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Michael Merriam is the award-winning author of the Weird West and Steampunk series Sixguns & Sorcery. Michael’s work has appeared with Flame Tree Publishing, Queen of Swords Press, and Uncanny Magazine, among others. He has published fourteen novels, novellas, and collections, as well as over 100 short stories and poems. He is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter, and his scripts have been produced for stage and radio. Like most artists, he has worked various odd jobs over the years, including short-order cook, late-night radio disc jockey, and manager of a puppet troupe. He lives in Minneapolis, MN, with his wife, housemate, a fluffy cat, and an elderly dog. Visit his website at www.michaelmerriam.com ...more

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Noted author Tyler Tork has accused you of thespianism and spells of neoerotic automatic writing. How does this relate to your newest cat, or is pet ownership a completely separate issue?
Michael Merriam I freely and proudly fly my thespian flag high and feel no shame about my choices. The same cannot always be said for the various directors who have w…moreI freely and proudly fly my thespian flag high and feel no shame about my choices. The same cannot always be said for the various directors who have worked with me over the years.

I think you might have meant neurotic writer. I can only blame the thespianism for contributing to this, though many a famous and obscure author have been neurotic.And possibly neoerotic. Possibly. But I try not to think too much about that after the whole Denver fiasco.

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Last Car to Annwn Station
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Bradley I hope you are having a good day! =) Btw, I was born in Minnesota. =) hehehe Lake City to be exact. =)

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