Tag Archives: fiction

2026/1: Words, words, words.

Posted on January 15, 2026 by mgbauer

For my first post of 2026 I thought I’d have a look back on how I did in my ’25 in 25′ Reading Challenge. I’m pleased to say that I reached and passed my target by reading … wait for … Continue reading →

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2025-17: Just a (sometimes controversial) Dog

Posted on December 17, 2025 by mgbauer

It might come as surprise to some people but this little book about the Ingram family and their dog called Mr Mosely is probably my most controversial. Not that it hasn’t been popular. On Goodreads for example where it’s had … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged book reviews, book-review, books, Don't Call Me Ishmael, fiction, Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel, Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs, Ishmael series, Ishmael Trilogy, Just a Dog, New editions, Writing | 5 Comments

2025-16: The Running Men

Posted on November 17, 2025 by mgbauer

In 1982 a dystopian thriller novel titled The Running Man was published. It was written by Richard Bachman. He’s better known as Stephen King. In 2004 a Young Adult novel also called The Running Man was published. It was written … Continue reading →

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2024 Week 19: Question and (ridiculous) Answer session.

Posted on May 14, 2024 by mgbauer

Over the 20 years (Yikes!) since my first book The Running Man was published I’ve answered quite a lot of interview questions about my stories and writing and about myself. So I thought I’d look back and just pick out … Continue reading →