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About kingmidget

About the name. I was the youngest of four. Until I got to kindergarten, I didn't have much to say. All I had to do to get what I wanted was to point, and a sibling, or loving parent, would fulfill my request. As a result, my father coined the nickname -- King Midget. At least that's the way the story goes. I am a father, husband, friend, and lover, writer, runner, pizza maker, baker, and many other things. What I am not is my occupation. It is my job that pays the bills and provides for my family. But, it does not define me.

The Story Behind The Irrepairable Past

Posted on December 5, 2025 by kingmidget

First of all, yes, I intentionally spelled the word wrong. Why? Because irreparable (and the way it is pronounced) just doesn’t convey the sense I wanted in this story. If you read this story, you’ll find that explanation towards the … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind The Dime

Posted on November 14, 2025 by kingmidget

Around 15 years ago, we had a family vacation visiting the East Coast. We spent a few days in Washington, D.C., and a few days in New York City. A day at Gettysburg (not near enough time), and a few … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind The Basement

Posted on October 29, 2025 by kingmidget

Much like with The Jump, as I started thinking about this post, I couldn’t remember the origin of The Basement. Where the idea came from or how it got started. So, I decided to do the same thing I did … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind The Jump

Posted on October 22, 2025 by kingmidget

Here goes with a series of posts that goes behind the scenes of the books I’ve published. Starting with the last first, I’ll write an occasional post about each book until I’ve got through all six … or is it … Continue reading →

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New Release Eve

Posted on August 31, 2025 by kingmidget

It’s like New Year’s Eve, but for writers. Tomorrow, the e-book for The Jump will go live and be available for purchase. Amazon should switch on tomorrow as well. I learned that Amazon does not make ebooks available for pre-order … Continue reading →

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The Jump is Getting Closer

Posted on July 18, 2025 by kingmidget

My absurdist, dystopian novella about an America gone awry will be out September 1, 2025 (ebook) and September 15, 2025 (paperback). You can pre-order the e-book now at these locations. Amazon does not yet have it available, but have no … Continue reading →

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Finishing The Jump

Posted on June 29, 2025 by kingmidget

As I posted a couple of weeks ago, I finally finished The Jump. I sent it to two beta readers who are both writers. They each offered me different feedback. One loved it. The other did not, particularly the ending. … Continue reading →

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Things Are Happening

Posted on June 10, 2025 by kingmidget

After ten years, I’ve finally finished The Jump. I started this a few months before Trump announced he was running for President way back in 2015. The story is about a President who declares martial law, becomes a dictator complete … Continue reading →

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The Girl with Flyaway Hair

Posted on April 9, 2025 by kingmidget

Another 100 word story… The sound of a train brought me back to a moment. West of the Rockies where they say the streets are paved with gold. It wasn’t gold I found there in that rare moment as a … Continue reading →

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When Chapters Fail

Posted on March 30, 2025 by kingmidget

In between photography and writing 100 word stories (and all sorts of other life things), I’m still working on longer pieces. Ten years ago, I started something I called The Jump. Ten years later, I’m still working on it. As … Continue reading →

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