Diz and Dee, our favorite private investigators, are back in their longest-and wildest-adventure yet! Dee should know better. Whenever her mom asks for a simple little favor, like tracking down who trashed her craft store and stole her yarn, things inevitably get weird. Of course, when you're an otherwise unremarkable human with an unreliable touch of precognition, a dog who only sometimes looks like a Golden Retriever, and a long-standing secret crush on your hunky but grumpy elf partner, you measure weird on a sliding scale. But this one takes the cake! In a tale that involves dragons in disguise, a pissed off goblin, an annoyed halfling, a remorseful troll, and-oh yeah-a being who calls itself Crimson Death, Diz and Dee find themselves in a battle to the death for not only the fate of Moretown Bay, but the entire world! A must read for Diz and Dee fans everywhere, "The Wizard Behind the Curtain" weaves aspects from Annie's other Moretown Bay stories into a compelling page-turner you won't be able to put down. Available as a standalone ebook or part of the Uncollected Anthology's Diversity of Dragons issue #31. "Annie Reed is a master short fiction writer."Kristine Kathryn Rusch

The Wizard Behind the Curtain (Uncollected Anthology: Dragons Book 31)

A light-hearted blend of mystery and magic mixed with a healthy dose of holiday charm. INCLUDES A BRAND NEW THANKSGIVING STORY ONLY AVAILABLE IN THIS BOOK. Not all mysteries happen on the holidays, but human precog Dee and her grumpy but gorgeous elf partner Diz certainly have seen their fair share. In this collection by award-winning writer Annie Reed, Diz and Dee track down Santa's missing stand in, the New Year's missing baby momma, and Dee's cousin Harold, who can't stand Easter ever since a budding evil wizard turned him into a six-foot tall white rabbit. They cross paths with Cupid and a scheming leprechaun, and even go looking for a very special Thanksgiving turkey named Simpkins in a brand new Diz and Dee story that's not available elsewhere. Kick back, take a break from the holiday season, and enjoy the adventures of Diz and Dee as they solve mysteries in a series that's been described as Stephanie Plum meets The Dresden Files."One of the best writers I've come across in years. I love these Diz and Dee short stories."  -Kristine Kathryn Rusch, award-winning editor and writer of The Fey series

The Diz & Dee Holiday Mysteries

Cats roam everywhere on the planet. Everywhere. Their breed names often betray their place of origin-or their strange origin story in some now-lost land. This collection honors that feline diversity in odd ways as much as possible. And the strange lands that cats not only originate from, but find themselves in. These cats prowl in a witch's hut, an enchanted shop, post-apocalyptic cities such as Las Vegas and Seattle, as well as across an ancient land where they once ruled as gods. Come settle in for a journey through the kitty-cat cosmos. Includes:"Cat Web" by Meyari McFarland"Burning Bright" by Leigh Saunders"The Poop Thief" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"Cat in a Different Place" by Dean Wesley Smith"A Silly Question" by E. Nesbit"The Witch's Cat" by Manly Wade Wellman"Life, with Cats" by Annie Reed"Night of the Hogtied Alien" by Stefon Mears"Fur Tsunami" by Kent Patterson

The Year of the Cat: A Cat of Strange Lands - The Year of the Cat, #4

In this latest volume of Fiction River, editor Dean Wesley Smith pulls together an eclectic but cohesive group of stories filled with difficult decisions. From a man who must question the line between justice and vengeance to a teenage fixer fighting hypocrisy to a post-apocalyptic survivor's mission to deliver one last message, each of these stories demonstrates extremely hard choices-and some very real consequences. "The Fiction River series is a wonderful mind-expanding read."-Astro GuyzIncluding:"Equal Justice" by Annie Reed"Payback" by Tonya D. Price"Eric the Monkey" by Dan C. Duval"Prospecting" by Ron Collins"Toots" by Michael Kowal"The Devil's Muse" by Laura Ware"Clean and Godly in Denmark" by Diana Deverell"Killshot" by Annie Reed"Four Hundred Yards" by Dale Hartley Emery"A Life with Meaning" by David Stier"Nightmare Scenario" by Chuck Heintzelman"Echo" by Leslie Clare Walker"Haunted" by Jamie Ferguson"Skinwalker" by Valerie Brook"Missiles of October" by Dan C. Duval"Girl with a Mission" by Dayle A. Dermatis"A New Day" by Kendall Heintzelman"They Taught Us Wrong" by M. L. Buchman"Tendrils" by Leigh Saunders"Little Byte and Big Pieces" by Valerie BrookFiction River is an original fiction anthology series. Modeled on successful anthology series of the past, from Orbit to Universe to Pulphouse: The Hardback Magazine, the goal of Fiction River is to provide a forum for "original ground-breaking fiction of all genres." Each Fiction River volume comes in ebook and trade paperback format, published by WMG Publishing, and features some of the best new and established fiction writers in publishing. Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch are award-winning editors, as well as award-winning writers, and act as series editors for the anthologies.

Fiction River: Hard Choices - Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine, #30

Murder, mayhem, and all manner of crimes set during the holiday season give this anthology a bite that serves as a delightful change from the sweetness that often dominates this time of the year. This volume contains an abundance of thieves, a few murderers, a wannabe murderer, and one or two stories in which the crime lurks on the periphery. With a host of unreliable narrators, a few psychopaths, and one acrobat, who could resist?From a search for the perfect Christmas tree that turns deadly to a reformed thief who wrestles with the better angels of his nature when temptation arises during the holidays, these marvelous mysteries prove the perfect distraction for even the stormiest winter evening. Includes:"Christmas Chase" by Tonya D. Price"For The Win" by Stephannie Tallent"Into the Good Night" by Rob Vagle"A Different, Better Red" by Michael Warren Lucas"The Art of Waiting" by Kelly Washington"Christmas in the Ruins" by Mary Jo Rabe"The Magi of St. Michael's" by Annie Reed"Pungent Justice" by Kari Kilgore"Targets of Opportunity" by Stefon Mears"All The Bells and Whistles" by B. A. Paul"Not A Cozy" by Steven Mohan, Jr.

Mysterious Christmas - Holiday Anthology Series, #4

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up fifteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading."-Tangent Online on Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Issue #1Includes:"The Geezer Squad" by Annie Reed"The Dog that Ate Homework" by J Steven York"Battery-operated Boyfriend" by Barbara G. Tarn"Offensive in Every Possible Way" by Robert Jeschonek"Gravity Well" by Kent Patterson"The Sport of Queens: A Lucifer Jones Story" by Mike Resnick"The New Crop" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"The Blind Lagoon Misadventure" O'Neil De Noux"Practice" by Ray Vukcevich"One-Night Stands for Love and Glory" by David H. Hendrickson"Maiden's Dance" by Rebecca Lyons"The True Story of Stanley and Stella" by Johanna Rothman"Death Be Nimble" by James Gotaas"Under The Blood-Red Maple" by Joslyn Chase"Head Case: A Dan Shamble Zombie P. I. Adventure" by Kevin J. Anderson"Minions at Work: Allen Wrenched" by J Steven York

Pulphouse Fiction Magazine: Issue #5 - Pulphouse, #5

Take stories detailing all the nastiest parts of human behavior, from theft to murder to mayhem, throw in some of the "lesser" darkness that humans can provide during the holidays, and assemble them into one volume-welcome to Bloody Christmas. These stories, dark and vicious, form the perfect antidote to the holiday season's sugary sweetness. So, consider this the savory part of the holidays for those whose reading tastes get darker in the darkest part of the year. As Alfred Hitchcock used to say, read these stories with the lights on-and the doors locked, curtains drawn, and protective gear at hand. One never knows what lurks in the darkness. Includes:"Asking For It" by C. H. Hung"Some Folks Just Need Killin'" by Lauryn Christopher"A Crafty Affair" by Bonnie Elizabeth"A Hidden Gift" by Meyari McFarland"The Perfect Gift" by Robert Cutchin"Why Don't You Make Gingerbread?" by Dayle A. Dermatis"A Killer Party" by Annie Reed"Wild Nights and New Roads" by Lisa Silverthorne"Sister Silence Night" by Michael Warren Lucas"Bobo" by Ron Collins"Christmas Dessert" by Juliet Nordeen

Bloody Christmas - Holiday Anthology Series, #1

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up fifteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading."-Tangent Online on Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Issue #1Includes"The Fur Tsunami" by Kent Patterson"Unnatural Law" by J. Steven York"A Cherub by Any Other Name" by Annie Reed"PMS and a Hand Grenade" by Brenda Carre"The Disappearing Neighborhood" by Robert J. McCarter"Hello Brain, It's Me" by Ray Vukcevich"Eye of Newt: A Dan Shamble Zombie P. I. Adventure" by Kevin J. Anderson"Knock on Wood" by Rob Vagle"Featuring Martin and Lewis" by O'Neil De Noux"Double Date" by William Oday"Sleeping with the Devil" by Kelly Washington"Upgrade? Up Yours" by Jerry Oltion"Between" by M. L. Buchman"The Thousandth Atlas" by Robert Jeschonek"The Injustice Collector" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"Minions at Work: Burn Noticed" by J Steven York

Pulphouse Fiction Magazine: Issue #6 - Pulphouse, #6

How far will one woman go to catch a killer?Iris finds her quiet life torn apart after the murder of her identical twin. Ivy's ghost can't rest until her killer's brought to justice, only there's one big problem. The killer's a changeling, a magical creature who can switch appearances like normal people change clothes. Changelings steal identities and take over lives. They pass unnoticed in a city like Moretown Bay. Their very nature lets them commit murder and get away with it. Well, not this time. To help Ivy's ghost find peace, Iris becomes the bait in a deadly game to draw out a killer who can look like anyone. A killer who got a taste of blood and decided he liked it. A killer who won't hesitate to murder the same woman all over again. After all, practice makes perfect."One of the best writers I've come across in years." -Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Fiction River: Hidden in Crime

Iris & Ivy, a Moretown Bay novel

What you see is not what you get. Shapeshifters. Changelings. Were-creatures. Beings who live in the shadows, hiding their true selves from the world. The stories in this collection from award-winning writer Annie Reed will take you down the dark alleys of the night into places where your eyes deceive you and you'll need your wits to survive. Where you'll meet a man desperate to recreate a lost love and another man determined to make a chilling name for himself. Run across a woman who'll do anything to keep her lover safe, or bump into a woman who can't afford to show her true nature to a stranger on a blind date. These stories and more fill the pages of Not What They Seem. Journey down these dark streets. If you dare."One of the best writers I've come across in years."Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Not What They Seem

Humans prove great fodder for fiction. But what about the universe of possibilities offered by the nonhuman protagonist? The eighteen daring humans of Fiction River's latest volume explore just that. From a goblin who must choose whether to risk everything for love to a heroic rat adventuring at sea to sentient underpants (yes, underpants), these nonhuman tales demonstrate why Adventures Fantastic says: "If you haven't checked out Fiction River yet, you should. There's something for everyone."".a great set of unique and fast-paced tales of the imagination!"-Astro Guyz on Fiction River: Recycled PulpTable of Contents"In the Beginnings" by Annie Reed"At His Heels a Stone" by Lee Allred"In the Empire of Underpants" by Robert T. Jeschonek"The Sound of Salvation" by Leslie Claire Walker"Goblin in Love" by Anthea Sharp"Slime and Crime" by Michèle Laframboise"Always Listening" by Louisa Swann"Here I Will Dance" by Stefon Mears"Rats at Sea" by Brenda Carre"Sense and Sentientability" by Lisa Silverthorne"When a Good Fox Goes to War" by Kim May"The Game of Time" by Felicia Fredlund"The Scent of Murder" by Angela Penrose"Still-Waking Sleep" by Dayle A. Dermatis"Inhabiting Sweetie" by Dale Hartley Emery"The Legend of Anlahn" by Eric Kent Edstrom"Sheath Hopes" by Thea Hutcheson"We, The Ocean" by Alexandra Brandt

Fiction River: No Humans Allowed - Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine, #22

Cats display many qualities, from marvelousness and brilliance to affection and exasperation (humans never live up to their expectations.) These stories cover all of that and more. In this latest volume of Fiction River Presents, some of our favorite writers capture the mystique of these fabulous felines with warmth, some magic (goes with cats), insight, and even some suspense. Find out why Adventures Fantastic says: "If you haven't checked out Fiction River yet, you should. There's something for everyone." Includes:"Queen of the Mouse Riders" by Annie Reed"Fur Tsunami" by Kent Patterson"Speechless in Seattle" by Lisa Silverthorne"Cat and Mice" by Jamie McNabb"The Magic Cat of The Hidden Springs Inn and Spa" by Kari Kilgore"The Secret of Catnip" by Stefon Mears"Helmie" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Fiction River Presents: Cats! - Fiction River Presents, #11

From Virginia City in the days of the gold rush to the west of the 1950s, from the Great Depression to the fall of the Berlin Wall, these stories of crimes in days gone by will not only chill your blood but touch your heart. Meet a deputy sheriff investigating a vicious murder at a divorce ranch, an elderly man burdened by a horrible secret, and a widow bent on avenging the death of her husband.  Get to know a courageous boy just trying to help his family survive and a young man dreadfully afraid he buried an innocent man. Settle down with Crimes of Yesteryear, a collection by award-winning mystery writer Annie Reed."One of the best writers I've come across in years. Annie excels at whatever genre of fiction she chooses to write."  -Kristine Kathryn Rusch, award-winning editor and writer of The Retrieval Artist series"The appearance of a new Annie Reed story is a treat. Try one and you'll be hooked." -David H. Hendrickson, award-winning author of "Death in the Serengeti"Annie's writing is magic, seriously." -Robert J. McCarter, author of A Ghost's Memoir series

Crimes of Yesteryear

An office Christmas party turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse for one young lawyer caught in the middle. Martie, a first-year associate with a powerhouse San Francisco law firm, expected to fade into the background at her firm's annual Christmas party. Have a drink, smile and say hello to the right people, and then quietly leave to go back to the mound of paperwork waiting for her at the office. She never expected to become a key player in a game she never signed up for. A game that might cost her more than her fledgling legal career. A game that if she loses, might cost her her life. "One of the best writers I've come across in years."Kristine Kathryn Rusch

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