Mindy Carlson

I can finally tell you all my great news!

My short story AITA for Using My Husband’s Hobby to Teach Him a Lesson has been published in the MYOPIC DUPLICITY anthology!

Here’s the verbiage from the official release memo:

Curated and edited by Jeff Circle, the creator of The Writer’s Dossier, a revered multimedia showcase featuring both established and emerging talent in the crime and thriller genres, this anthology brings together an impressive collection of stories from some of the best modern crime thriller writers working today. Each narrative unearths the hidden complexities that drive individuals to make troubling choices in the name of loyalty, revenge, or survival, exposing the intricate interplay between right and wrong.

As characters confront their own ethical boundaries, they reveal the nuances of human behavior and the often-blurred lines that define them. This anthology challenges readers to consider how desperation can shape decisions, leading to moments where the ‘right’ choice becomes obscured by the weight of circumstance.

In Myopic Duplicity, the characters’ journeys invite introspection, pushing readers to question their own values and the potential consequences of their actions. With each tale, the anthology crafts a vivid exploration of the human psyche, illustrating that sometimes the most compelling conflicts arise not from external forces, but from within.

Edited by Jeff Circle
Foreword by Eli Cranor, narrated by the author
Story Intros written by Jeff Circle, narrated by Chris Andrew Ciulla

• Sisters by Eric Beetner, narrated by Andrea Emmes
• Buckets by C.B. Bernard, narrated by Chris Andrew Ciulla
• The High Priest of Low Men by C.W. Blackwell, narrated by Matt Godfrey
• Soldiering by Wes Browne, narrated by Matt Godfrey
• AITA by Mindy Carlson, narrated by Hillary Huber
• Hallucinogenic Toreador by Ash Clifton, narrated by Jenn Lee
• Dull the Pain by Libby Cudmore, narrated by Andrea Emmes
• They Eat Their Own by Victor DeAnda, narrated by Philip Anthony-Rodriguez
• Protégé by Erin Flanagan, narrated by Stacy Gonzalez
• Donor Heart by Rob Hart, narrated by Chris Andrew Ciulla
• The Welcome Wagon by Terrence McCauley, narrated by Justin Price
• The Men with the Remade Face by Matt Phillips, narrated by Chris Andrew Ciulla
• For Rosalie, with Love by M.E. Proctor, narrated by Jeffrey Machado
• Third-Year Practice by C. Matthew Smith, narrated by Megan Tusing
• Do You Walk Alone? by Christopher Swann, narrated by Suzanne Elise Freeman
• Drink the Rich by Tony Wirt, narrated by Rebecca H. Lee

My story is narrated by Hillary Huber, y’all!! She’s the same person who narrated my novel HER DYING DAY. I love her. Her voice is so perfect for this story of martial conflict. I absolutely cannot wait to hear it.

The Kindle is available now. Paperback, along with the audio, is coming soon.

I’ll be reading a very, very abridged version of this story at the Morally Grey Noir at the Bar this Thursday at 7:30pm in New Orleans. The line-up is a banger, so prepare to be entertained!

And on Wednesday (which comes before Thursday everywhere, but in my brain) we’re celebrating the launch of MYOPIC DUPLICITY at the Backspace Bar & Kitchen, also in New Orleans at 7:30pm.

What a great way to go into Bouchercon! I hope to see you there and let me know what you think of my little story about revenge between married peoples.