Robert Allen Lupton is retired and lives in New Mexico where he was a commercial hot air balloon pilot. Robert runs and writes every day, but not necessarily in that order. More than 200 of his short stories have been published in various print anthologies and online magazines.

His novel, "Foxborn," was published in April 2017 and the sequel, "Dragonborn," a year later. His novel, “Dejanna of the Double Star” was published in December 2020. Several of his previously published short stories of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, humor, and horror have been published in five collections, “Running Into Trouble,” ”Through a Wine Glass Darkly.” “Strong Spirts,” “Hello Darkness,” and “Visions Softly Creeping."

He has edited and published two anthologies, "Feral: It Takes A Forest To Raise A Child,” and “Are You A Robot?” His third anthology, “Witch Wizard Warlock,” is scheduled to be published in September 2023.

Over 1800 drabbles, short stories exactly 100 words long, and several articles are available to read at: https://www.erbzine.com/lupton/

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Rosalind Barden's zany, cozy noir mystery novel set in 1930s Depression-era Los Angeles, SPARKY OF BUNKER HILL AND THE COLD KID CASE, is a Firebird Book Award 1st Place Cozy Mystery Winner, Literary Titan Gold Medal Book Award Winner, Author Academy Top 10 Mystery Winner, and Critters Readers Poll Top 10 Finisher for both Best Mystery and Best Young Adult Books. Over thirty of Rosalind Barden's short stories have appeared in print anthologies and webzines, such as the U.K.'s acclaimed WHISPERS OF WICKEDNESS. Mystery and Horror LLC has selected her stories for multiple print anthologies, including FAPA President's Book Award Silver Medalist HISTORY AND MYSTERY OH MY! She is a regular contributor to the STRANGELY FUNNY anthology series. Ellen Datlow selected her short story LION FRIEND as a Best Horror of the Year Honorable Mention after it appeared in CERN ZOO, a British Fantasy Society nominee for best anthology, part of DF Lewis' award winning NEMONYMOUS anthology series. TV MONSTER is her print children's book that she wrote and illustrated. In addition, her scripts, novel manuscripts and short fiction have placed in numerous competitions, including the Writers Digest Screenplay Competition and the Shriekfast Film Festival. She writes in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Guy Viau.

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