Carl Bettis is a software developer and writer in Kansas City, Missouri, where he lives with his wife, their daughter, and a variable number of pets. His works have appeared in such periodicals as Thorny Locust, Daily Science Fiction, Paper + Ink and I-70 Review, as well as the anthologies Chance of a Ghost, 365 Days, 365 Days: Vol. 2, Quick Shivers from the Midwest and The Whirlybird Anthology of Kansas City Writers. He is an associate editor for The Same literary magazine and is a member of the Riverfront Readings Committee.
Not Your Good Girl is a collection of often snarky poetry from a dog's point of view. The publisher will donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this book to the KC Pet Project.
Cthulhu-ku is a collection of brief poems, mostly humorous, inspired by the fiction of H.P. Lovecraft. Perfect for Halloween or for the weird fiction fan. "The sad end of her / show biz career: crowned the next / Pickman's Top Model."