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Richard Long's debut novel, The Book of Paul, is a dark, thrilling, and psychologically rich supernatural horror/thriller that blends mythology, science and mystery into a page-turning addiction.

He lives in Manhattan with his wife, two amazing children and their wicked black cat, Merlin.

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Praise for THE BOOK OF PAUL:

"Long's prose is deft and clear, transporting the reader from one character's psyche to the next...this tale is a compelling one. A psychological thriller for readers who are bored with run-of-the-mill horror...Those who embrace the genre will eagerly anticipate a second installment in the series." - Kirkus Reviews

"Intelligent, self-aware, and often amusing...hitting all the markers for sadistic, salacious
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Trick or…WTF???

Still haven’t settled on the perfect costume for your kids this year? In the interest of good parenting, here are some helpful suggestions on what to definitely avoid, what to probably avoid, and even a few that are just “too darn cute”!


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Must to avoid in airports, New York City,
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“Rose and Carlos twisted together like chicken fight partners in knee-deep guacamole,”
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“Sometimes I think evil is just loneliness with nowhere else to go.”
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message 12: by Richard

Richard Lisavbr wrote: "Voted! You're in some awesome company, and now up to 61! :-D"

Thanks so much!


message 11: by Lisavbr

Lisavbr Voted! You're in some awesome company, and now up to 61! :-D


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Richard Sue wrote: "Currently reading The Book of Paul.

Amazing from the first chapter !!"


You're not gonna believe this, but I just saw this message now. Oh well, better late than never! How did you like the second chapter? ;)

Hope you're having a happy Halloween :)


Richard Felicity wrote: "Thanks for the friend invite Richard!"

You're not gonna believe this, but I just saw this message now. Oh well, better late than never! Hope you're having a happy Halloween :)


Richard Carole wrote: "Hi Richard,
Nice to know you
thanks for befriending me"


You're not gonna believe this, but I just saw this message now. Oh well, better late than never! Hope you're having a happy Halloween :)


Richard Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

You're not gonna believe this, but I just saw this message now. Oh well, better late than never! Hope you're having a happy Halloween :)


Richard Dana wrote: "Thanks for the friendship, Richard. Happy writing and Happy Halloween!"
Thanks Dana, you too!


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Dana Davis Thanks for the friendship, Richard. Happy writing and Happy Halloween!


Carole Gill Hi Richard,
Nice to know you
thanks for befriending me


Felicity Brandon Thanks for the friend invite Richard!


message 2: by Sue

Sue Currently reading The Book of Paul.

Amazing from the first chapter !!


Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


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