Author | Editor
An author and editor who challenges assumptions of empathy and compassion.
Author | Editor
An author and editor who challenges assumptions of empathy and compassion.
Overview
Overview
Pete is the author of several short stories, essays, and a novella. He is currently working on a novel.
At Running Wild Press, he has edited nine novels, thirteen novellas, and a collection of short stories. He became an acquisitions editor for Running Wild Press in June 2021.
Published Works
Hole in the Fabric p. 56| Short Story | Blue Mountain Review
30 Seconds | Novella | Running Wild Press Novella
Anthology
What Happened on June 21, 2018 | Essay | Essay Daily
Just Get What You Need | Short Story | Fourth & Sycamore
Reflection on December 13, 2007 | Essay | Past Ten
Edited Works
(step)sisters by Curtis Smith (TBD)
Brooke by Sarah Maxine Fisher (TBD)
Bella Vista by Adam Strong (TBD)
This Then Is What Counts | by HJ Brennan | (Winter, 2024)
The Lost and the Blind | Novel | by Curtis Smith (Spring, 2023)
Delivery | Novel | by Tomas Baiza (Winter 2023)
Running Wild Press Novella Anthology Volume 5
· Crevices of Frost, Gabrielle Rupert
· Underwater Eyes, Brian Katz
· Beyond the Door of Darkness, James Cunningham
· Soap, Katrin Gibb
· Ballerina Swan Lake Mobile Homes Country Club Motel, Sarah Russell
· Other People’s Children, Riva Riley
Take Me With You | Novel | by Vanessa Carlisle
Running Wild Press Novella Anthology Volume 4
· Allure, Ed Burke
· Eternal Spring, Cora Tate
· Hearts in the Dark, Christopher Woods
· Please Listen Carefully as Our Menu Options Have Changed, Eric Aldrich
· Shangri-La, Mark Williams
· Shipped Off, Gordon Blitz
· Witch Girl and the Wobbly, Michael Cooney
The Magpie's Return | Novel | by Curtis Smith (Kirkus Review Book of July 2020, starred Kirkus review, 2020 Book of the Year nominee)
Turing's Graveyard | Short Story Collection | by Terence Hawkins - starred Kirkus review, 2020 Book of the Year nominee)
Education and Training
Vermont College of Fine Arts | Master of Fine Arts
University of Chicago Graham School | Creative Writing Certificate
Northern Illinois University | Bachelor of Arts
Author Interview
Author HJ Brennan speaks for Running Wild Press Founder and Executive Editor Lisa Diane Kastner about his recently published books: This Then Is What Counts
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