Avoid Seeing a Mouse, Tales of Real and Surreal Is Here!

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the realms where reality intertwines with the surreal in “AVOID SEEING A MOUSE: AND OTHER TALES OF THE REAL AND SURREAL” by James Dorr.

So begins the blurb for my latest book, officially published and listed on Amazon as of today. In paperback form it’s available for $12.99, an ultra-low price in view of today’s post-inflation standards. It is, to be sure, a shortish collection with just twelve stories (by contrast, my 2013 Stoker® nominated THE TEARS OF ISIS had seventeen plus a poem), but with a purposeful hoped-for effect of piling skewed images, one atop another, inviting readers to see the whole as one prolonged vision — a kaleidoscope of dream reaching toward madness.

Or, quoting the blurb further: From the enigmatic landscapes of ancient Memphis to the mysterious dreams that blur the lines between waking and slumber, Dorr weaves a tapestry of stories that defy conventional boundaries.

Delve into the secrets of an otherworldly love, the apocalyptic visions that haunt the corners of our minds, and the strange encounters that shape the destiny of characters on the brink of revelation.

Dorr’s prose, rich with symbolism and mysticism, invites readers to explore the intricate dance between the tangible and the fantastical. In this collection, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the surreal whispers the hidden truths of existence.

“AVOID SEEING A MOUSE” beckons you to step into a world where dreams and reality converge, inviting you to question what you thought you knew about the nature of the universe.

And thus it goes. It can be found on Amazon for additional information, or — hopefully — ordering, by pressing here. And that isn’t all, there’s even a sample story offered through the publisher, Alien Buddha Press, which can be found here.

And one more item: If you should read AVOID SEEING A MOUSE and find it worthwhile, please consider reviewing it — even if only a single sentence on why you enjoyed or didn’t enjoy it — and posting it on sites like Amazon and Goodreads, along with your own blog and any other place you think appropriate. Or just tell your friends. With so much available on the internet, it’s the personal touch like that that’s the lifeblood of writers, helping a work stand out through the confusion.