An American author and humorist, I've written, edited, translated or contributed to 50+ books published on four continents.

Hundreds of my articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines, some syndicated by King Features, The New York Times Syndicate and others. I'm a member of the Authors Guild, the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and NetWits Humorists.

You can find me in Iowa.

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Alf B. Meier
Latest book: A Brief History of Perpetual Motion. Published on April 26, 2011. (4.00 from 1 review)
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Allie Sommerville
Latest book: Uneasy Rider - Confessions of a Reluctant Traveller. Published on March 1, 2010.
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Amanda Hocking
Latest book: Hollowmen (The Hollows #2). Published on November 29, 2011. (4.00 from 9 reviews)

Angus Brownfield
Latest book: 4 Autumn Haiku. Published on December 17, 2012. (4.00 from 1 review)
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Barry Eisler
Latest book: The Ass Is A Poor Receptacle For The Head: Why Democrats Suck At Communication, And How They Could Improve. Published on May 12, 2011.
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Barry Parham
Latest book: Full Frontal Stupidity. Published on April 27, 2012.
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Dan Poynter
Latest book: Parachuting: The Skydiver’s Handbook. Published on April 16, 2013.
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David A. Ross
Latest book: The Virtual Life of Fizzy Oceans. Published on January 2, 2011.
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Deirdre Sargent
Latest book: A Humorous, Irreverent Guide Through Disney's California Adventure. Published on June 15, 2013.
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Gayle Carline
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JA Konrath
Latest book: Like A Chinese Tattoo. Published on April 29, 2013.
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Jean Sasson
Latest book: The Complete Princess Trilogy: Princess; Princess Sultana's Daughters; and Princess Sultana's Circle. Published on November 8, 2012.

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Mark Coker
Latest book: Smashwords Rachanashaili Nirdeshika (Smashwords Style Guide Bengali). Published on April 22, 2012.
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Marti Lawrence
Latest book: River of Possibilities. Published on January 31, 2011. (5.00 from 3 reviews)
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Morgan St. James
Latest book: Confessions of a Cougar. Published on November 13, 2012.
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Roberta Cava
Latest book: Wisdom of the World - The happy, sad and wise parts of life. Published on September 23, 2012.
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Rose A. Valenta
Latest book: Sitting on Cold Porcelain. Published on April 26, 2011. (5.00 from 1 review)
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Rusty Fischer
Latest book: Extra Credit: 10 Deleted Scenes from Detention of the Living Dead. Published on March 9, 2013.
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Shelley Seale
Latest book: How To Travel For Free (or pretty damn near it!). Published on April 4, 2011.
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Stefan Eckert
Latest book: 100% Panama- English. Published on October 12, 2011.
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Terry Spear
Latest book: Collection of Vampire Shorts. Published on March 30, 2013.
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Virginia Grzech
Latest book: Don't Push the Moose Off the Plane. Published on March 21, 2011.

• Discovery on April 25, 2011
  
  Clever. Enjoyable.
  
• The Friday Special (Snippets) on April 25, 2011
  
  Interesting concept, cleverly done, though not the usual type of story I'd select to read. I was "sold" by your cover. (Note your tag sort of gives it all away. Do you want readers to know that much before they begin reading?)
  
• Before I Get Married on April 25, 2011
  
  How unusual this is! A clever plot, with subtle humor. Professionally written.
  
• The Art Teacher on April 25, 2011
  
  Written from the heart. A touching account.
  
• A Stroke of Genius on April 25, 2011
  
  I'm so glad to have read this. You are clever. Thanks for the laughs. (Note: This is the first time I've ever rated at Smashwords with all five stars.)
  
• Cupcakes and Elephants on April 25, 2011
  
  Spot-on witty and funny. It was your title that got me to ready this. I also like your cover.
  
• Camp-romising on April 25, 2011
  
  This story was fun to read. Cute title, too!
  
• Afternoon of the Iguana on April 26, 2011
  
  Clever material. Really laughed at the ending.
  
• A Romantic Use of Bins on April 26, 2011
  
  Hilarious! It must have been a joy to write this short story. Excellent description, very cleverly done.
  
• Bolero Man on April 26, 2011
  
  A fine read with vivid passages. I tripped over your adjectives adverbs; they seem to clutter your paragraphs. Still, the overall story was enjoyable. Unusual.
  
• A Brief History of Perpetual Motion on April 27, 2011
  
  Interesting. I find it curious how scientists (or nut cases) centuries apart concern themselves with the same questions. Your subject matter is worth pondering.
  
• The Tippets on April 27, 2011
  
  Darling cover. An entertaining story and I particularly enjoyed how you crafted the ending.
  
• A Sticky Situation on April 27, 2011
  
  Oh, such vivid imagery. Thanks for the laughs.
  
• Text Order Bride on April 30, 2011
  
  Enjoyable read, full of joy. I like your humor. My only negative comment would be the word 'nice' is used too often.
  
• The Mind on April 30, 2011
  
  Vivid. Honest. Enjoyable to read.
  
• Lunch Time Surprise on April 30, 2011
  
  An entertaining read, particularly the "unexpected" ending.
  
• New Windows on May 02, 2011
  
  Clever plot. Your story does what flash fiction is supposed to do: The pacing is exact. No loose ends. I enjoyed this.
  
• Will His Love Be Like His Rum? on May 04, 2011
  
  Clever and entertaining. You've created a delightful story!
  
• Eric on May 04, 2011
  
  Thanks for the giggles.
  
• Sitting on Cold Porcelain on May 05, 2011
  
  Hysterical! This book is packed with laughs. (Watch the trailer if you don't believe me.) Most of us can no longer make sense of the world we live in, but we're in luck. Funny woman Rose A. Valenta explains the comical details to us and her zany cast of characters in Sitting on Cold Porcelain includes pirates, politicians and parrots - with a rare appearance by Punxsutawney Phil. Her timing is perfect and the punchlines powerful.
  
• Type Name Here on May 05, 2011
  
  Unique voice. Reflective passages, though sometimes a bit odd. Poetry can be that way. I liked the humor, too.
  
• 50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends on May 14, 2011
  
  Some great laughs!
  
• #Conversationstoppers: Puns, Non Sequiturs, Impossible Scenarios on May 14, 2011
  
  Some real laughs here. A very tweet book.
  
• A Further 100 Quotations to Think About on May 15, 2011
  
  Interesting read. These are uplifting quotes and make us feel better. As an aside, I don't like quotations that are unattributed. Had you listed some sources, this rating would have been higher.
  
• Patch Pirates Princess on May 15, 2011
  
  Lovely. Clever. Fun. Loved it!
  
• Patch Pirates Sauerkraut on May 15, 2011
  
  Most enjoyable and entertaining story. You have a few problems with your formatting (unless you meant to have a few blank pages here and there).
  
• Growing Season on May 15, 2011
  
  An enjoyable, but not memorable, read.
  
• 119 Witty Quotes From A to Z on May 15, 2011
  
  Fun to read and I discovered some quotes new to me. Highly recommended for writers! (Unlike some other collections of quotes, you've included your sources; I'm pleased to note this.)
  
• A Very Bad Day on May 22, 2011
  
  Cute concept. Clever tale. Loved your ending. Would have rated higher had it not been for those few typos.
  
• Lady Ice on May 22, 2011
  
  I very much enjoyed this experience and am glad graphic novels work at Smashwords. Thank you. A professional job.
  
• The Day Time Ran Out on May 29, 2011
  
  Interesting piece, with subtle humor woven throughout. You write strong dialogue and I like your word choice.
  
• Bug on May 29, 2011
  
  Unique. An interesting read, though a bit disturbing. Well written.
  
• Magnum Tales ~ Q is for Question on May 29, 2011
  
  Had no idea what to expect. Clever story. You packed a lot of plot into this short story.
  
• Musings While Doing Research On The Internet on May 29, 2011
  
  You are funny indeed. Very clever.
  
• The V-8 on May 29, 2011
  
  Another classic piece of humor. Sensational writing, particularly your ending.
  
• Emmit on May 30, 2011
  
  Well structured, believable. A bit creepy, though I enjoyed your wry humor throughout!
  
• Serving Under the Spotlight on May 30, 2011
  
  Wow, I'm glad this is a work of fiction. Please, please don't make me come back as your server in my next life and be monitored, rated, judged and written about. I could never made the grade. I'd forget the orders, overcharge, spill the wine and drop the plates. Sorry. Wonderful tale, though the ending was weak.
  
• To Be Frank on May 30, 2011
  
  Enjoyable read. Unique story!
  
• Gothic Monster on May 30, 2011
  
  Entertaining. Unique. The cover is a winner, too!
  
• Look what you made me do! on May 30, 2011
  
  Brilliant!
  
• The PBS Painter's Tale on May 31, 2011
  
  Brilliant! Loved this!
  
• God Are You Up There? on June 02, 2011
  
  Most enjoyable. Thank you. Excellent pacing and wonderful phrasing. I like your humor, too.
  
• Why I am so Unlucky? on June 05, 2011
  
  Unique. That's the magic of poetry; it's your voice.
  
• Madness and the Modern Home on June 06, 2011
  
  Cute premise. Clever little story. Enjoyable! I'm only marking it down a bit since it seemed to change from first person to third person right at the end.
  
• Dementia on June 06, 2011
  
  Unique. Fun read! Bravo.
  
• The Line That Deserted Him on June 09, 2011
  
  Most enjoyable, every word!
  
• Awash on June 12, 2011
  
  Great emotion and I like your choice of phrasing. Enjoyable read!
  
• Big Black Shiny Boots on June 12, 2011
  
  Most enjoyable read, thank you. An impressive story, because you packed a lot into few words.
  
• The Dark, Dark House on June 12, 2011
  
  Most unusual read. I enjoyed. Thank you.
  
• The Tokolosh on June 12, 2011
  
  What a super read. Highly recommended for flash fiction or short story fans!
  
• Special Delivery on June 12, 2011
  
  How sweet. Very touching and emotional story!
  
• The Hour of the Time on June 12, 2011
  
  Sort of startling! I was hoping he was waiting for the dentist. Well written and full of suspense.
  
• Greetings! From the Galactic Federation on June 12, 2011
  
  Unique story. Particularly liked the ending.
  
• Latte in C flat on June 12, 2011
  
  Feels good read? Tastes great? Both, maybe. At any rate, this was an enjoyable experience.
  
• Reflections on June 12, 2011
  
  A quick break from the hustle and bustle of real life!
  
• A Fork in the Road on June 12, 2011
  
  Clever little story!
  
• 167 Hash Tags for Romance Authors by Rusty Fischer on June 12, 2011
  
  A comprehensive guide, perhaps a bit overwhelming to absorb in a single read. That said, it's high time somebody took the time and made the effort to round these up. Go, Rusty Fischer (Rusty Romance-Fischer)!
  
• The Last Summer Snow on June 13, 2011
  
  You've created an emotional, enjoyable slice of life piece. I couldn't help thinking about my aunt, who just turned 103.
  
• Turkey Trot on June 14, 2011
  
  Unusual story, though I'm left with a lot of questions.
  
• Half A Man on June 15, 2011
  
  A powerful little story. Unique!
  
• Tweetable Limericks on June 16, 2011
  
  Clever idea and you've got some gems in here. Good show!
  
• The Great Excuse Book on June 18, 2011
  
  Unique. Some zingers in here. Really liked the ending.
  
• What's there to do at the Zoo? on June 18, 2011
  
  Cute and clever. Enjoyable.
  
• Something Blue on June 18, 2011
  
  Clever. Unique. What's not to like?
  
• Seline and the Séance on June 18, 2011
  
  Unique, clever, fun.
  
• Sept-Iles and other places on June 18, 2011
  
  Haunting and moving stories, an eclectic collection. I devoured every word. Thank you.
  
• An Hour To Kill on June 21, 2011
  
  What a haunting tale about a delicate and emotional topic. Wow. Great story!
  
• The Girl In The Gondola on July 04, 2011
  
  Great story. Unusual. Haunting, yet packed with humor.
  
• Musings while in traffic on Aug. 05, 2011
  
  Ha-ha. Good one!
  
• Thug on Aug. 05, 2011
  
  Bittersweet tale. Believable.
  
• Grace on Aug. 08, 2011
  
  A happy, touching story. Felt real!
  
• Kate and Ben on Aug. 08, 2011
  
  Great pacing. Emotional. A surprisingly good read!
  
• 8 Poems on Aug. 08, 2011
  
  A thoughtful collection. Prose Poem was my favorite.
  
• 2012 on Aug. 08, 2011
  
  I can only hope this is a work of fiction!
  
• The Chuck-It List on Aug. 20, 2011
  
  Lots of laughs. Clever and fun.
  
• A Conversation Before Dinner on Aug. 20, 2011
  
  A fun and classy adventure, laced with humor. Very well presented.
  
• Family Reunion on Aug. 25, 2011
  
  Bittersweet tale. I enjoyed. This could be about any family, even mine. Well done!
  
• Can't Catch Me on Aug. 27, 2011
  
  Clever little tale. Thanks for the laughs.
  
• Next-doors' Cat on Aug. 27, 2011
  
  Loved this. Brilliant piece of writing. Thank you.
  
• Rupert Time on Sep. 05, 2011
  
  A charming story, where we really get to know Rupert. A most enjoyable read!
  
• Gisela river Monster on Sep. 05, 2011
  
  How unusual. Enjoyable read.
  
• The Ultimate Guide to Distinguish a Canadian from an American on Sep. 09, 2011
  
  You handled this subject well. Very clever. I love the part about seeing Russia!
  
• Critique Circle on Sep. 09, 2011
  
  Most enjoyable. Clever ending!
  
• The Key on Sep. 09, 2011
  
  Clever writing. Most enjoyable and full of suspense.
  
• The Dance on Sep. 09, 2011
  
  Well crafted. Held my attention. What a surprise ending!
  
• Bad Habits on Sep. 28, 2011
  
  Fun read, imaginative ending. I'm only voting it down a little due to your overuse of adjectives throughout and those page numbers should go. They clutter up your otherwise clever little story.
  
• How Not to Make a Dress on Jan. 07, 2012
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  Clever and fun. A well paced story, an enjoyable read! Thank you.
  
• How Not to Make a Dress on Jan. 07, 2012
  
  Clever and fun. A memorable story, well paced. Thank you.
  
• Nonsense For Nothing on Jan. 21, 2012
  
  Clever. Entertaining. Great work!
  
• Sweet Revenge on Feb. 24, 2012
  
  The perfect recipe for fun. Very clever piece. You take the cake.
  
• Doofus and Valiant: The Graphic Novel on Feb. 24, 2012
  
  Well. Didn't know what to expect. Your humor is out there. Raw at times. Or at least untamed. But it takes intelligence to be funny. You must be a smart dude.
  
• An Old Man's Decision on Feb. 24, 2012
  
  Excellent.
  
• Ten Things I Hate About Valentine's Day on Feb. 24, 2012
  
  Excellent work. Even Cupid would laugh at this one!
  
• Unrequited Love on Feb. 24, 2012
  
  Unusual. Rather kooky. Better than average read, but in an odd sort of way.
  
• Lemons on Feb. 24, 2012
  
  I'm cringing. I'm laughing, but I'm still cringing. Most unusual read.
  
• Fast Fooled on Feb. 24, 2012
  
  A satisfying read. I didn't even want dessert.
  
• The 4 Types of Artists – Starving, Dying, Dead, and Rich! on Feb. 24, 2012
  
  Amen. Truth is stranger than fiction. Funnier, too.
  
• Cats, Dogs, Ninjas and Fire-Hydrants. Twitter-Sized Jokes, Oneliners, Punchlines and Observations. With a Foreword by a Random Dude who wanted $10 for it but settled on $5 and a Taco. on March 04, 2012
  
  Some laughs here, but not everything was funny.
  
• The Window on March 04, 2012
  
  I love intelligent stories that make me have to think! Wow.
  
• The Snow Globes on March 04, 2012
  
  Riveting tale.