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John M. Bauer

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John M. Bauer spent his youngest years on a farm in the middle of nowhere. His dad was a lawyer for the local tribe and he grew up thinking he would one day raise pigs. After several more moves across countries and continents, he ended up leaving that swine-fueled dream behind and settling into an apartment just outside Paris. The constant shifting of the Earth has left John with a feeling that nowhere is ever truly home.

Adrift on that tiresome sea, he spent years writing for other people and their goals: podcasts, blogs, marketing copy, press releases, and other nightly noise. Disillusioned, overexposed, and anxiety-ridden, he began seeking refuge from the emotional tithe. In words and stories, solid ground finally began to form.

John now c
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Besnowed

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Maneus

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Audio Drama

Hey! Are you listening or have you heard?

The sound of a memory can ring loud, but the way it meets our ears often depends on the mood, the crowd, and most importantly the reflection of its forgotten shadows.

In my exploration of my own invented world, I realized I haven’t shared one of the first iterations of the corner store where cheap cups of coffee rest between strangers and friends. That oddne

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Claustrophobic Psychological Thriller

Requited is a sobering and often satirical look into a possible trajectory for the future of the US. Kimberlee does a great job of laying atmosphere without it feeling overbearing. Although the strangeness can be
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Rhean by John M. Bauer
"Rhean is the incredible prequel to Maneus. This story follows the greater being 'Rhean' and her journey to discover herself and join the battle of good and evil. Along the way she meets friends and foes. The world, it's characters, and gods, are all " Read more of this review »
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"A philosophical approach to fantasy

On my YouTube channel, I exclusively review self-published and indie fantasy books. This book had a unique premise and prose, but I had a harder time resonating with the characters. That's a big part of why this boo" Read more of this review »
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“I can remember Grandma telling stories about little nest makers leaving wards in the wid. The details would shift and change as she got older, but it always involved Saint Vinson's crystal spider and a wandering soul haunted by nightmares.”
John Michael Bauer, Besnowed

“I can remember Grandma telling stories about little nest makers leaving wards in the wild. The details would shift and change as she got older, but it always involved Saint Vinson's crystal spider and a wandering soul haunted by nightmares.”
John Michael Bauer, Besnowed

“I can remember Grandma telling stories about little nest makers leaving wards in the wid. The details would shift and change as she got older, but it always involved Saint Vinson's crystal spider and a wandering soul haunted by nightmares.”
John Michael Bauer, Besnowed

“I can remember Grandma telling stories about little nest makers leaving wards in the wild. The details would shift and change as she got older, but it always involved Saint Vinson's crystal spider and a wandering soul haunted by nightmares.”
John Michael Bauer, Besnowed

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