Published in 2023, this short story collection features eighteen previously published stories and an original story written just for this collection.
From an Amazon review: “It’s not the first time I’ve purchased a book based on its killer cover, but it is one of the few times that the contents so far exceeded the cover’s promise. The Ugly Mug is authored by a consistently good writer with a consistently fresh, at times bizarre, perspective. Though that might have been obvious, since all but one or two of the stories were previously vetted and selected for noted publications.”
The audio version comprises numerous talented voice actors, including several narrated by the author.
One reviewer writes: “The narrators, along with the slightly creepy music between stories add to the overall vibe. The stories are akin to The Twilight Zone—sometimes, not always scary, but invariably with something just a bit off (in the best way) that makes the reader wonder what will happen next.”
