M.C. Schmidt

M.C. Schmidt is a prolific writer of short stories and novels, with a keen eye for the strange, the darkly humorous, and the deeply human. His work has been featured in a wide range of literary journals, anthologies, and magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, Mystery Magazine, Southern Humanities Review, Eclectica, and Coolest American Stories 2024.

Known for his sharp wit and ability to weave the absurd into the everyday, Schmidt's stories span genres and themes, from surreal encounters to poignant explorations of human connection. His work has found homes in publications such as Johnny America, Defenestration, A Thin Slice of Anxiety, and Scare You to Sleep, among many others.

His novels include The Decadents (Library Tales Publishing), Murder is a Drag (Indigo Sea Press), and Blue Flame(Second Wind Publishing).

Despite dabbling in poetry (which, according to him, is best left unread), Schmidt’s true talent lies in crafting fiction that lingers long after the last sentence. His stories often balance humor with melancholy, the surreal with the painfully real, making him a standout voice in contemporary literature.