This week I’m a guest on the Amusing Jews podcast, talking about Dreidel of Dread, HP Lovecraft’s racism, and my days playing cards for a living!
Dreidel of Dread Unleashed
November 19, 2024Today is the official release date for the Dreidel of Dread board book! It makes a perfect holiday gift for nerds of all ages!

Please grab your copy from any of the links below.
[Direct from UFO Publishing][Amazon] [Walmart] [Ebay]
Dreidel of Dread Board Book Kickstarter Live!
July 16, 2024
The Kickstarter campaign launched this morning and we’re already over 1/5 toward our goal. Don’t miss out on some really exciting rewards, including buttons that are limited to the first 50 backers who pledge for the print book tiers!
Even if this is not a good time for you to be spending on this at the moment, you can help by sharing the campaign with others. Thank you in advance!

Announcing the Dreidel of Dread Board Book!
June 3, 2024
DREIDEL OF DREAD is a funny, irreverent, and heartwarming story that melds the celebration of Hanukkah with the Lovecraftian mythos. Read or listen to the complete short story here.
There are so many Christmas stories, and so many “nerdy gifts” out there that make for wonderful stocking stuffers. But your options are far more limited when searching for a Hanukkah gift that will appeal to someone who loves science fiction/fantasy/horror books and movies. This board book will make for a perfect gift and a fun read all year long!
Also, Cthulhu and ̶C̶h̶a̶n̶u̶k̶a̶h̶ ̶H̶a̶n̶u̶k̶a̶ Hanukkah are a perfect mash-up since no one is exactly sure how to spell either one of those things!
Written by Alex Shvartsman and illustrated by Tomeu Riera, this hardcover board book will feature 11 spreads (22 pages including cover and backcover) and will be released on November 26, 2024.
A Kickstarter campaign will launch in mid- to late July. To preview a lot more wonderful artwork, snag exclusive extras, and get your copy early please click the link below and sign up to be notified of the launch.
New podcast: “Dreidel of Dread: The Very Cthulhu Chanukah”
December 24, 2017Today at Cast of Wonders you can listen to me narrate my own story, “Dreidel of Dread: The Very Cthulhu Chanukah.” Enjoy!
Cast of Wonders 282: Dreidel Of Dread: The Very Cthulhu Chanukah
Dreidel of Dread: The Very Cthulhu Chanukah Podcast
December 21, 2016My funny Cthulu Channukah story got the podcast treatment at FarFetchedFables this week. And if you prefer reading to listening, it’s still available here at Every Day Fiction. This story was originally published in Galaxy’s Edge last year and it seems to have a lot of legs. You will get the chance to read/hear it at least once or twice more in 2017.
This week also marks the reprint of my SF story “Seven Conversations in Locked Rooms” as part of The Prison Compendium anthology edited by Jennifer Word.
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