Greasepaint & .45s

Clowns are like politics; everyone has an opinion on them. In this collection of short stories youll find numerous takes on the world of the painted harlequin entertainer. Often maligned in todays day and age the institution of the clown means something to everyone. And sure most of these clowns are armed. Theyre less than concerned about the moral ramifications of their actions. Hell they might be demonic. Weve got it all. Clown cars rodeos adultery robbery mayhem balloon animals self-immolation big red noses cremation chambers a funeral and kids TV shows just to name some. But for a dad who dresses as the most infamous clown ever to sneak into his sons party or a woman who uses her costume as a ruse to rob and cheat to a man whos lifelong companion is a clown apparition the hair and make-up are just a means to an end. An untimely end. Edited by Ryan Sayles and featuring stories by Patricia Abbott J.L. Abramo Jen Conley Jeffery Hess Grant Jerkins David James Keaton Ed Kurtz R. Daniel Lester Marietta Miles Warren Moore Chuck Regan Scotch Rutherford Liam Sweeney Richard Thomas James R. Tuck and Lono Waiwaiole.