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Category Archives: Promo
“Three Left Turns to Nowhere” from Bold Strokes Books. Jeff Baker, March 16, 2022.
Just got my autographed (thanks, Jeff!) copy of “Three Left Turns to Nowhere” from Bold Strokes Books. The anthology features three interconnected Gay romantic novellas set in the same little town. Three groups of strangers on their way to a … Continue reading
“Nereus.” New Story by Mike Mayak (a.k.a. Jeff Baker) in Orion’s Beau Quarterly’s Inaugural Issue!
My (as Mike Mayak) latest story “Nereus” appears in the new online magazine “Orion’s Beau, Quarterly,” alongside work by Stephen Mead and Sarah Butkovic in the premiere issue; Spring 2022. My special thanks to editor Solomon Robert for making the … Continue reading
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Latest Book! (A Reprint This Time!) November 7, 2021
(Photo by Darryl Thompson) Got the copies of the anthology “Swamp Life” reprinting my (as “Mike Mayak”) story “Summer Skies.” I look happy! It can be ordered from Puppycat Press. https://puppycatpress.com/
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Nice Article About Me From My Old College. Jeff Baker, October 11, 2021.
Lindsey Giardino did me the kindness of interviewing me for the College newsletter a few weeks ago. Here’s the article. https://news.newmanu.edu/jeff-baker-short-story/
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“The Demeter Diaries” by Marge Simon and Bryan Dietrich.
by Jeff Baker It’s always nice to have a famous author living in your hometown. Bryan Dietrich lives here in Wichita and teaches at my alma Mater, Newman University. He’s published several books of poetry and has been nominated for … Continue reading
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Brent Silveria, an artist to keep an eye on…
The photo is my husband Darryl with his birthday present; a drawing of three very recognizable figures by Brent Silveria, a longtime friend and a fine artist. I am adding a link (maybe in the comments) to his site where … Continue reading
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“Innovation” has released! (With my story!)
My story “The Alchemical Arrangement,” (as by Skip Hanford) is one of the flash fiction stories in Queer SciFi’s latest anthology: “Innovation!” I’m in pretty good company, including David Gerrold! Enjoy! ——–Skip J. Hanford, August 18, 2020 IN-NO-VA-TION (Noun) … Continue reading
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“The Stark Divide,” J. Scott Coatsworth’s New Book Relases Today!
My friend J. Scott Coatsworth has a new book out! “ The Stark Divide” releases today, July 10, 2020! Some stories are epic. The Earth is in a state of collapse, with wars breaking out over resources and an … Continue reading
Lazy-Ass Progress Report by Jeff Baker, June 1, 2020 (and earlier.)
Didn’t do a lot of writing over the weekend, but did write part of the column for QSF. I wrote it when I was angry, I may have to rewrite it or discard it altogether. That’s the mood the U.S. … Continue reading
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J. Scott Coatsworth’s “The Rising Tide”
My friend J. Scott Coatsworth is releasing his book “The Rising Tide” today. Science Fiction and adventure in the grand style with Queer characters! Here’s more, with links! Book Blurb: Earth is dead. Five years later, the remnants … Continue reading
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