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I had my poem "Windchimes" published by Altered Reality. You can find out more details about it below, including where to read. it Have an awesome day!

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/read-my-poem-windchimes-published-on-altered-reality/

Read my Poem “Windchimes” Published on Altered Reality Magazine

Hello! Recently I was lucky enough to have my poem “Windchimes” published by Altered Reality last week. This was one of the first horror poems I had written after a long absence from po…

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Patrick W. Marsh 2d ago

Happy Monday! Again, new entries every week from my apocalyptic horror series the Greenland Diaries. Enjoy the monsters. They're everything to the story in so many ways.

#writing #reading #fiction #books #horror #apocalyptic #journal #monsters #novels

https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/the-greenland-diaries-day-56/

The Greenland Diaries: Day 56

Today, Snowy and I left our neighborhood. We walked past Rainbow Foods and onto the sidewalks near the lake. A brown sign, completely crisscrossed with vines, had the name “Crystal Lake.” I’m glad …

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Patrick W. Marsh 5d ago

I'm sorry for this one. I'm just sorry. Don't hate me. This is tough.

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/beware-the-ills-part-41/

Beware the Ills: Part 41

There is something cold in my mouth. It tastes gritty and bland. It’s dirt. I move my mouth slowly and carefully. That’s all I can do right now. My throat stings and bites me. Something heavy…

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Patrick W. Marsh Apr 29

Big update about my recent publications, new book out in the summer, and other various ramblings. Thank you for continuing to support my voice and work. Details in the post:

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/writing-update-4-29-26/

Writing Update 4/29/26

Back. I’m not just some mindless story promoting, blog posting bot from the depths of some tungsten hades. I’m still here, lurking in the shadows like some sort of specter in a two-stor…

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Patrick W. Marsh Apr 27

I finally talk about the dog. I'm sure you've all been thinking about it. I know I have. Thank you for reading my work.

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/the-greenland-diaries-day-55/

The Greenland Diaries: Day 55

More drumming, more clouds of pollen waiting outside the shed door every morning when I rattle it open to the daylight. The sun always blinds me, throwing orange blobs on the outside of my vision. …

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Patrick W. Marsh Apr 24

The conclusion of this battle scene. So much more to come. Just scratching the surface of the Cursed Island.

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/beware-the-ills-part-40/

Beware the Ills: Part 40

The howling stretches animal-like and wild. The axe guides her, hammering ice as she runs. Her strength brews water clouds. I follow her spring from the riverbank towards me. Someone else screams. …

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Patrick W. Marsh Apr 22

I incorporated a story about Bob Ross and apocalyptic nightmares from my book series. Enjoy. Free to read. More details about the series in the post. Thanks.

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/from-the-greenland-diaries-happy-little-trees/

From the Greenland Diaries: Happy Little Trees

“I really didn’t think I’d be using it for this,” Debbie mumbled to a few squirrels crossing the trees to her right. “This is not what I had in mind. Not at all. I guess none of us did, did we? Who…

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Patrick W. Marsh Apr 20

So much of this story is about isolation and what we do when we're along and in danger. It is hard removing characters from the narrative, even if it is just temporary.

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/the-greenland-diaries-day-54/

The Greenland Diaries: Day 54

Last night was another stale and stifling darkness in my hiding spot. The Drum boomed like always. I wonder if the plants make the sound. Some sort of leaf-skinned snare drum. Something has to be d…

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Patrick W. Marsh Apr 18

First book event of the year! Super excited to be selling books at the Curious Cross for their book fair. Plus, food, booze, games, and other geeky delights. Hope to see you there! Details below:

#bookevents #writing #books #amwriting #bookfair #amreading #reading #curiouscrow #writing #booksale

https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/visit-me-selling-books-at-the-curious-crow/

Visit me selling books at the Curious Crow

Hey all! I’m excited to announce that tomorrow (April 19th) will be my first book event of 2026. I will be selling my books and doing a short reading at the Curious Crow in Lexington Minnesot…

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Patrick W. Marsh Apr 17

This major battle scene will be coming to a close next week. Loved writing this one. I enjoy a long and stretched out fight scene. Enjoy.

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/04/17/beware-the-ills-part-39/

Beware the Ills: Part 39

I leap in close to him and spin my sword around narrowly. He’s too close to pull his spear point around to counter it. He blocks my quick slashes with the handle of his spear. I kick him in the che…

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