The Devil Will Come
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Jeanne Cavelos, director of the Odyssey Writing Workshop, taught me a great deal about the mechanics of prose fiction. Even now, when I write myself into a corner, she’s there to help me find the way out.
Lilith Saintcrow, one of the best storytellers in the business, offered me feedback, friendship, and an introduction to Miriam Kriss, who became my agent.
Miriam Kriss, star of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency, has always believed in me— sometimes, more than I did.
Linda Kingston entered my life two years ago and has improved it considerably. She has become adept at dealing with both writing-induced neuroses and deadline-induced panic. She sustains my soul.
Terry Bear has been my constant companion and nutritional consultant for many years. In return, I’ve given him walk-on roles in most of my novels— kind of like Hitchcock, but he’s smaller and arguably better-natured.
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Publishing Credits
“Advocatus Diaboli” appeared in Dark Discoveries magazine. © 2006 by Justin Gustainis
“Again the Burning Times” appeared in the anthology New Century Voices, Vol. III. © 2002 by Justin Gustainis
“Bargain” appeared in Futures Mysterious Anthology magazine. © 2002 by Justin Gustainis
“Blood Moon Rising” appeared in Surreal magazine. © 2005 by Justin Gustainis
“Bounty” appeared in the anthology Darkness Rising 2003. © 2003 by Justin Gustainis
“Bump in the Night” appeared in the anthology Eldritch Inquests. © 2015 by Justin Gustainis
“Courtesy Call” appeared in Thuglit e-zine. © 2006 by Justin Gustainis
“damnation.com” appeared in the anthology Shadow Regions. © 2006 by Justin Gustainis
“Deal Breaker” appeared in the anthology Those Who Fight Monsters. © 2011 by Justin Gustainis
“Good Egg” appeared on the Dark Faerie Tales website. © 2013 by Justin Gustainis
“Huff/Puff” (under the title “Big, Bad Wolf”) appeared on the “Tynga’s Reviews” website. © 2011 by Justin Gustainis
“Janus” appeared in Bête Noir magazine. © 2011 by Justin Gustainis
“Last Rights” appeared in Inhuman magazine. © 2014 by Justin Gustainis
“Let Us Prey” (in prose form) appeared in the anthology Time for Bedlam. © 2005 by Justin Gustainis
“Meat Wagon” appeared in Inhuman magazine. © 2009 by Justin Gustainis
“Reunion” appeared in the anthology Fedora II: More Private Eyes and Tough Guys. © 2003 by Justin Gustainis
“The Predators” appeared in Back Alley e-zine. © 2007 by Justin Gustainis
“Soul Survivor” appeared in the anthology Darker than Noir. © 2011 by Justin Gustainis
“Until I Come Again” appeared in Weird Tales magazine. © 2014 by Justin Gustainis
“Waiting for G.P.” appeared in Shroud magazine. © 2010 by Justin Gustainis
“Devil to Pay,” “Surprise Attack,” and “The Last Sorcerer” are original to this volume.
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The Devil Will Come
A Modern Collection of Devilish Fiction
Copyright © 2016 by Justin Gustainis
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
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