Welcome to Mirth and Menace
Hello, I’m Eric Montgomery, poet and storyteller. I invite you to explore my writing world, where fantasy and reality blend in unexpected ways. As a writer of poetry and short fiction, I aim to capture the complexities of the human experience – with all its quirks, contradictions, and sometimes, unsettling surprises. Mirth and Menace embodies the dual essence of my writing, reflecting the balance between light and dark, joy and introspection. As an author, I strive to explore both the uplifting and the unsettling in my stories and poems.
I’ve made several poems and stories available to read for free here on this site, so you can get a sense of my writing style. From the whimsical to the eerie, these pieces showcase my love of language and my passion for storytelling.
Feel free to explore, and if you’re curious about more, I’ve got some exciting news: soon, you’ll be able to purchase my eBooks directly from this site and other online retailers (e.g., Amazon).
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