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Fiction with a Kick • Publisher @ronearl.bsky.social https://shotgunhoney.com

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For those who missed the release yesterday. Cool stories, great authors, and an awesome cause.

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Book Release: Daydream Believers: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Monkees! edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle Kubitz, with foreword by Tod Goldberg. shotgunhoney.com/announcement...

shotgunhoney.comBook Release: Daydream Believers Edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle KubitzShotgun Honey is pleased to release DAYDREAM BELIEVERS: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of The Monkees! edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle Kubitz. This thrilling collection of stories that e…

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I'm so pleased to have a story in this anthology and delighted at the incredible company of writers. Thanks to @michellekubitz.bsky.social and @writelarrywrite.lawrenceallanwrites.com and @shotgunhoney.com and @ronearl.bsky.social

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Book Release: Daydream Believers: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Monkees! edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle Kubitz, with foreword by Tod Goldberg. shotgunhoney.com/announcement...

shotgunhoney.comBook Release: Daydream Believers Edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle KubitzShotgun Honey is pleased to release DAYDREAM BELIEVERS: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of The Monkees! edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle Kubitz. This thrilling collection of stories that e…
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Book Release: Daydream Believers: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Monkees! edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle Kubitz, with foreword by Tod Goldberg. shotgunhoney.com/announcement...

shotgunhoney.comBook Release: Daydream Believers Edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle KubitzShotgun Honey is pleased to release DAYDREAM BELIEVERS: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of The Monkees! edited by Lawrence Allan and Michelle Kubitz. This thrilling collection of stories that e…
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For those who who walk in the dark. The second shift. New book. Historical thriller. Brand new @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Go get it.

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Book Release: The Cold Dark Forever by @cwblackwell.bsky.social. Available to order where good books are bought. shotgunhoney.com/books/catalo...

shotgunhoney.comThe Cold Dark ForeverMonterey Bay, 1942. The ocean is rough, the pay is thin, and commercial fisherman Gene Ackerly is just trying to stay afloat. But when his crewmate murders a G.I. during a drunken brawl, Gene makes…
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Due to health and related issues, things have been slow with posting and producing content for SH. We (I) hope that will level out for August, return to some kind of normalcy. Look for more updates soon regarding schedules and submissions. Thank you for all your support. -Ron, Chief Bottle Washer

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Rob D. Smith
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Daniel Brown's cousin Jayla has a big favor to ask him. How would you like to rob the cock-fighting world championship with me? More pulp in this novel than a fresh-squeezed orange. From @shotgunhoney.com shotgunhoney.com/books/catalo...

shotgunhoney.comGood-Looking Ugly by Rob D. SmithDaniel Brown was born with the face only a mother could love and his mother couldn’t much stand to look at him either. This constant scrutiny of his looks brought out over-the-top physical acts of …
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Stories continue Friday. All submissions have been reviewed. Hearts have been broken. Flash Subs open June 1st. Also looking for a few good me... um readers for The Gauntlet.

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For the afternoon crowd.

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Happy Book Release - Dead in the Ring by Jason Ridler Buy Today or Order from your favorite Bookstore! Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/dead... Amazon: amzn.to/48FU8oO www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... Apple: books.apple.com/us/book/dead... Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

shotgunhoney.comBook Release: Dead in the Ring by Jason RidlerStep into the gritty world of professional wrestling with Jason Ridler’s newest release, Dead in the Ring. This high-octane noir plunges readers into the “squared circle,” where the scr…
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Happy Book Release - Dead in the Ring by Jason Ridler Buy Today or Order from your favorite Bookstore! Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/dead... Amazon: amzn.to/48FU8oO www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... Apple: books.apple.com/us/book/dead... Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

shotgunhoney.comBook Release: Dead in the Ring by Jason RidlerStep into the gritty world of professional wrestling with Jason Ridler’s newest release, Dead in the Ring. This high-octane noir plunges readers into the “squared circle,” where the scr…
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How I Got the Axe with Beau Johnson Beau Johnson has been a prolific contributor to Shotgun Honey fiction going back to Coffee, Tea and Me. It's been an honor to host over a dozen of Beau's stories, many which include his notorious vigilante Bishop Rider. Much like his anti-hero protagonist, Beau…

shotgunhoney.comHow I Got the Axe with Beau JohnsonBeau Johnson has been a prolific contributor to Shotgun Honey fiction going back to Coffee, Tea and Me. It's been an honor to host over a dozen of Beau's stories, many which include his notorious vigilante Bishop Rider. Much like his anti-hero protagonist, Beau has been vigilant in his writing so much so that he has produced eight collections, seven published and the latest debuting next year, and not to mention an anthology based on Bishop Rider.
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Happy 15th Anniversary You may have noticed Shotgun Honey has been on a bit of a hiatus the last 3 months. Part of that was to give the site a much needed restructuring, clean up, and a pretty facelift for the start of our 15th anniversary. Of course, best laid plans and all that.. the updated…

shotgunhoney.comHappy 15th AnniversaryYou may have noticed Shotgun Honey has been on a bit of a hiatus the last 3 months. Part of that was to give the site a much needed restructuring, clean up, and a pretty facelift for the start of our 15th anniversary. Of course, best laid plans and all that.. the updated site is not quite ready for primetime. Soon.
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After a bit of a hiatus, we'll be launching a new Shotgun Honey at the end of the month to celebrate 15 years of Fiction with a Kick! April also brings #BishopRider back with the reissue of A BETTER KIND OF HATE. Look to replace your @beaujohnson44.bsky.social collection with new editions.

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Well that cat's out of the bag ... more news soon. Welcome aboard Beau. You axed nicely, so how could we say no.

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Contracts are signed. I am officially part of the @shotgunhoney.com family now. Look for reissued Bishop Rider books sometime next year with a new Bishop Rider book dropping in 2027. Big thanks to @ronearl.bsky.social for taking a chance on my type of retribution. Bishop Rider Lives!!

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A Robbery on Main Street by Kate Kaminski It’s over. We all heard the shots. Two, one right after the other. It’s Christmas Eve and the street surges with holiday shoppers, protecting you in their midst, a gathering the cops ignore. Those of us gawping form a semi-circle around the glass doors of…

shotgunhoney.comA Robbery on Main Street by Kate KaminskiIt’s over. We all heard the shots. Two, one right after the other. It’s Christmas Eve and the street surges with holiday shoppers, protecting you in their midst, a gathering the cops ignore. Those of us gawping form a semi-circle around the glass doors of the bank, a rapt audience. Our stomach-churning, naked curiosity is understandable, even welcome. Somebody says,
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Dead Santas by Michael Wegener Rawls walked out of the joint the week before Christmas. Cold wind fixing to edge more lines into his face. Chrissy was waiting for him leaning against her car, still looking mighty fine. She’d been visiting him inside all the time, but seeing her outside was…

shotgunhoney.comDead Santas by Michael WegenerRawls walked out of the joint the week before Christmas. Cold wind fixing to edge more lines into his face. Chrissy was waiting for him leaning against her car, still looking mighty fine. She’d been visiting him inside all the time, but seeing her outside was different. Sure, parts of her seemed more susceptible to gravity than before—but that didn’t bother him much.
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Have a novella? Crime? No? Not a problem. (re)Introduce One Eye Press. We're looking for good stories in an itty bitty living space. 8k - 30k words. We're not alone, either. Tough Crime publisher @rustybarnes23.bsky.social is joining the team. submissions.shotgunhoney.com/publication/...

submissions.shotgunhoney.comOne Eye PressIn 2013, Shotgun Honey launched its first imprint, One Eye Press. The idea was to offer a line of novellas and short story collections, and our own anthology series Shotgun Honey Presents. That imprin...
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The Girl’s Name was Ella by Jason M. Tucker Who am I? Call me Charlie. When people need something to go away, I’m the guy they call. Blood, bodies, punk bitches, and snitches. I take care of it all—one-stop shop to make lives easier or make lives end. Just gotta pay me. And keep your fucking mouth…

shotgunhoney.comThe Girl’s Name was Ella by Jason M. TuckerWho am I? Call me Charlie. When people need something to go away, I’m the guy they call. Blood, bodies, punk bitches, and snitches. I take care of it all—one-stop shop to make lives easier or make lives end. Just gotta pay me. And keep your fucking mouth shut. I don’t market myself. I don’t put cryptic ads on Craigslist. Don’t need to.
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The Ledger by Christine Heriat You head to his house with intention, approachin’ it all sneakin’ and surprise like. Cut your chopper bike’s engine down the end of the street. You go in the way you have your entire life: hot. Push his rotted door open like it's your own. You carry a heavy case. His…

shotgunhoney.comThe Ledger by Christine HeriatYou head to his house with intention, approachin’ it all sneakin’ and surprise like. Cut your chopper bike’s engine down the end of the street. You go in the way you have your entire life: hot. Push his rotted door open like it's your own. You carry a heavy case. His narrowed eyes, his tight mouth, tell you it would’ a been smarter to carry what’s inside the case in your waistband, or hand.
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Piñata by Aidan Shousky “It’s tight,” Denny Cullen said, picking at the polyester blindfold that cut into the soft skin under his eyes like a noose. Wink Easman stood behind Denny, his wide frame and swollen belly pressing against the younger man’s back as he fixed the knot of the blindfold and…

shotgunhoney.comPiñata by Aidan Shousky“It’s tight,” Denny Cullen said, picking at the polyester blindfold that cut into the soft skin under his eyes like a noose. Wink Easman stood behind Denny, his wide frame and swollen belly pressing against the younger man’s back as he fixed the knot of the blindfold and patted him on the shoulders like a coach attempting to soothe a rookie quarterback.
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Where’s Paul by Jen Conley Ryan stood next to the open casket, waiting for his older brother, Paul, who hadn’t shown up yet. The room, with its yellow walls and lights that were too bright for the occasion, was crowded. A group of his father’s friends from the retirement community, clustered in…

shotgunhoney.comWhere’s Paul by Jen ConleyRyan stood next to the open casket, waiting for his older brother, Paul, who hadn’t shown up yet. The room, with its yellow walls and lights that were too bright for the occasion, was crowded. A group of his father’s friends from the retirement community, clustered in chairs, reminisced about Joseph Granger, the tall man who made them laugh. Former schoolmates of Ryan’s huddled in the back, laughing about old times.
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Ballad of the Haint Hound Killer by Ryan Michael Hines Come gather round me, I’ll tell you the taleof the Haint Hound Killer, what come from La ValeThree nights he rode horseback, up from Cumberland waythree nights of the Haint Hound’s howlin’ and bay I could feel him comin’ in the way the wind…

shotgunhoney.comBallad of the Haint Hound Killer by Ryan Michael HinesCome gather round me, I’ll tell you the taleof the Haint Hound Killer, what come from La ValeThree nights he rode horseback, up from Cumberland waythree nights of the Haint Hound’s howlin’ and bay I could feel him comin’ in the way the wind blew. The sparrow’s flight told me it’d not be long before I was discovered.
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Among the Neanderthals by Richie Narvaez When we moved to the new cave, Dook became my first and best homie. My tribe bounced around a lot, trying to dodge the cold and get grub, you know? When we found this cave, Dad was stoked. Then, we found this whole other tribe already living there. A small…

shotgunhoney.comAmong the Neanderthals by Richie NarvaezWhen we moved to the new cave, Dook became my first and best homie. My tribe bounced around a lot, trying to dodge the cold and get grub, you know? When we found this cave, Dad was stoked. Then, we found this whole other tribe already living there. A small one, but, like, seriously? They were short, stocky, had, like, the biggest brows I’d ever seen.