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Novels and stories by author Monica Goertzen Hertlein

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Read “Employment for Magical People” by Monica in Swords & Sorceries Tales of Heroic Fantasy volume 8.

Once again, Parallel Universe Publications brings you stirring tales in the great tradition of Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Michael Moorcock, Fritz Leiber and other giants of the fantasy genre.

The Saskatoon Writers’ Group Inc. showcases the prose and poetry of its members in this anthology. Many pieces have been in the top three of the club’s semi-annual contests which are blind judged by published Saskatchewan authors, including “The Robbery” by Monica which won 1st place in the Wordsmith contest June, 2023.

Also included by Monica is “Christmas Presents,” a sequel to Camelot Confidential.

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Cover of Fact, Fiction, & Fantasy anthology of short stories and poetry

The Saskatoon Writers’ Group Inc. showcases the prose and poetry of its members in this anthology. Many pieces have been in the top three of the club’s semi-annual contests which are blind judged by published Saskatchewan authors. Sit back and enjoy the delightful mix of fact, fiction, and fantasy.

Included by Monica is a short story “Criminals” and several selections of 6-minute flash fiction (written from a prompt in 6 minutes or less).


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Read The Witch’s Trial in the May, 2024, issue of ANOTHEREALM.


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Read The Cursed Coin in the Oct-Dec ’23 issue of The Lorelei Signal.


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Read flash fiction Juniper in CafeLit Magazine July 3, 2024.


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Read flash fiction Evils of Sorcery in Every Day Fiction April 3, 2024.