The Care and Feeding of Rubber Chickens: A Manual
by Scott William Carter
Price: Free! 5240 words.
Published by Flying Raven Press on April 1, 2012. Fiction.
Everyone chooses a pet for different reasons. Some are selected for companionship, some for ease of care, and others because they are just too adorable to do otherwise. The rubber chicken fits into all three categories. The Care and Feeding of Rubber Chickens: A Manual was created because there is a dearth of how-to books available explaining how to properly care for these lovable pets.
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Scott William Carter
Biography
SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut." His short stories have appeared in dozens of popular magazines and anthologies, including Asimov's, Analog, Ellery Queen, Realms of Fantasy, and Weird Tales. He lives in Oregon with his wife, two children, and thousands of imaginary friends.
Where to find Scott William Carter online
Website: http://www.scottwilliamcarter.com
Books
The Care and Feeding of Rubber Chickens: A Novel
by Scott William Carter
Price: $6.99 USD. 79850 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on January 18, 2012. Fiction.
"My dad owns a rubber chicken factory." With this zany first line, readers are launched on a surprisingly poignant coming-of-age journey. Part buddy story, part road trip adventure, and part ruminations on the difference between love and infatuation, Carter offers up a vivid portrait of a young man who blunders into a thousand-mile quest to tell the girl of his dreams how he really feels.
Price: $6.99 USD. 79850 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on January 18, 2012. Fiction.
"My dad owns a rubber chicken factory." With this zany first line, readers are launched on a surprisingly poignant coming-of-age journey. Part buddy story, part road trip adventure, and part ruminations on the difference between love and infatuation, Carter offers up a vivid portrait of a young man who blunders into a thousand-mile quest to tell the girl of his dreams how he really feels.
Last Stop on Dowling Street
by Scott William Carter
Price: $2.99 USD. 9570 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on November 8, 2011. Fiction.
Racism never got off the bus . . . On a rainy night in Houston, in a ratty apartment as dark as his dreams, retired bus driver Frank Granger wakes in a cold sweat convinced a stranger with a gun lurks at the foot of his bed. And he's right.
Price: $2.99 USD. 9570 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on November 8, 2011. Fiction.
Racism never got off the bus . . . On a rainy night in Houston, in a ratty apartment as dark as his dreams, retired bus driver Frank Granger wakes in a cold sweat convinced a stranger with a gun lurks at the foot of his bed. And he's right.
The Android Who Became a Human Who Became an Android
by Scott William Carter
Price: $2.99 USD. 12960 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on October 18, 2011. Fiction.
It ain't easy being a private investigator in a galaxy that spans thousand of worlds — especially when you make the mistake of putting your heart on the line. When an old flame of Dexter Duff's shows up out of the blue, claiming her rich husband is missing, Duff has mixed feelings about getting involved.
Price: $2.99 USD. 12960 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on October 18, 2011. Fiction.
It ain't easy being a private investigator in a galaxy that spans thousand of worlds — especially when you make the mistake of putting your heart on the line. When an old flame of Dexter Duff's shows up out of the blue, claiming her rich husband is missing, Duff has mixed feelings about getting involved.
The Problem with Polly
by Scott William Carter
Price: Free! 8100 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on October 14, 2011. Fiction.
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How many cats is too many? One? Ten? A thousand? When Nathan Randall awakes one morning to find a strange tortoise shell cat sitting on his dresser, he's soon struggling with the most unusual problem of his life.
Price: Free! 8100 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on October 14, 2011. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review) How many cats is too many? One? Ten? A thousand? When Nathan Randall awakes one morning to find a strange tortoise shell cat sitting on his dresser, he's soon struggling with the most unusual problem of his life.
The Sword of Surrender
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 10620 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on October 12, 2011. Fiction.
On a dark night in the Virginia woods, young Bobby Coleman encounters a former slave protecting the Confederate sword of Robert E. Lee. She wants him to take it. Before long, he has to make a dark choice that may just change the arc of history. This haunting tale of rage and redemption will linger with you long after you finish the final pages.
Price: $0.99 USD. 10620 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on October 12, 2011. Fiction.
On a dark night in the Virginia woods, young Bobby Coleman encounters a former slave protecting the Confederate sword of Robert E. Lee. She wants him to take it. Before long, he has to make a dark choice that may just change the arc of history. This haunting tale of rage and redemption will linger with you long after you finish the final pages.
A Tale of Two Giants
by Scott William Carter
Price: Free! 77730 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on August 29, 2011. Fiction.
They meet on a rainy night, penniless and alone, both of them without a friend in the world. He's a giant, short for his kind, who doesn't care about anyone or anything. She's a stubborn girl who's lost her mother — and is determined to get her back. Together they take on an empire.
Price: Free! 77730 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on August 29, 2011. Fiction.
They meet on a rainy night, penniless and alone, both of them without a friend in the world. He's a giant, short for his kind, who doesn't care about anyone or anything. She's a stubborn girl who's lost her mother — and is determined to get her back. Together they take on an empire.
Strange Ghosts
by Scott William Carter
Price: $4.99 USD. 25450 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 30, 2011. Fiction.
Equal parts riveting and stirring, Carter takes a staple of campfires and rainy nights – the ghost story – into surprising new territory in this collection. No gore or gratuitous splatter here – these tales are meant to raise the hairs on the back of the neck and leave the reader feeling quietly discomfited hours after reading. "Carter's writing is on target." - Publishers Weekly.
Price: $4.99 USD. 25450 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 30, 2011. Fiction.
Equal parts riveting and stirring, Carter takes a staple of campfires and rainy nights – the ghost story – into surprising new territory in this collection. No gore or gratuitous splatter here – these tales are meant to raise the hairs on the back of the neck and leave the reader feeling quietly discomfited hours after reading. "Carter's writing is on target." - Publishers Weekly.
Tales of Twisted Time
by Scott William Carter
Price: $4.99 USD. 30400 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 9, 2011. Fiction.
In these four riveting tales, Carter takes a classic of science fiction – the time travel story – into surprising new territory.
Price: $4.99 USD. 30400 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 9, 2011. Fiction.
In these four riveting tales, Carter takes a classic of science fiction – the time travel story – into surprising new territory.
The Unity Worlds at War
by Scott William Carter
Price: $4.99 USD. 24810 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 6, 2011. Fiction.
Whether it's the soldiers on the front line or the bartenders who serve them, war leaves no one unscathed. These four tales set in Carter's war-ravaged Unity Worlds universe -- three originally published in the leading science fiction magazines of the day, plus one story original to this collection -- will leave you thinking about war's effects long after you finish the final words.
Price: $4.99 USD. 24810 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 6, 2011. Fiction.
Whether it's the soldiers on the front line or the bartenders who serve them, war leaves no one unscathed. These four tales set in Carter's war-ravaged Unity Worlds universe -- three originally published in the leading science fiction magazines of the day, plus one story original to this collection -- will leave you thinking about war's effects long after you finish the final words.
The Dragon of the Dolomites
by Scott William Carter
Price: Free! 18080 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on April 5, 2011. Fiction.
Everyone knows dragons are the vainest of all creatures. And if you're the last dragon? You're the vainest of them all.
Price: Free! 18080 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on April 5, 2011. Fiction.
Everyone knows dragons are the vainest of all creatures. And if you're the last dragon? You're the vainest of them all.
The Human Addict: A Dragon's Tale
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 15800 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on April 1, 2011. Fiction.
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Dragons didn't need to eat but once every full moon, so gluttony was considered the worst of their crimes. The fascinating tale of one dragon's struggle with a rather unusual addiction.
Price: $0.99 USD. 15800 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on April 1, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) Dragons didn't need to eat but once every full moon, so gluttony was considered the worst of their crimes. The fascinating tale of one dragon's struggle with a rather unusual addiction.
Drawing a Dark Way: A Fantasy Adventure
by Scott William Carter
Price: $4.99 USD. 78400 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on March 9, 2011. Fiction.
Jason Rosewood loves to draw. In fact, he'd rather draw than do anything else. But when his sister is kidnapped by three black demon creatures with glowing white eyes and huge wings, Jason must pursue her into the dangerous world of Rymadoon to save her. It isn't long before he discovers that in Rymadoon he’s not just great at drawing . . . He has the power to bring his drawings to life.
Price: $4.99 USD. 78400 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on March 9, 2011. Fiction.
Jason Rosewood loves to draw. In fact, he'd rather draw than do anything else. But when his sister is kidnapped by three black demon creatures with glowing white eyes and huge wings, Jason must pursue her into the dangerous world of Rymadoon to save her. It isn't long before he discovers that in Rymadoon he’s not just great at drawing . . . He has the power to bring his drawings to life.
President Jock, Vice President Geek
by Scott William Carter
Price: $5.99 USD. 82770 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on January 2, 2011. Fiction.
It was a simple plan. She would help him pass algebra. He would help her win the student election. What could go wrong? The result is the story of two mixed up teenagers struggling to find themselves and the craziest student election ever to hit the halls of Rexton High. "Carter's writing is on target." – Publishers Weekly
Price: $5.99 USD. 82770 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on January 2, 2011. Fiction.
It was a simple plan. She would help him pass algebra. He would help her win the student election. What could go wrong? The result is the story of two mixed up teenagers struggling to find themselves and the craziest student election ever to hit the halls of Rexton High. "Carter's writing is on target." – Publishers Weekly
Motivational Speaker
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 4960 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 16, 2010. Fiction.
She was a disembodied voice trapped inside a stereo system. He was a lonely guy who had trouble with women. It was love at first sound. "Carter's writing is on target." – Publishers Weekly
Price: $0.99 USD. 4960 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 16, 2010. Fiction.
She was a disembodied voice trapped inside a stereo system. He was a lonely guy who had trouble with women. It was love at first sound. "Carter's writing is on target." – Publishers Weekly
Father Hagerman's Dog
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 3320 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 15, 2010. Fiction.
Like any other broke college student, Marty is just trying to find a way to pay his tuition. Selling robotic dogs seemed like a good idea at the time - until he has a crazy encounter with Father Hagerman. "Carter's writing is on target." – Publishers Weekly
Price: $0.99 USD. 3320 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 15, 2010. Fiction.
Like any other broke college student, Marty is just trying to find a way to pay his tuition. Selling robotic dogs seemed like a good idea at the time - until he has a crazy encounter with Father Hagerman. "Carter's writing is on target." – Publishers Weekly
Tommy Top Hat
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 18710 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
One tragic day in a shopping mall, Kevin Husby turns his back on his infant daughter for just an instant - and the unthinkable happens. Someone abducts her. Twenty years later, divorced and alone, Kevin is living a hollow existence in New York when he meets a mysterious homeless man in a top hat.
Price: $0.99 USD. 18710 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
One tragic day in a shopping mall, Kevin Husby turns his back on his infant daughter for just an instant - and the unthinkable happens. Someone abducts her. Twenty years later, divorced and alone, Kevin is living a hollow existence in New York when he meets a mysterious homeless man in a top hat.
Five Second Fantasies
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 5520 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
For five seconds one winter morning, while driving to work on Portland's icy roads, Gregory Long lost his mind. He lost it for five seconds and got it back. In between, he also lost his family. This riveting tale is about him finding out why. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
Price: $0.99 USD. 5520 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
For five seconds one winter morning, while driving to work on Portland's icy roads, Gregory Long lost his mind. He lost it for five seconds and got it back. In between, he also lost his family. This riveting tale is about him finding out why. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
The Bear Who Sang Opera
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 8510 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
When a grizzly bear walks into your office, it's enough to get your attention. When that grizzly turns out to be an opera-singing, biological-robot hybrid claiming someone stole his singing voice, it begins one of the strangest cases of Dexter Duff's career. Originally appeared in Analog Science Fiction.
Price: $0.99 USD. 8510 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
When a grizzly bear walks into your office, it's enough to get your attention. When that grizzly turns out to be an opera-singing, biological-robot hybrid claiming someone stole his singing voice, it begins one of the strangest cases of Dexter Duff's career. Originally appeared in Analog Science Fiction.
Front Row Seats
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 4110 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
A harrowing tale of a Minnesota widower caught in the grips of an overwhelming grief, who takes to the cinema to remember his deceased wife and gets far more than he expected. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
Price: $0.99 USD. 4110 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
A harrowing tale of a Minnesota widower caught in the grips of an overwhelming grief, who takes to the cinema to remember his deceased wife and gets far more than he expected. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
Heart of Stone: Medusa's Story
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 4750 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
The untold story of Medusa - and a tale of love and redemption unlike any you've ever read. A short story that originally appeared in HAGS, SIRENS, AND OTHER AND BAD GIRLS, Daw Books. "A wonderfully poignant tale." - SFsite. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
Price: $0.99 USD. 4750 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
The untold story of Medusa - and a tale of love and redemption unlike any you've ever read. A short story that originally appeared in HAGS, SIRENS, AND OTHER AND BAD GIRLS, Daw Books. "A wonderfully poignant tale." - SFsite. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
A Dark Planetarium
by Scott William Carter
Price: Free! 1750 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
When they arrived at the planetarium, the clerk was affixing a sign to the glass window: No shows today. Equipment malfunction ... A powerful tale about a special father and son trip that will haunt you long after the story's conclusion. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
Price: Free! 1750 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
When they arrived at the planetarium, the clerk was affixing a sign to the glass window: No shows today. Equipment malfunction ... A powerful tale about a special father and son trip that will haunt you long after the story's conclusion. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
A Christmas in Amber
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 4530 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
With a meteor on a collision course with Earth, a mass evacuation is underway for a privileged few - but not for an elderly man who must say goodbye to those he loves. A powerful Christmas tale that originally appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Placed fifth in the Analog AnLab Reader’s Poll of the best short stories of the year. Honorable mention in The Year’s Best Science Fiction.
Price: $0.99 USD. 4530 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on December 13, 2010. Fiction.
With a meteor on a collision course with Earth, a mass evacuation is underway for a privileged few - but not for an elderly man who must say goodbye to those he loves. A powerful Christmas tale that originally appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Placed fifth in the Analog AnLab Reader’s Poll of the best short stories of the year. Honorable mention in The Year’s Best Science Fiction.
Lincoln and the Dragon
by Scott William Carter
Price: $3.99 USD. 21240 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on November 18, 2010. Fiction.
When a dimension-hopping descendant of a Confederate general attempts to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, the plan goes awry and Lincoln is stranded in a world of brave knights, drafty castles, and a princess scarred by a one-eyed dragon. As he falls for the princess, Lincoln must make a choice: fight the dragon, or return to his native country – which may need a hero even more than this one.
Price: $3.99 USD. 21240 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on November 18, 2010. Fiction.
When a dimension-hopping descendant of a Confederate general attempts to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, the plan goes awry and Lincoln is stranded in a world of brave knights, drafty castles, and a princess scarred by a one-eyed dragon. As he falls for the princess, Lincoln must make a choice: fight the dragon, or return to his native country – which may need a hero even more than this one.
The Red Scarf: A Tale of Christmas Magic
by Scott William Carter
Price: $0.99 USD. 4210 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on October 15, 2010. Fiction.
A touching Christmas tale about a Minnesota widower who has a magical encounter with an enchanted snow man -- and gets a last glimpse of the love of his life. Originally appeared in Cicada Magazine.
Price: $0.99 USD. 4210 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on October 15, 2010. Fiction.
A touching Christmas tale about a Minnesota widower who has a magical encounter with an enchanted snow man -- and gets a last glimpse of the love of his life. Originally appeared in Cicada Magazine.
Shatterboy
by Scott William Carter
Price: Free! 14210 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on July 23, 2010. Fiction.
A short, powerful tale about a woman who finds a glass boy in a recycling transfer station — and how the few days with him change both of their lives. Originally appeared in Cicada Magazine, November 2005.
Price: Free! 14210 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on July 23, 2010. Fiction.
A short, powerful tale about a woman who finds a glass boy in a recycling transfer station — and how the few days with him change both of their lives. Originally appeared in Cicada Magazine, November 2005.
A Web of Black Widows
by Scott William Carter
Price: $4.99 USD. 28220 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on July 14, 2010. Fiction.
In these six provocative tales, Carter takes the reader on a journey to places where love and loss intersect. A limited edition originally published by the prestigious PS Publishing, it is now available in electronic form. "While it may be small in size, A WEB OF BLACK WIDOWS is as powerful a package as dynamite." –Gnostalgia. "The title story is a stunner." –Fright.com.
Price: $4.99 USD. 28220 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on July 14, 2010. Fiction.
In these six provocative tales, Carter takes the reader on a journey to places where love and loss intersect. A limited edition originally published by the prestigious PS Publishing, it is now available in electronic form. "While it may be small in size, A WEB OF BLACK WIDOWS is as powerful a package as dynamite." –Gnostalgia. "The title story is a stunner." –Fright.com.
The Dinosaur Diaries and Other Tales Across Space and Time
by Scott William Carter
Price: $6.99 USD. 78370 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 2, 2010. Fiction.
In this impressive collection, rising talent Scott William Carter showcases his considerable storytelling skills with eighteen tales of wonder and magic. "Scott is one of those rare writers who can and does cross genres, and do it well. You never know what kind of story you'll get from him, but you do know that it'll be good." --Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo Award-Winning Editor and Writer
Price: $6.99 USD. 78370 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 2, 2010. Fiction.
In this impressive collection, rising talent Scott William Carter showcases his considerable storytelling skills with eighteen tales of wonder and magic. "Scott is one of those rare writers who can and does cross genres, and do it well. You never know what kind of story you'll get from him, but you do know that it'll be good." --Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo Award-Winning Editor and Writer
Directions to Mourning's Deep
by Scott William Carter
Price: Free! 960 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 1, 2010. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
"There is a bar known as Mourning's Deep. In this bar is a man who can give you hope again. Here is how you get there..." This short, haunting tale, originally published in Weird Tales in 2007, will stay with you long after you read the final words. If you enjoyed this short story, please consider buying Scott's collection, The Dinosaur Diaries and Other Tales Across Space and Time.
Price: Free! 960 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on June 1, 2010. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review) "There is a bar known as Mourning's Deep. In this bar is a man who can give you hope again. Here is how you get there..." This short, haunting tale, originally published in Weird Tales in 2007, will stay with you long after you read the final words. If you enjoyed this short story, please consider buying Scott's collection, The Dinosaur Diaries and Other Tales Across Space and Time.
The Liberators
by Scott William Carter
Price: $2.99 USD. 12970 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on May 20, 2010. Fiction.
"Carter's warning about how the military might be used in the future stands undiminished." -- The Internet Review of Science Fiction.
Price: $2.99 USD. 12970 words. Published by Flying Raven Press on May 20, 2010. Fiction.
"Carter's warning about how the military might be used in the future stands undiminished." -- The Internet Review of Science Fiction.
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