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Tony Burnett

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Tony Burnett is a poet, songwriter, storyteller, and now novelist writing from the sunny climes of Central Texas, more recently considered the gates of Hell. His short fiction and essays have been published in numerous national journals. He is the former President of the Writers’ League of Texas and currently serves as the Executive Director of Kallisto Gaia Press. His homes are in Temple, Texas and Guanacaste, Costa Rica where he resides with his trophy wife of 30+ years and his four canine companions.

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Average rating: 4.31 · 13 ratings · 8 reviews · 7 distinct works

	Southern Gentlemen 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Watermelon Tattoo 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ocotillo Review Volume 6.1 by Tony Burnett (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Frank Scozzari (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Reckless Hope of Scoundrels: selected poems 1985 - 2015 really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Tony Burnett wants to read THE IRREGULAR MIND: A Dark Psychological Serial Killer Thriller Featuring Detective Jack Morrigan (Jack Morrigan Series Book 1) by Ian Lacrow (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Tony Burnett rated a book really liked it Come with Me by Ronald Malfi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Tony Burnett made a comment in the group The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group — Currently reading? Just finished? 2025 topic " Just finished: Come With Me by Ronald Malfi. Well written with a complex plot. Mystery? Love story? Police procedural? Horror? Why YES! IIt tended to b ...more "
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“It's true that writing is a solitary occupation, but you would be surprised at how much companionship a group of imaginary characters can offer once you get to know them.”
― Anne Tyler

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“Love is where you find it. I think it is foolish to go around looking for it, and I think it can be poisonous. I wish that people who are conventionally supposed to love each other would say to each other, when they fight, 'Please — a little less love, and a little more common decency'.”
― Kurt Vonnegut , Slapstick, or Lonesome No More!

tags: decency, humor, love, respect

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