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34 Orchard Issue 13 is here! Sooner or later, that delusion you created to make the pain of a traumatic reality feel safer, the one you created to get through it, breaks down. When the delusion you created to make the pain of a traumatic reality feel safer breaks down, it’s like being destroyed all over again. Visit the house that won’t let you live the lie … get your copy at…

The ToC for 34 Orchard Issue 13, Spring 2026, has arrived! The issue will be released on Saturday, April 25, 2026.   Sooner or later, that delusion you created to make the pain of a traumatic reality feel safer, the one you created to get through it, breaks down. When it does, it’s like being destroyed all over again. In Issue 13, twenty artists cope with the breakdown of delusion. A town…

Valentine’s Day Roses from Nathan! On February 1, I started my birthday month right by attending the NEHW Happy Hour Write-In and using it to put the finishing touches on the short story I was writing for a blind call. I subbed it. Fingers crossed, I’ll keep you posted! I moved right on to the next story, which is also for a blind sub, so I can’t breathe a word about that, either. I’ve known…

My New Year’s Wish tag was JOY—and all I can say is that so far? That’s been right on! What a month! I finished writing a short story, “Hot Times at the Dinosaur Bidet.” Set on New Year’s Eve 1999, everyone’s waiting for Y2K to happen (or not?)… but there’s something far worse out there, and it can’t be stopped. I submitted the piece to the intended market, which passed. I’ve already selected…

I love cosmic horror—it asks so many questions and makes me think. I also love short films.  So the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival, going strong since 1995, is my jam! The streaming edition, which is always the highlight of my year, arrives this Friday, featuring over sixty short films, several full-length features, author readings, and panels (and a ticket purchase gives you through 12/12 to watch…

I have so much to be thankful for this year—mostly, right now, the fact that I am back at home in Danbury for good, and some sillier things, like a new well pump, a new washer/dryer and a renovated laundry room. While these last two weren’t by choice (things break in a thirty-five year old house!), I’m really excited about them. I’m also grateful for a whole bunch of writing opportunities,…

Hello, subscribers to my blog! I’m working on some site maintenance, and three posts that are between 7 and 10 years old were “republished” and went out to you all instead of being permanently deleted (which was the intent). Thank you for your patience! I’ll make sure that doesn’t happen again. Kristi

I’ll be signing copies of my book The Shadows Behind up at Howe Caverns this Saturday, August 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main lodge. Anyone who purchases a copy at the event this weekend will receive a bonus book—Twisted Routes—free! The book contains one special edition and one unpublished piece, set at Howe Caverns and at Paradox Lake (near Fort Ticonderoga, which also figures prominently…

Not writing or reading related, but here at 34O we love our tales of all things abandoned. I came across this video of urban explorers visiting an abandoned dinosaur museum somewhere in China, and thought it might be of interest (and… what are the beds doing in the back rooms? WEIRD). Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqtQGg1o1wc

Sometimes birdsong is dangerous. If you love 34 Orchard and you want a volume full of tales that carry our vibe, don’t miss Darkness Most Fowl from The Godmother of Horror Press!                               This anthology was invitation only, and so writers we’ve recommended and several 34 Orchard alums build terrifying nests in this bird horror anthology! Edited by #7 “The Last Days”’s Elaine…

Thrilled to announce that 34 Orchard Issue 12 is here! The twenty artists in this issue wander the corridors of longing, which is often considered a yearning for a person, object, or location. But it can mean so much more—and sometimes be the loneliest, most isolating emotion in the human experience. As the purported “most wonderful time of year” approaches, for those who long for anything at…

The ToC for 34 Orchard Issue #12, Autumn 2025, has arrived! The issue will be released this coming MONDAY, November 10, 2025. In Issue 12, twenty artists wander the corridors of longing. When we think of longing, we thing of desire, nostalgia, hope, regret, tenderness, desperation, and resignation. But its power shouldn’t be underestimated—it can change the course of our lives. It can drive us to…

Today’s the day! So thrilled to be on my hometown of New Milford, Connecticut’s green with over a hundred stellar artisans and craftsmen. I will have many copies of several of my titles, among them Out of Time: True Encounters of the Paranormal, which has true ghost encounters from the house I grew up in (and comes with a special something extra). Consider spending some time here, get some cool…

Here’s an update on where I’m at 14 days into a new chapter…

Hello all! Strangely, although I’m sad to lose my job of twenty-five years, I know there are tons of opportunities for me. This is what I’ve been waiting for: the universe to tell me IT’S TIME. In the meantime, if anyone needs editing work, I’m open. And I’m looking right now to change my entire life. So hit me up if you have any ideas. Here’s me yesterday, leaving my office for the very last…