Location: New Zealand
Member Since: Oct. 20, 2011
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Sean Monaghan


Biography

Sean Monaghan is the author of more than one hundred stories, in print, online, on broadcast radio and podcast. His stories include "Back from Vermont" in Takahe, and "Pan Am 617 Heavy" in Bewildering Stories.

Sean tutors in creative writing and writes book reviews for Your Weekend and The Press.

Sean also writes fiction under the name Michael Shone.

Where to find Sean Monaghan online

Website: http://www.seanmonaghan.com
Twitter: seanmmonaghan
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://venusvulturenews.wordpress.com

Where to buy in print

http://www.cafepress.com/eddiesonfire.431920691

Books

Imaginary Maid Forgets She is Late for a Banquet    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $1.99 USD. 3490 words. Published on April 11, 2012. Fiction.
Bianca's had about enough of Paulette, the school bully. But when she calls up magic to help out, both girls are in for more than they bargained for. Much more. A magic-fantasy short story from the author of "Akio Draws Manga"
I Just Had to Come Down Here Once    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $1.49 USD. 3310 words. Published on March 13, 2012. Fiction.
A serial killer story. Bo has his methods, and they are elegant, refined and precise. What Bo doesn't know is that Sandy, his wife, has just as many secrets.
The Tunnel: The Hidden Dome Volume One    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $7.99 USD. 64000 words. Published on February 21, 2012. Fiction.
When Kelly Barton takes her first off-world research posting to Mapinkura, it was supposed to be an easy job. The planet is a pristine but slated for colonization and development. Research is winding. Except that illegal development has already begun. And they've just discovered evidence of alien civilization. If they can't get construction halted the sites will be overrun.
Zombie-Eyed Girl and other stories    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $1.99 USD. 4010 words. Published on February 14, 2012. Fiction.
Flashpack number two. Five flash fiction stories, all with a zombie theme. A girl with scarily alluring eyes; a man looking for his lost love; a creature that won't give up; an infested spaceship and; a family hoping for redemption. "I must admit, I’m a sucker for a Monaghan tale" - William Pauley III.
To a Pile of Ashes    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $0.99 USD. 5840 words. Published on February 2, 2012. Fiction.
On a desolate, frozen planet three researchers are forced to seek shelter from the snow before the bear that's destroyed their ski plane finds them. A science fiction story from the author of "Deadstick" and "Vaporize Marineris".
Stone Goddess    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $0.99 USD. 2010 words. Published on January 19, 2012. Fiction.
Ben is sure there's something at the edge of the Valles Marineris. If he can just get out there to see. A speculative horror story from the author of Rotations and Vaporize Marineris.
Canyon Rim    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $1.99 USD. 5370 words. Published on January 10, 2012. Fiction.
Ernie knows that sleepwalking and canyons don't mix. Still what harm in a trip to Mesa Verde? A literary short story from the author of Rotations and Deadstick.
Habitat    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $4.99 USD. 42960 words. Published on December 28, 2011. Fiction.
Seve Brigham's dream oppotunity - a cadetship to work on the huge orbiting Habitat- is about to turn bad. Very bad. The station is an unfinished mess: behind schedule and under-staffed. Then there's the alien voice in Seve's head. And thieves are trying to steal the whole station. Seve needs to look sharp and think fast.
Rotations    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $7.99 USD. 80600 words. Published on December 27, 2011. Fiction.
Daniel Davenport has the unique ability to rotate himself to an alternate world. He's kept the ability hidden, but not well enough. Forces are threatening his family, determined to learn how he does it. Daniel is forced to risk it all to help them, but along the way learns his ability might not be so unique after all.
Lizard Brain and other stories    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $1.99 USD. 4440 words. Published on December 11, 2011. Fiction.
Flashpack number one. Five flash fiction stories, all with a supernatural flavor. A boy whose drawings come to life, a betrayed wife finding revenge, a nurse helping her injured sister in the ER, a veteran with locked-in syndrome and a woman who treats her gambling addiction with radical brain surgery. "One of the best short stories I've ever read" - Chris Allinotte on "Fledgling"
Lake Ryder Island Swim    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $1.99 USD. 5570 words. Published on November 23, 2011. Fiction.
Tim's team has a chance to take back the Lake Ryder Cup, after years of being beaten by Jennington. Strange things are brewing in the lake, though, putting more than just winning the race in jeopardy.
Vaporize Marineris    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $1.99 USD. 3470 words. Published on November 13, 2011. Fiction.
With a comet about to obliterate the colonies, Martian radio satellite repairers Ryan and Delia suddenly find they have more than a usual workday on their hands.
Suitcase Nuke    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $1.99 USD. 4060 words. Published on November 1, 2011. Fiction.
Gerry thought he'd found solace and peace in an isolated monastery. When a spy infiltrates the grounds with a visiting faction of monks determined to destabilize the order, Gerry is forced into action, putting all his old training to use.
Deadstick    by Sean Monaghan
Price: $0.99 USD. 5700 words. Published on October 25, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Behind the stick in Sally Jean's cockpit, Hank feels alive and exhilarated. Test flying the experimental jet is his life. But when an explosion and fire threaten his son and ex-wife, Hank's forced to break every rule - in the book and in the air - to try to rescue them.

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Smashwords book reviews by Sean Monaghan

  • On Top of the Dead on Oct. 25, 2011
    star star star star
    Good fun story, with very dark overtones. Slade is a more complex character than I would have expected - not perfect, not necessarily likeable, but very pragmatic and practical, and certainly engaging.
  • Think Like a Publisher on Nov. 28, 2011
    star star star star star
    A great resource. Very much a step by step guide, with some simple things to implement, and also a few leftfield ideas.