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Scott Burtness

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Born
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June 30, 1976

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Paranormal, Humor and Comedy, Horror

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Jim Butcher, Terry Pratchett, Christopher Moore

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People say you should write what you know. That’s damn good advice, so Scott writes about ordinary Midwesterners making an extraordinary mess of things. Hey, if the flannel fits…

Oh- one more thing: According to Scott, ‘ordinary’ totally includes vampires, werewolves, zombies, shapeshifters, aliens, and more. Heck, it is the Midwest, after all.

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As I just finished the 3rd book, will there be more Monsters in the Midwest or do you feel that wold is complete?
Scott Burtness Hey Rick!

Thanks for reading. I’d thought that it would be done with three books, but realized that there are some women in Trappersville that would lo…moreHey Rick!

Thanks for reading. I’d thought that it would be done with three books, but realized that there are some women in Trappersville that would love to have their own adventures. There will be three more books- Lois, Dee (from the diner) and Pam (Jerry’s wife). I’m just finishing up the first book in a new different series, and will be starting Monsters in the Midwest book 4 in January!(less)
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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?
Scott Burtness I once made a list. I was at a diner in Chicago with a friend, this was probably 1999 or 2000, and I wrote out a list of things I wanted to do in my l…moreI once made a list. I was at a diner in Chicago with a friend, this was probably 1999 or 2000, and I wrote out a list of things I wanted to do in my lifetime. The list was written in crayon on a diner napkin. I don't remember all of it, but a couple of more interesting items were drive a cab in Seattle and live at a Tibetan monastery for a year.

What would've happened if I had actually done everything on that list? Would Trump be president? Would Prince still be alive? Would Fukushima be the site of an inter dimensional portal?

Wait, I think that happened. I think Fukushima IS the site of an inter dimensional portal...

Anyway... Someday, I think I'll write a book about a 20-something that makes a list at a diner in Chicago, and actually does everything on it ;-)(less)
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The May 2024 Edition of The Paranomedy Pint is Away!

Every month, I share what I’m reading, watching, and drinking, and a little paranormal weirdness, too! If you like comedic takes on urban fantasy, horror, fantasy, and sci-fi – and/or if you like beer – you should give it a read. Maybe you’ll find your next favorite book/show/beer!

If not, at least you’ll have helped my newsletter open rate. That’s something, right?

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“I would not have even considered you an appetizer. Rats that have fed on syphilitic sailors would be preferable to drinking from you. I swear, I can smell Krispy Kremes and cheese curds oozing from your every pathetic pore.”
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“What’d you say sweetie? Oooh, yeah. You can tell me. You don’t need to whisper. You’re here now, I’m here. There’s no one else... Tell me you want it, too.”
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