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Richard R. Brown's Books & Stories
Meet Richard R. Brown
Richard R. Brown is an author of speculative fiction. His stories tell of loss and pain through memorable characters. His website serves as a hub for sharing his literary journey, providing insights into his work and an opportunity for fans to find his work and books online.
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There's room for all in my world. Maybe because so many inhabitants of it keep getting killed off. Regardless, I'm glad you're here!
Not everything I tell you happens in Wren Lake, but it does tend to pop up here and there. Blind people and Guide Dogs tend to feature in my stories, as well. In real life, visually impaired people only make up about 3% of the population. In my writing, the percentage may be quite a bit higher. That's okay. They're usually pretty cool people. I urge you to get to know one. Speaking for myself, here... just be aware that I'm constantly trying to orient myself, so being friendly isn't always my top priority. I apologize. I just don't like being lost.
I will not always write about service dogs leading blind folks in a small town in the Pacific NW, I assure you. But don't be surprised if you encounter one - or many - in my first book of short stories. Hey! What a great time for a plug! Holes In The Somewhere is currently available! Just click the button below to order your copy.
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Praise for Holes In The Somewhere
Recently, I received in the mail a courtesy copy of Richard R. Brown’s new book, Holes in the Somewhere ©2026 from Lightning Source LLC. This was not unexpected, as Richard had said he was working on a book, but the final product was handsome, indeed. With a cover design by Ann Weinstock and 14 great stories, this is a treasure that will have a permanent spot on my bookshelves. As a hobby publisher, I have had contributing writers take their skills all the way to the New York Times Best Seller list and it looks like I may have that thrill and privilege again.Richard has been a contributor at Black Petals since 2020 and we’re always glad to see his byline because his stuff is usually right up our alley. At BP, we like the strange stories and the creepier the better. From a crumbling trackside shack with strange properties in the title story, “A Hole in the Somewhere,” to “Bells in the Woods,” one of my personal favorites, I guarantee there is a “gotcha” story in here for just about anybody, and if you don’t find at least one that bothers you just as you’re about to fall asleep, you’re made of sterner stuff than I am. You can have this fine work on Kindle from Amazon for $4.99, or you can get a handsome copy like mine for $11.99. You should add this one to your collection. Kenny Crist Editor Black Petals Horror Science Fiction Magazine www.blackpetalsmagazine.com