in fights, and is nothing but trouble.
Rules For Men
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 2310 words. Published on October 5, 2012. Fiction.
From the historic groundbreaking Guy Instructional Manual, breaking the ground as we speak, featuring a bonus, low cost (but maybe not better), alternative to the upcoming X-Rated Rules For College Girls. Plus, a helpful warning about Christmas shopping.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2310 words. Published on October 5, 2012. Fiction.
From the historic groundbreaking Guy Instructional Manual, breaking the ground as we speak, featuring a bonus, low cost (but maybe not better), alternative to the upcoming X-Rated Rules For College Girls. Plus, a helpful warning about Christmas shopping.
College Credit Francais
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 660 words. Published on August 30, 2012. Fiction.
Toute sa vie, F. Scott Improbable voulait que les gens comme lui. Les premières personnes qu'il a essayé de faire comme lui étaient ses parents. C'était assez dur. Puis c'est les gars dans son quartier et à l'école, mais lorsqu'il s'agit de filles au Collège--maintenant c'était un défi.
Price: $0.99 USD. 660 words. Published on August 30, 2012. Fiction.
Toute sa vie, F. Scott Improbable voulait que les gens comme lui. Les premières personnes qu'il a essayé de faire comme lui étaient ses parents. C'était assez dur. Puis c'est les gars dans son quartier et à l'école, mais lorsqu'il s'agit de filles au Collège--maintenant c'était un défi.
Girls On Different Planets
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 16110 words. Published on May 11, 2012. Fiction.
Thistle, a twenty-something graduate student, captures Derek on her mother's strawberry farm. On her planet, Antigone, all men are taken prisoner, but he's from somewhere else.
Price: $0.99 USD. 16110 words. Published on May 11, 2012. Fiction.
Thistle, a twenty-something graduate student, captures Derek on her mother's strawberry farm. On her planet, Antigone, all men are taken prisoner, but he's from somewhere else.
The Chicagoans
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 13660 words. Published on May 2, 2012. Fiction.
Bernard Notlieb, well into mid-life crisis, decides to hire an assistant so he'll have someone to talk to. He likes the idea so much, he hires two guys. Then things go horribly wrong when Notlieb is accused of murder and he accidentally gets his assistants involved--which is a lot more than they bargained for.
Price: $0.99 USD. 13660 words. Published on May 2, 2012. Fiction.
Bernard Notlieb, well into mid-life crisis, decides to hire an assistant so he'll have someone to talk to. He likes the idea so much, he hires two guys. Then things go horribly wrong when Notlieb is accused of murder and he accidentally gets his assistants involved--which is a lot more than they bargained for.
The Greatest Poem Ever Written, and Other Poems
by John Blandly
Price: Free! 3330 words. Published on February 17, 2012. Fiction.
Ever wonder what the greatest poem ever written was? Well, stop wondering, because it's here, plus other poems with letters, words, and paragraphs. If one of these poems is not funny, maybe it's just a deep metaphysical experience.
Price: Free! 3330 words. Published on February 17, 2012. Fiction.
Ever wonder what the greatest poem ever written was? Well, stop wondering, because it's here, plus other poems with letters, words, and paragraphs. If one of these poems is not funny, maybe it's just a deep metaphysical experience.
Ruthy's New Texas Lawyer Friend
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 5640 words. Published on February 10, 2012. Fiction.
When Ruthy has to leave school back east and return to Texas after the death of her parents she meets Harry Fronctil, a young law student who needs to borrow her father’s law books
Price: $0.99 USD. 5640 words. Published on February 10, 2012. Fiction.
When Ruthy has to leave school back east and return to Texas after the death of her parents she meets Harry Fronctil, a young law student who needs to borrow her father’s law books
The Drip Theory
by John Blandly
Price: Free! 1390 words. Published on January 12, 2012. Nonfiction.
John Blandly, actor, artist--astronomer? What the--? Okay, he has some scientific discoveries he'd like to share. Ever wonder why there is water on the north pole? That's the Drip Theory. Here are also statistics about the relationships of the polar tilts of the planets, rotational lock relationships, and Alpha Centauri.
Price: Free! 1390 words. Published on January 12, 2012. Nonfiction.
John Blandly, actor, artist--astronomer? What the--? Okay, he has some scientific discoveries he'd like to share. Ever wonder why there is water on the north pole? That's the Drip Theory. Here are also statistics about the relationships of the polar tilts of the planets, rotational lock relationships, and Alpha Centauri.
BombDown
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 5350 words. Published on October 5, 2011. Fiction.
Donna is asked to speak to a scientist about a plan to shoot down an asteroid. Still in grad school, her new job doesn't offer much in the way of good looking guys, but what about Geoffrey? He's new. But there's little time to study this. North Korean and South Korean subs now are firing nuclear warheads at the asteroid. The North Koreans will be darned if the South shoots it down before them.
Price: $0.99 USD. 5350 words. Published on October 5, 2011. Fiction.
Donna is asked to speak to a scientist about a plan to shoot down an asteroid. Still in grad school, her new job doesn't offer much in the way of good looking guys, but what about Geoffrey? He's new. But there's little time to study this. North Korean and South Korean subs now are firing nuclear warheads at the asteroid. The North Koreans will be darned if the South shoots it down before them.
The Meddlers
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 17820 words. Published on June 13, 2011. Fiction.
John Slic, a low level spy, is sent into outer space on a probe to investigate abductions believed to be the work of "physicians" from the Sirius solar system. When Slic bungles the job, beautiful CIA operative Juice Gilligan is sent to rescue him.
Price: $0.99 USD. 17820 words. Published on June 13, 2011. Fiction.
John Slic, a low level spy, is sent into outer space on a probe to investigate abductions believed to be the work of "physicians" from the Sirius solar system. When Slic bungles the job, beautiful CIA operative Juice Gilligan is sent to rescue him.
Peeps
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 8060 words. Published on May 18, 2011. Fiction.
Sasha was 29, and ready to give up filmmaking. She just had to do one more film, but first, she had to meet Rip Tide in order to use his lab as a shooting location. All Rip ever did was come on to her. He seemed to want it that way. He also wanted to take Sasha on a virtual vacation to Alpha Centauri.
Price: $0.99 USD. 8060 words. Published on May 18, 2011. Fiction.
Sasha was 29, and ready to give up filmmaking. She just had to do one more film, but first, she had to meet Rip Tide in order to use his lab as a shooting location. All Rip ever did was come on to her. He seemed to want it that way. He also wanted to take Sasha on a virtual vacation to Alpha Centauri.
Rock Star Diet
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 1610 words. Published on April 21, 2011. Fiction.
25 lions arrived in Denver. One said, "I just flew in from Bolivia, and boy are my arms tired." Beautiful actresses and rock stars may be rich and famous, but many still have a good sense of humor. Here's a seminar on the subject. An enriched ebook with lions that fly, and groundhogs sent as diplomats to Iran and North Korea. Okay, we're kidding.
Price: $0.99 USD. 1610 words. Published on April 21, 2011. Fiction.
25 lions arrived in Denver. One said, "I just flew in from Bolivia, and boy are my arms tired." Beautiful actresses and rock stars may be rich and famous, but many still have a good sense of humor. Here's a seminar on the subject. An enriched ebook with lions that fly, and groundhogs sent as diplomats to Iran and North Korea. Okay, we're kidding.
Kiss Me, I'm Irish
by John Blandly
Price: $2.99 USD. 7110 words. Published on March 1, 2011. Fiction.
Felicity Jones gives her younger sister, Dierdre, new luggage. Felicity bought two sets. That night, they go out to a club and tease the local men folk, though Dierdre has to get up early the next morning to fly to Chicago. When Dierdre gets to Chicago she realizes she took the wrong luggage, and now only has Felicity's risky wardrobe.
Price: $2.99 USD. 7110 words. Published on March 1, 2011. Fiction.
Felicity Jones gives her younger sister, Dierdre, new luggage. Felicity bought two sets. That night, they go out to a club and tease the local men folk, though Dierdre has to get up early the next morning to fly to Chicago. When Dierdre gets to Chicago she realizes she took the wrong luggage, and now only has Felicity's risky wardrobe.
For Esme--With Love
by John Blandly
Price: $2.99 USD. 36940 words. Published on February 15, 2011. Fiction.
Esme, an artist, learns a valuable lesson in honesty when she enters a golf tournament. Then her father sets out to find her long lost sister. At age 17, Esme finally gets to meet Darcy. When Darcy appears in an independent film shot on a beach in Southern California by two young filmmakers, Esme meets Steve Ford, one of the producers, but he thinks she's too young.
Price: $2.99 USD. 36940 words. Published on February 15, 2011. Fiction.
Esme, an artist, learns a valuable lesson in honesty when she enters a golf tournament. Then her father sets out to find her long lost sister. At age 17, Esme finally gets to meet Darcy. When Darcy appears in an independent film shot on a beach in Southern California by two young filmmakers, Esme meets Steve Ford, one of the producers, but he thinks she's too young.
Bodonis
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 1740 words. Published on February 5, 2011. Fiction.
Gorgeous literary agent Felicity Jones brings author Giusepe Visconti to the renowned Italian publishing house, Bodonis, only to have an editor tear into Giusepe's novels, unmercifully criticizing every detail of each book right to his face.
Price: $0.99 USD. 1740 words. Published on February 5, 2011. Fiction.
Gorgeous literary agent Felicity Jones brings author Giusepe Visconti to the renowned Italian publishing house, Bodonis, only to have an editor tear into Giusepe's novels, unmercifully criticizing every detail of each book right to his face.
Famous Fake Books
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 1220 words. Published on January 6, 2011. Nonfiction.
Famous book frauds, fake books, books that have been merely "questioned," modern and ancient fictional apocrypha, Clifford Irving, Howard Hughes, a book optioned by James Cameron, director of "Titanic," a novel by a Harvard Sophomore, "A Million Little Pieces," plus much, much more, until you're ready to write your own fake book and try to get it in the bible, or better yet, put it on Smashwords.
Price: $0.99 USD. 1220 words. Published on January 6, 2011. Nonfiction.
Famous book frauds, fake books, books that have been merely "questioned," modern and ancient fictional apocrypha, Clifford Irving, Howard Hughes, a book optioned by James Cameron, director of "Titanic," a novel by a Harvard Sophomore, "A Million Little Pieces," plus much, much more, until you're ready to write your own fake book and try to get it in the bible, or better yet, put it on Smashwords.
Santa, You Freak
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 780 words. Published on December 9, 2010. Fiction.
In words only a reindeer can express, Rudy the RNR riffs on the holiday season. He likes mistletoe and Christmas parties, and is a very good kisser. He's busy around the 24th & 25th of December, but other than that, has a lot of free time, so, he looks forward to hearing from you. This book would be a nice gift even if you haven't got antlers. It's really tough to type with hoofs.
Price: $0.99 USD. 780 words. Published on December 9, 2010. Fiction.
In words only a reindeer can express, Rudy the RNR riffs on the holiday season. He likes mistletoe and Christmas parties, and is a very good kisser. He's busy around the 24th & 25th of December, but other than that, has a lot of free time, so, he looks forward to hearing from you. This book would be a nice gift even if you haven't got antlers. It's really tough to type with hoofs.
College Guy Cookbook
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 2620 words. Published on December 2, 2010. Fiction.
From the historic groundbreaking Guy Instructional Manual, breaking the ground as we speak, featuring a bonus, low cost, low calorie (but maybe not better) alternative to the upcoming X-Rated College Girl Cookbook, plus, free of charge, the unreadable "How to be a Best Man" and the shocking and forgettable, "Guys Who Knit." Contains no information on how to rotate your tires.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2620 words. Published on December 2, 2010. Fiction.
From the historic groundbreaking Guy Instructional Manual, breaking the ground as we speak, featuring a bonus, low cost, low calorie (but maybe not better) alternative to the upcoming X-Rated College Girl Cookbook, plus, free of charge, the unreadable "How to be a Best Man" and the shocking and forgettable, "Guys Who Knit." Contains no information on how to rotate your tires.
Girlfriends Lost
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 5320 words. Published on November 17, 2010. Fiction.
All John Blandly ever wanted was a girlfriend. What else could he focus on? If his old girlfriends think that he's forgotten them, they should think again. Why did it end? It was surely his fault. He was too young, he didn't know what he was doing--there are so many reasons.
Price: $0.99 USD. 5320 words. Published on November 17, 2010. Fiction.
All John Blandly ever wanted was a girlfriend. What else could he focus on? If his old girlfriends think that he's forgotten them, they should think again. Why did it end? It was surely his fault. He was too young, he didn't know what he was doing--there are so many reasons.
The Underground
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 4360 words. Published on October 27, 2010. Fiction.
In a mysterious Ground Zero Green Zone, Trancegirl discovers there are more people going in The Underground than coming out and has to wear a short skirt just to get someone to listen. Dancegirl is paid to dance, when all she wants to do is get into grad school.
Price: $0.99 USD. 4360 words. Published on October 27, 2010. Fiction.
In a mysterious Ground Zero Green Zone, Trancegirl discovers there are more people going in The Underground than coming out and has to wear a short skirt just to get someone to listen. Dancegirl is paid to dance, when all she wants to do is get into grad school.
Urban Myths & Ghost Stories
by John Blandly
Price: $2.99 USD. 27050 words. Published on October 19, 2010. Fiction.
Sasha, Dee Dee, and Ursula are sophisticated urban law clerks, working part time for an absentminded lawyer, Jessy, who just passed the bar. When they’re not doing that, Sasha has some guy putting hundred dollar bills all over her body, Ursula is getting groped in the teacher’s lounge, and Dee Dee is tracking down weird alien coins that appear to be tiny spaceships. All in a day’s work.
Price: $2.99 USD. 27050 words. Published on October 19, 2010. Fiction.
Sasha, Dee Dee, and Ursula are sophisticated urban law clerks, working part time for an absentminded lawyer, Jessy, who just passed the bar. When they’re not doing that, Sasha has some guy putting hundred dollar bills all over her body, Ursula is getting groped in the teacher’s lounge, and Dee Dee is tracking down weird alien coins that appear to be tiny spaceships. All in a day’s work.
Pauline & Melissa
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 11340 words. Published on October 7, 2010. Fiction.
Melissa lives at her parents' motel in Maine. She thinks she's pretty wild. Then Pauline, a runaway 16 year old Hollywood actress, checks in. Together, they accidentally solve a murder case, and meet a few boys along the way.
Price: $0.99 USD. 11340 words. Published on October 7, 2010. Fiction.
Melissa lives at her parents' motel in Maine. She thinks she's pretty wild. Then Pauline, a runaway 16 year old Hollywood actress, checks in. Together, they accidentally solve a murder case, and meet a few boys along the way.
The Volunteers
by John Blandly
Price: Free! 3990 words. Published on October 1, 2010. Fiction.
Eryk finds out that a girl he likes, D W-B, is in a gang. He decides to check it out, and gets beat up, but it turns out it was worth it. D W-B would meet him at his locker. Sometimes he couldn't even speak, staring at the freckles on her nose. She was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen.
Price: Free! 3990 words. Published on October 1, 2010. Fiction.
Eryk finds out that a girl he likes, D W-B, is in a gang. He decides to check it out, and gets beat up, but it turns out it was worth it. D W-B would meet him at his locker. Sometimes he couldn't even speak, staring at the freckles on her nose. She was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen.
World Trade Center Writers
by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 16740 words. Published on September 16, 2010. Fiction.
A gorgeous literary agent stalks a writers' group. Charlotte, the leader of the writers' group, asks Bernard, a group member, to dispose of a dead body in her hotel room. She says Felicity, the literary agent, shot the guy. Bernard doesn't want to get involved. Then Charlotte says she can get his book published.
Price: $0.99 USD. 16740 words. Published on September 16, 2010. Fiction.
A gorgeous literary agent stalks a writers' group. Charlotte, the leader of the writers' group, asks Bernard, a group member, to dispose of a dead body in her hotel room. She says Felicity, the literary agent, shot the guy. Bernard doesn't want to get involved. Then Charlotte says she can get his book published.
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