Welcome to Mirth and Menace!
"Writing for me isn’t just about stringing words together; it's a full-blown therapy session. Who needs a couch when you've got a pen?"
Born from a desire to transcend traditional publishing barriers, "Mirth and Menace" is my dream realized in digital form—a space where my stories and poems are freely offered to you, the reader. It's here that whimsy intertwines with the eerie, and even the darkest dreams find a voice.
What’s the Cost?
Welcome to "Mirth and Menace," where you can dive deep into my world of poetry and short stories at no cost. My creative explorations are boundless, and I'm thrilled to share them with you without any fees.
While you can enjoy the majority of my work for free, including the initial chapters of longer stories, complete versions of these extended tales will available for purchase as eBooks or paperbacks. This approach allows me to continue creating and sharing freely, while also offering you the chance to dive deeper into the stories you love.
Here's how you can support "Mirth and Menace" in return:
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Your engagement not only supports my work but also helps to build a thriving community around "Mirth and Menace." Together, we can keep the adventure going, exploring new narratives where every word opens a path to extraordinary realms.
Explore, enjoy, and become an integral part of "Mirth and Menace." Your journey through my tales is just beginning.
Peek beyond the veil of "Mirth and Menace" and you'll find me, Eric Montgomery, the architect of this realm where reality bends and words weave new worlds. Think of me not as a distant author, but as a fellow traveler on this journey of exploration and expression. My writing serves as a conduit for the whirlwind of thoughts and fantasies that reside within, offering a therapeutic escape not just for myself, but, I hope, for you as well.
With a heart anchored in the realms of the whimsical and the eerie, and a spirit that finds solace in the rhythm of prose and poetry, I craft each piece with the intent to touch, terrify, and tantalize. "Mirth and Menace" is more than a blog; it's a piece of my soul laid bare, inviting you to delve into the depths of imagination alongside me.
For those curious to explore further, my digital footprint extends beyond this blog. Discover more about my journey, other projects, and ways to connect at my links page: https://links.mrericmontgomery.com/.
Here, you'll find gateways to the various corners of my online universe, each offering a different facet of my creative endeavors.
So, as you wander through this landscape of light and shadow, know that you're not just traversing a collection of tales and poems, but you're also journeying through the inner workings of a mind enamored with the power of storytelling.
Welcome to "Mirth and Menace." Your journey begins now.