Other Times and Places
Tales of the Fantastic
What do a thief, wizards, a platypus, ghosts, soft drink salesmen, God, the devil, and a spaceman all have in common? Together they will make you laugh, think, sleep better, open your mind, spark your imagination, and quite possibly improve your complexion* as Joe Mahoney brings them all vividly to life in this humorous and thoughtful collection of seven tales of the fantastic. *Individual results may vary
Step into a world where the boundaries of reality, morality, and imagination are deliciously blurred. Other Times and Places is a dazzling collection of eight stories that traverse sword-and-sorcery adventure, whimsical fantasy, razor-sharp satire, and philosophical drama.
Meet thieves haunted by conscience, wizards who rediscover magic through a child’s eyes, and corporate overlords who can rewrite your desires with a single sip.
From cosmic debates between God and Lucifer to astronauts battling the voices within, each tale is laced with wit, irony, and a deep curiosity about what makes us human.
Whether you crave the thrill of a perilous quest, the laughter of a well-aimed jab at modern life, or the quiet ache of existential longing, Other Times and Places invites you to see the world anew. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction who savor stories that surprise, provoke, and linger long after the final page.
Open the door to the unexpected—your next favorite story awaits.
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About the Author:
Joe Mahoney is an author/publisher/broadcaster, recently retired from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where, for over more than three decades, he worked in several roles including recording engineer, producer, and several operational management roles.
He currently runs Donovan Street Press Inc., an indie press based in Riverview, New Brunswick.
Joe is the author of the SF novel A Time and a Place, the memoir Adventures in the Radio Trade, and the short story collection Other Times and Places, all available from Donovan Street Press Inc.
He's written and produced several radio shows on science fiction for CBC Radio, and has worked as a story editor on multiple radio, television and film projects including CBC Radio's Steve the First and Steve the Second, both seasons of Canadia: 2056, Canadian author and filmmaker Susan Rodger's feature film Still the Water, and more (see complete bibliography below).
Joe is co-host of the podcast Re-Creative with Mark A. Rayner, a podcast about art and creativity.
METADATA
Other Times and Places: Tales of the Fantastic
ISBN Print: 9780359868520
eBook: 9780359841820
Publisher/Distributor Donovan Street Press Inc.
Publication Date 2019
Book Length 126 pages
Word Count 21,029 words
Themes and Story Elements:
Moral ambiguity and the complexity of good and evil
The power and limitations of perception
Satire of modern institutions and existential absurdity
Reluctant hero
Satirical bureaucracy
The mentor in disguise
Deal witih the devil
Ironic twist ending
Donovan Street Press Inc. 2021 Canada