Robert E Vonne
Biography
I was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, the youngest of five children. In my early twenties I spent a year in Niagara Falls before moving to Victoria for twelve years; I've had the pleasure of living in several parts of Canada. I'm now back in Ottawa, where I live with my very good friend, her three cats and her dachshund Bracket.
I get my ideas for my work from disparate sources. Firstly, a lot of my ideas are from my own life, such as the kind of crazy bigotry I portray in Fascism Now! Or Egalitarianism Forever - I have known a few such unwittingly self-parodying people in my life.
My other source for ideas is simple imagination. Where the ideas come from - I don't know. They just sort of bubble up.
So far I've published mainly tests of what sorts of writing people respond to. I also want to know how far I can go in being oblique about my purpose, such as in Aliens Ate My... and Timmy's Punctuation. Problems!!! In those pieces, I was satirizing weak-minded behaviour, without spelling out that I was doing so - some readers didn't seem to get it, so maybe those experiments failed.
I welcome any and all reviews of my work, as I can adjust my approach in light of the feedback I get.
Cheers!
Books
Amy's Human Way
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 1100 words.
Published on February 23, 2013. Fiction.
(2.00 from 1 review)
Amy has made big changes, and she wants to show others the light during an eight week ministry as an intuition reader.
Mature themes.
Cat Dreams
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 1230 words.
Published on February 21, 2013. Fiction.
A story about the worst of nightmares becoming sweet dreams for Mike and Marney, all because of the dream magic of their cat Roxy. Mature themes.
Twist Turn 2 & Betwixt
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 2360 words.
Published on February 13, 2013. Fiction.
We live in historical times when rapid progress is vital to our survival into the future; old ways have become detrimental, and new ways are needed. The most crucial changes of all are required at the level of the individual - the courage for genuine philanthropy has to be found. I invite the reader to consider the evils of civilization, both recent and ancient; we can, in time, find a way....
The Edification Of Mimi And Tristan
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 6030 words.
Published on February 9, 2013. Fiction.
Adult-only content. Tristan was arrogant and proud. Mimi was ample, likable, but unfulfilled. Hannah was a hard-ass, in more ways than one. In a primal mate-competition, Hannah steals Mimi away from Tristan for a night of earth-shattering love and lust. Both Mimi and Tristan absorb important lessons from their encounter with Hannah. Do they have the wherewithal to grow from it? Is lust enough?
Our Lovely Little Lesbian As The Muse Of Poets
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 2550 words.
Published on February 4, 2013. Fiction.
Volume 3 of 3. Our lovely little lesbian recruits poets to spread their verse and light the fires of inspiration in artists, sculptors, writers, journalists and teachers, who then bring their audiences into revolt against the rule of Hex-Hex-Hex. In the end, she utters the final poem that destroys the resolve of the supporters of Hex-Hex-Hex and his malformed Civilization. Her love sets all free.
Our Lovely Little Lesbian In The Wasteland Of Geela
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 2110 words.
Published on January 31, 2013. Fiction.
Book 2 of 3 finds the representative of humanity on a mission with his lovely little lesbian to re-establish Paradise on earth for her people. She shows the women how to make love, and they in turn teach their mates how to love. In the end, the ruler of Civilization, Hex-Hex-Hex, is sent back under his rock. She next has missions elsewhere - we live in her Galaxy amongst all her peoples. Mature.
A New World Awaits After The Storm Clouds Pass
by Robert E Vonne
Price: $0.99 USD. 2950 words.
Published on January 27, 2013. Nonfiction.
Is a philanthropic outlook part of maturity? It certainly is the least risky of all ways of seeing ourselves and others. There is no doubt that maturation is a process that doesn't happen overnight, yet there are times when we turn in our upwards growth to breathtaking sights. I have recently pronounced myself "mature" for the umpteenth time in my life, and I can see further now than ever before.
Cranks And Sages And Suckers
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 3290 words.
Published on January 26, 2013. Nonfiction.
Crank. Scoundrel. Sucker. Novice. Sage. What describes you best when you analyse the motives behind those lying eyes? It has a lot to do with your overall wisdom and integrity in life; in fact I can promise that you will be in all ways blessed if you take this Free! quiz (why did I just lie?) Maybe, just maybe - you're a fool on the hill. You get it, but those around you can't fathom your wisdom!
The H-M-S Measure Of Character
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 2850 words.
Published on January 25, 2013. Fiction.
Culled from private antique book libraries by scores of amateur scholars, a test of ancient vintage that purports to put in concrete terms the overall nature of a person's character. H stands for Honor in a person's character. M stands for Moxie. S signifies Scariness. It's up to the test participant alone to decide what to make of their results - no prescribed reactions are given in the test.
One Man-Eating Muskadore Gone To Wherever They Go
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 1610 words.
Published on January 21, 2013. Fiction.
Sequel to "The Man-Eating Muskadores Of The Ottawa Valley". I thought my last piece yesterday would be my last. I never intended to get autobiographical with my writing, but here's my account of how I finally became a man....
The Man-Eating Muskadores Of The Ottawa Valley
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 1220 words.
Published on January 20, 2013. Fiction.
It's no sissy grizzly bear. It's no wimpy sasquatch, either. It just might be the worst opponent a person could have in battle...and I've seen one with my own eyes. My father left a mixed legacy for me, and now I have to pick up the pieces. For the first time in my life, though, I'm beginning to feel like a mature man. Definitely not a story for the faint of heart!
Aliens Ate My Homework And Other Artful Excuses To Get You Through Life
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 2050 words.
Published on January 20, 2013. Fiction.
Can the Culture Of Rationalization take yet another hit on the head?
Is the author serious about offering new, novel excuses, or is he - making a point?
We all rationalize, so no-one's being self-righteous here; whether you're amused or dismayed, you might look inside for those artful excuses - and really, who gets ahead by making excuses?
The Crucial Differences Between Dogs And Fascists
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 1130 words.
Published on January 19, 2013. Fiction.
No dogs were insulted in the making of this book.
As far as fascists go, it's not an insult if it's true.
A very simple format: One trait is noted in dogs, and a corresponding aspect of fascists follows. For example:
An unrestrained dog will eat garbage. An unrestrained fascist will spew garbage.
A lot are meant to be wise and witty, others are just apt and observant.
Parental guidance for sure.
From The Chaos Of One Life: Random Reflections On The Fascist Character
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 1000 words.
Published on January 18, 2013. Nonfiction.
I try to cover ground I didn't cross in my fictional work on fascism. In a sparse selection of thoughts, this little book hopefully makes it clear to the reader where I come from. Sometimes, the fewer words you use, the more sense you make, so I've kept the ruminations as tight and brief as possible.
Fascism Now! Or Egalitarianism Forever
by Robert E Vonne
Price: Free! 12450 words.
Published on January 13, 2013. Fiction.
Who will win the struggle for control of the debt-addled democracies when the bailout funds are gone? Will it be the Fascists - or their arch-enemies, the Socialists? Or, maybe, those sneaky egalitarians will find a way to hold on to their democracies. Big Brother Limericks, the Authentic Bible, and generous piles of sleaze are what the Fascists plan to foist on humanity. Will they ever learn?
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Smashwords book reviews by Robert E Vonne
- In a Dream
on May 13, 2013
By turns lucid, challenging, and brave.
- Dead Sentences
on May 15, 2013
Should be required reading for all of us upstart authors.
