RD Francis

Schooled as an architectural draftsman and radio broadcaster, and after a detour as a sometimes music journalist, roadie, and rock bassist, a move from behind the microphone to the front of the camera led to the current endeavors of R.D Francis as a screenwriter specializing in sci-fi, horror, and comedy.

He is the writer of The Ghosts of Jim Morrison, The Phantom of Detroit, and the Fates of Rock 'n' Roll and its sequel, Tales from a Wizard: The Oral History of Walpurgis. Both are rock journalism tomes concerned with the 1974 Jim Morrison "solo album," Phantom's Divine Comedy: Part 1.

He has also published the erotic, Gothic horror tales, The Devil's Anatomy and The Small Hours, and the introspective science fiction adventure, Luminosity.

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• The Crypt Thieves on Oct. 13, 2019
  
  I purchased this book in a purchasing frenzy for Smashwords March "Read an eBook Month." Took a while for me to read them all. I specifically searched for horror tales and I'm glad I discovered this one. It has a great title and nicely done cover that tells me what I needed to know without even reading the sample. It's catagorized as psychological, thriller, suspense, and horror--and it has all of that--along with a mystery behind a dangerous document that can upset the balance the world.
  
• Tesla's Stepdaughters on Oct. 13, 2019
  
  I purchased this book in a purchasing frenzy for Smashwords March "Read an eBook Month.” It took a while for me to read them all. If you love sci-fi tales (especially post-apoc literature and alternate-timeline tales, which I do) and rock ‘n’ roll tales (yes, please), then you just hit a literary Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. What a wild ride! If a studio is ever up to make a rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi flick (such as Six-String Samurai), then this is the book to adapt.
  
• Stars of Black on Oct. 13, 2019
  
  I purchased this book in a purchasing frenzy for Smashwords March "Read an eBook Month.” It took a while for me to read them all. Mr. Miles sites the works of Robert W. Chambers and Ambrose Bierce in his synopsis and that is not a gross overstatement in the least. Miles knows his weird, atmospheric horror and crafts twisty, original tales. I love the cover. Simple, clean and to the point.
  
• Sex, Rock & History on Oct. 13, 2019
  
  I purchased this book in a purchasing frenzy for Smashwords’ March "Read an eBook Month.” It took a while for me to read them all. I discovered this book by way of the social media platforms of the great, last word on all things AC/DC: Jesse Fink. This book kept popping us as a suggestion next to Jesse’s. I was so happy to see it was on Smashwords. As someone who works in the rock journalism field, it’s true: Mr. Shorter, as we all, are historians. And he preserves history with aplomb.
  
• Killers and Demons on Oct. 13, 2019
  
  I purchased this book in a purchasing frenzy for Smashwords’ March "Read an eBook Month.” It took a while for me to read them all. I love portmanteau. I love Amicus anthologies. I love Sheridan Le Fanu and Ambrose Bierce. Five tight, seat grabbing tales that take me back to the Gothic Tales of old.
  
• Undiscovered Dinosaur: Adventures with Rock Legends of the 60s, 70s and 80s on Dec. 02, 2019
  
  I read a lot of rock 'n' roll literature and this book does not disappoint. It's a smooth and breezy read that whisks you away and puts you right "in-time" as it happened. If you love rock 'n' roll before the digital realm, then Undiscovered Dinosaur is a must read.
  
• Dark Vengeance on Dec. 03, 2019
  
  Once I got started, I kept on going and finished Dark Vengeance in record time as result of its great characters in a story filled with action. E.R Mason's imagination is astounding. If you love sci-fi, this is a highly recommended read for a long holiday weekend/vacation . . . or any weekend.
  
• This Corner of the Universe on Dec. 03, 2019
  
  This book is a mind scamble. Gripped me right away with "Dagger Class Corvette," which made me think of the opening of the animated film, Heavy Metal. In addition to a well-plotted tale, there's maps, diagrams, and really nice illustrations of the ships in the tale. Enjoyed it.