The Library

Books of Fiction:



Interference  - Golden Acorn Press

Damien is not only racing to save the girl of this dreams, but the also mystery of "reality" according to the laws of Perceptual Dynamics.  And the cops only think he's suspect number one in the recent assassination of the President.  Time is not on his side.  Yet again, Time may be far more complicated than anyone think.  Read the first chapter for free at Amazon.com!

Interference represents James Steimle's first foray as Jim Blackstone.


Few Are Chosen  - TDF Books

After Jessica Singer falls desperately in love with Chris Nobel, she thinks that clashing religious backgrounds might become the greatest obstacle to their swelling, teenage romance. Little does she know how their differences are destined to pull them together, while fate rushes them toward imminent separation.



The Autumn Land  - TDF Books

Thirteenth Anniversary Edition

It is the little things that make Jim Bradbury fear that his father and all adults alike are about to unwittingly stop the arrival of his favorite holiday. Little do Jim or his friends know what wonders and nightmares will fall with orange leaves in icy evening winds during the seven days approaching Halloween. Could Jim end up more tormented or happy? Comes see!


The Kukulkan Manuscript - TDF Books

What might happen if a controversial new archeological find threatened the beliefs and world views of everyone on the planet?  And what if this discovery made it's way into the hands of a zealous doctoral student with nothing left to lose?  Does it matter what is right if it means that everyone else is wrong?

The Kukulkan Manuscript, a novel reminiscent of Michael Crichton, Tom Clancy, and John Grisham, is an edge-of-your-seat thriller filled with scholarship, mysteries, and murder.  This book is currently available at Amazon.com for use on the Kindle and other digital readers.


The Room that wasn't There  - TDF Books

Enter one Mr. Dunden, a quirky carpet salesman making one last commercial stop before heading home to his family.  He chooses a small country inn with a relaxed atmosphere to rest his weary body.

At first everything seems quaint, efficient - normal - but then he hears the mysterious woman crying at night.  Other tenants begin to act oddly, and Dunden can't shake the feeling that he, himself, is teetering on the brink of insanity.  He must find this wailing woman, he must end her torment ... in the room that wasn't there.


The Ghost People  - Sam's Dot Publishing

What really happened to the Neanderthals? Were they replaced and killed off by modern man? Or are they still living among us, hidden in remote lands?

James Steimle's tale, written as H. G. Wells might have approached it, takes you into a world where the past is the present, if we could only recognize it for what it is...a world whose denizens are lavishly illustrated by David L. Transue. Turn these pages, and tumble into a new reality of evolution.


Anthologies:



"Dark Epistle" in Candle in the Attic Window  from Innsmouth Free Press

According to Shock Totem Magazine, this story by James Steimle writing as Jim Blackstone, "This was definitely one of the standout stories in the collection, tied with 'Liminal Medicine' for the number one spot.  'Dark Epistle' is set in the Holy Land and follows a spy sent by the Pope to determine the extent of the heresy of the Knights Templar."




"House out of Season" in Whortleberry Press's Christmas: Peace on All the Earths

Once again, Whortleberry press delivers an anthology of twists!  Twenty-one Christmas stories from science fiction to fantasy, spanning time and spice, link wonder and delight just in time for the holidays.  James Steimle's "House out of Season" is intentionally unexpected and touching.




"Inside of Me" in Forbidden Speculation - Golden Acorn Press

This fabulous science fiction gathering by author and essayist Seth Crossman exemplifies the adage, "Some lines should not be crossed."  Forbidden Speculation presents seventeen stories that the author of Better Than Chocolate, Bruce Golden, describes as "A robust and imaginative collection of mind-bending tales."



Short Fiction available on the web:

  "Writer Incognito" in Toasted Cheese Literary Journal

  "The Secret of H.P. Lovecraft" in Sonar 4 Science Fiction and Horror

  "Pair o' Docs" in M-Brane SF

  "Pearl of Great Price" in Coyote Wild

  "Run for the Money" in Ancient Paths

  "Song of the Winter Walker" in Midnight Times

  "Balance" in Dark Energy 

  "Work is Hell" in Quantum Muse


Books of Non-Fiction:

    For nonfiction, please visit james.steimle.us

Awards & Recognition:The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One

   "The Supplanter" published in Albedo One received Honorable Mention


Writer's Digest Writing Competition Winners:

   2001:  "Pearl of Great Price" won 8th place out of 17,000
   2002:  "The Happy Dog and the Lonely Cat" won Honorable Mention