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Long overdue updated cover for ‘Viking Vermin’
I never liked the original cover for one of my earliest Father Declan stories, “The Viking Vermin of Dunmore Cave.” Today, as a way of procrastinating from writing my next story, I decided to redesign the cover. What do you think? The Viking Vermin of Dunmore Cave When an unconventional Irish priest accidentally triggers a…
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NEW STORY: Battling Brothers Need a Keeper! Father Declan to the rescue
Father Declan #14 is now available! The Curse of Ballysaggartmore Battling Brothers need a keeper! Mirth and mayhem ensue when an unconventional Irish priest is recruited by two guardian angels to rescue a pair of ghosts who are cursed to endlessly spar on an ancestral ruin. Set in Ireland, the Fr. Declan Supernatural Mysteries are…
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A new Father Declan story!
The Fairy Queen of Killaloe Never Bargain With a Banshee! An unconventional Irish priest must defend a philandering fiancé from a judgment of doom pronounced by an enraged fairy queen. Featuring guest appearances by Saint Flannán and Aoibheal, the dread banshee guardian of the O’Brien clan. The Father Declan Supernatural Mysteries are a series of…
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‘My Father’s House’ receives a public reading Aug. 7
From One Night Stand Theater Company: Patrick Dorn’s story MY FATHER’S HOUSE is one of seven pieces in our upcoming show, “Parents Night” (August 7, 7:30pm, Vintage Theatre). Tickets $10. Get yours at https://www.onenightstandtheater.org/ CLICK HERE for a link to the story, in case you’re interested in reading it (only 99 cents!).
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Another Collection for Father Declan — Ghostly Miracles
Now available! Father Declan’s Ghostly Miracles, Vol. 1 An Irish Franciscan priest with the spiritual gift of Insight and the heavenly assistance of popular saints pursues his ministry of helping the haunted and releasing earthbound spirits. In these six long-form short stories previously published individually, Father Declan helps a jolly jester battle a rampaging wraith…
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Father Declan’s got a collection! “Uncanny Creatures, Vol. 1” is now available on all e-book and paperback platforms
Father Declan’s Uncanny Creatures, Vol. 1 Franciscan Father Declan O’Shea, with his spiritual gift of Insight, has encountered a variety of supernatural beings. His ministry of reconciliation and setting captives free most often involves releasing earthbound spirits. But sometimes, the Irish friar finds himself assisting souls of an entirely different sort. In these six long-form…
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In case you’re missing funny Christmas stories right about now…
The Wexford Christmas Imps A gifted Irish priest engages in silly spiritual warfare with a swarm of mischievous imps that are turning an obnoxiously inclusive Anglican church’s Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve service into mirthful mayhem and playful pandemonium. CLICK HERE for the digital version (all platforms), just 99 cents! CLICK HERE for the paperback…
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My Christmas Pageant play is now available…just in time for churches not being able to do pageants
The Greatest Prequel Ever Told If you’ve got a “seen one, seen them all” mindset when it comes to Christmas pageants, you’ll be surprised and delighted by this upbeat performance. A handful of adults, teens and/or capable elementary-aged kids may carry the show’s larger lines while countless toddlers and preschoolers may play dancing angels, gamboling…
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A new Weird Western horror tale
The Gold Hill Ghoul A broke and broken gold miner digging a grave for wages witnesses a shocking desecration by a mysterious bloated figure in a black frock coat. Will he survive his encounter with the Gold Hill Ghoul? This standalone weird western horror story takes place in Gold Hill, Colorado, 1864. Rated PG-13 for…
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A new comedy sketch…
The Blue Priest Asthmatic and prolific composer Antonio “The Red Priest” Vivaldi is smothered by the affections and attentions of an adoring soprano and a crusty caregiver in this short but broad comedy sketch. This easy-to-stage skit, with plum roles for two women and one man, is sprinkled with biographical factoids, but is otherwise totally…
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A “mistaken identity” one-act comedy of biblical proportions.
I just published one of my newest religious one-act comedies on ALL e-book platforms (paperback version is in the works). “The Seven Year Switch” is about the “morning after,” when the biblical Jacob awakens in his marriage bed expecting to find Rachel but discovers his beloved’s father has pulled a fast one. No wilting damsel…
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Puppy love with a twist
I’ve just published a short sketch I wrote a few years ago. It was performed by One Night Stand Theatre in Denver and is one of the funniest (in my opinion) pieces I’ve ever written. The 10-minute play is only $1.99 and purchase includes performance royalties/production rights for one year. But if you want to…
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A leprechaun story for April Fool’s Day?
It’s NOT a prank! My newest urban fantasy short story The Carlingford Leprechaun just launched and is NOW AVAILABLE on all digital platforms, as well as KDP paperback. CLICK HERE for links. CLICK HERE for paperback. Moments before families and tourists in the attractive medieval seaside village of Carlingford Town head to the hills for…