After the Seven Days Spotlight, the Vermont Extended Universe Gears Up for Volume 3 of the VEU. “Shelburne author Chris Rodgers pairs mysterious short stories with AI‑generated imagery to create curious and fun historical fiction.” — Seven Days (Books, April 23 2025) (Seven Days) I am grateful to Seven Days and writer Ken Picard for profiling the first two volumes of the VEU. I’ve…
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The Vermont Extended Universe Volume 2: New Speculative Fiction Stories Set in a Parallel Vermont
The Vermont Extended Universe, Vol. 2 If you’ve ever driven a back road in Vermont and felt like you were passing through a place untouched by time, with rock walls that look older than the Roman Empire, this book is for you. Even if you’ve never visited Vermont but live in an alternate reality, you…
Introducing “A Little Too Dark”: Welcome to Middletown Middle School
I’m incredibly excited to announce that my anthology collection, “A Little Too Dark,” is now available on Amazon. I wrote most of these stories five years ago in the early days of Covid and I can’t wait for you all to step into the haunted halls of Middletown Middle School. The Story Behind the Stories…
The Vermont Extended Universe: Vermont’s Wild, Plausible Past- Volume 1
VEU- The Vermont Extended Universe: Vermont’s Wild, Plausible Past How well do you know Vermont? What if the Green Mountain State held secret, alternate histories and hidden truths that explain more about Vermont than the maps or your Uncle Frank can? That’s the idea behind The VEU. It’s a small collection of historical fiction with…
A Dish Best Served Cold…With Whipped Cream – The Vermont Extended Universe
Creating content in the age of AI has never been easier. Recently, I shared a fictional story about a poisoned pumpkin pie served on a morning news program on TikTok that went viral for me at least. But that’s the beauty of having ideas in today’s world—whether it’s a script, a video, or a story,…
Free Download of Gross Potions – Limited Time Offer
Get Your Free Copy of Gross Potions – Limited Time Offer! I’m thrilled to announce that you can now download my book, Gross Potions, for free on Amazon Kindle! If you love magical adventures filled with mystery, danger, and exciting twists, this book is perfect for you. Don’t miss your chance to get it—this offer…
When The Devil Came to Georgia, Vermont – Part 1 : The Vermont Extended Universe
It’s almost spooky season, my favorite time of the year. Especially in Vermont, when the days get crisp fast. Here is Part One of the Story – When the Devil Came to Georgia, Vermont. I had the idea of the story’s name and got carried away. The Jersey Devil is a favorite legend of mine. …
Comparing ‘Longlegs’ to ‘Carnival of Souls’: A Deep Dive into Supernatural Horror
Today, we’re diving deep into the eerie worlds of “Longlegs” and the cult classic “Carnival of Souls.” We’ll be exploring the thematic connections and the chilling similarities between these two films. So, if you’re a fan of psychological horror and supernatural thrills, these are must-see films. “Longlegs,” directed by Osgood Perkins, is a 2024 horror…
Vermont Extended Universe: How I Like My Coffee
I’ve never considered myself an environmentalist. I do my part—I recycle my Amazon boxes and use a reusable water bottle—and I don’t care about my carbon footprint. I’m not a cargo ship; there is only so much one person can do to help the air or water. Then I met Juniper. Twice a year, l…
Gross Potions: A Magical Adventure Gets a Fresh Look and a Free eBook Promotion
When I wrote “Gross Potions” back in 2017 it was an exercise I did with my boys. At the time they were obsessed with the goings on at Hogwarts and writing Gross Potions was a fun way to get them into reading. It was a little raw and sillier with less plot. I eventually added…