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Johnny Smith

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Speculative Fiction, Weird Fiction, Slipstream Fiction

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Southerners, Murakami (both of them), Abe Kobo

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April 2010

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I am praying every goddamned day for the space aliens to come and save us from ourselves.

In the meantime, I drink in the various establishments and watering holes of Southeast Queensland and grow tomatoes --big fucking, slushy red ones that gush when you bite into them. On occasion, I write short stories.

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	Vampire 3.06 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	The Bicycle Messenger 2.71 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	The Pyramid 3.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Cap'n John the (Slightly) Fierce (John Smith is NOT Boring! Book 1) by Johnny Smith (Goodreads Author), Laura Ellen Anderson (Illustrator) 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — 6 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
	Spaceman John the (Nearly) Bold (John Smith is NOT Boring!) by Johnny Smith (Goodreads Author) (Artist), Laura Ellen Anderson (Illustrator) 3.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2015 — 4 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
	The Last Drive-In: Wendigo Twin 3.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2010	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
	Zombie 3.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Sheriff John the (Partly) Wild (John Smith is NOT Boring!) by Johnny Smith (Goodreads Author), Laura Ellen Anderson (Illustrator) 3.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2015 — 3 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
	Unlocking Your True Potential: A Practical Guide to Personal Growth and Success for Ambitious Millennials (Unleash Your Potential Book 1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 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 Adventures of Galloping Pals: A Collection of Horse Tales for Young Readers: A Collection of Horse Stories for Kids: Featuring Friendship, Bravery, and Fun it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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

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John Smith is NOT Boring! (4 books)
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