Get Stuffed Review
Here is a review I received today, just wanted to share as it is nice to receive them.
"I read Get Stuffed: An Anthology of Badly Behaved Teddy Bear Tales, and it truly stood out. What immediately caught my attention was the fearless absurdity of it, the way something so traditionally comforting teddy bears! It is turned into something feral, hilarious, and unsettling. The tonal range across the stories, horror, comedy, satire, even moments of unexpected tenderness, is impressive, and the sheer imagination behind scenes like the Wall Street infiltration and the Scottish teddy cult genuinely stayed with me. It’s rare to find a collection that feels both unhinged and carefully crafted, but this one does."
Thanks to the reviewer who sent this along. It was nice to hear!
"I read Get Stuffed: An Anthology of Badly Behaved Teddy Bear Tales, and it truly stood out. What immediately caught my attention was the fearless absurdity of it, the way something so traditionally comforting teddy bears! It is turned into something feral, hilarious, and unsettling. The tonal range across the stories, horror, comedy, satire, even moments of unexpected tenderness, is impressive, and the sheer imagination behind scenes like the Wall Street infiltration and the Scottish teddy cult genuinely stayed with me. It’s rare to find a collection that feels both unhinged and carefully crafted, but this one does."
Thanks to the reviewer who sent this along. It was nice to hear!
Published on January 25, 2026 13:54
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My first book was never part of a grand plan. There was no lifelong dream, no carefully plotted author origin story. It began, as many questionable life decisions do, in a bar in Toronto.
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I stumbled in My first book was never part of a grand plan. There was no lifelong dream, no carefully plotted author origin story. It began, as many questionable life decisions do, in a bar in Toronto.
I stumbled into a reading by Lola Faust for Triceratops and Bottoms and laughed so hard I nearly lost control of my bladder. What followed was a classic deep dive.
Before long, I was planning a full-blown dino erotica–themed movie night. Commitment matters and I should be committed!
So, in a moment of “this seems reasonable,” I decided to write my own piece of dino erotica for my friends. Just as a joke. A parting gift at the end of movie night. Boy was I wrong!
That ridiculous little book introduced me to an author community. It led me to my good friend and writing partner, Rob Bon. Most importantly, it gave me the confidence to try again.
...more
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