Humorous Stories by Miles Venison
What chance would a famous rock band have against a pirate attack? Could feng shui alter the course of international politics? Is smearing Nutella on your face racist? From the lively imagination of Miles Venison comes this collection of short stories exploring life's rarest questions. Discover the highs and lows of freelance fruit-picking, attend the... Continue Reading →
For self-obsessed politician Stan Berserkervich, the Covid-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to display his greatness. But standing in the way of public adoration are negative journalists, pesky protesters and an unfortunately named mascot. In this short story, Miles Venison takes a satirical look at Australia's absurd response to the coronavirus. Available in eBook. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LTCJ9B4
Don Quixote has been loved and revered for centuries as a masterpiece of literature. Perhaps the original modern novel, it is epic, imaginative and endearing. But just what makes it so? Is it the charm of the lead characters? Is it the call to adventure? The innovative narrative style? Many books can lay claim to... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever felt that the world is going down the drain and everyone is a big jerk, then Catch-22 will let you know you’re not alone. Set in World War II, on the Mediterranean island of Pianosa, this is a story of a disillusioned bombardier, Yossarian, trying to survive and make it home. Avoiding... Continue Reading →
Two nights ago I was sitting on the couch with my son watching a popular television sitcom. About halfway through the episode, just as one of the main characters delivered yet another sarcastic one-liner, which was followed by the studio audience’s obligatory laughter, my son looked up at me with a curious, disappointed look that... Continue Reading →
A collection of short poems.
A collection of short poems.
A bus passenger reflects upon significant events in his life.
In Search of Lost Marbles 