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Fantasy and Science Fiction stories Told with Humor & Satire

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PUBLISHED: Jun.25.2010

Tales From Gundarland

Laughter is contagious. Enjoy some by reading this book. It's filled with delightful entertainment. Without commercial interruption! Gundarland is populated by humans, dwarfs, elves and other races; it's the backdrop for unique adventures, brilliant heroes and cunning villains.

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PUBLISHED: Aug.19.2009

Tunnel Vision

You deserve a laugh or two and this is the book that will give them to you. It contains twenty, count 'em, twenty stories told with humor or satire. You'll find both fantasy and science fiction inside. Inside you'll find a plethora of strange characters including a warrior-cook, Pope Alex VI and his daughter Lucretia Borgia, a knight-accountant, a bumbling wizard, bird-like aliens...

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PUBLISHED: Oct.15.2011

Zaftan Miscreants: Book 2 of the Zaftan Trilogy

THE CRAZINESS CONTINUES.... The craziness continues as the Gundarlandian Navy challenges the zaftans in deep space. The main characters, Sam, an android and Klatze, a zaftan officer face unique situations that test their mettle and desire as they struggle to survive in the midst of chaos. Zaftan Miscreants continues the humor and satire that set the first book apart...

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PUBLISHED: Jul.12.2011

Build a Better Story

Build a Better Story contains a wealth of information and advice on fiction writing. It will provide guidance for both new and experienced fiction writers. For the newer fiction writers, the book offers a solid approach to beginning a story. Besides advice on such basics as motivation, characterization and plotting, it offers guides that can...

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PUBLISHED: Apr.09.2011

Mini-Collection

Three of my best humorous or satiric short stories (IMHO) in one download. Saving the Shore: Ever wonder what happened to the Ring-Bearer's descendants? This story will fill in some of the blanks Lucy in Love: Lucretia Borgia is back on earth: in Manhattan! Working for Satan! Sponsored By...: An Army captain struggles to keep his...

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PUBLISHED: Apr.09.2011

Brunnhilde's Quest

Wotan is in trouble: the Rhinegold has gone missing and a smelly dwarf named Alberich has it. Wotan has to figure out a way to get it back without stealing it. This novella is a fantasy spoof retelling of the ancient Rhinegold myth used by Richard Wagner in his Ring Cycle of operas. The tale has something for every reader: love, greed, treachery, lust,...

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PUBLISHED: Feb.13.2011

The Strange Worlds of Hank Quense

Strange Worlds now available and it's a freebie! Do you stay awake at night wondering how you can learn more about Gundarland and learn what the zaftan homeland is like? Strange Worlds is designed to increase your knowledge of both Gundarland and Zaftan 31B. This, in turn, will increase your enjoyment. It's the only book that describes these...

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PUBLISHED: Jan.24.2011

Zaftan Entrepreneurs

Tired of reading scifi and fantasy stories that take themselves too seriously? Zaftan Entrepreneurs is a unique First Contact story; it is part adventure and part corporate and political satire spiced with comic relief. Here, you'll find nasty, snarly aliens, fantasy creatures, humans, romance, magic, and -- just like the real world -- incompetent politicians and...

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Apr.30.2013 - 4:29 am

Writing Humor

WRITING HUMOR by Hank Quense Writing Humor is difficult. Besides developing the humor, these stories must have all the other elements of a non-humorous...

Apr.29.2013 - 7:27 am

FNN Report: Jets Sign a Sumo Wrestler

Faux News Network sports reporter, Jock Strapper, filed this report from New York City today. The New York Jets announce they have signed a sumo wrestler from Japan. The...

Apr.12.2013 - 6:40 am

FNN Report: NRA Demands More Regulations

FNN’s political reporter, Stacy Conundrum, filed this report as the NRA demands more regulations.Today, the NRA held a press conference urging Congress to stop trying to pass...

Apr.05.2013 - 11:18 am

Book sale

My collection of short stories, 10 great fantasy short stories goes on sale. The sale will last from April 3 until April 16, 2013 Watch the trailer for ...

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Jan.17.2012 - 7:47 am

In response to: Want to review Shakespeare's Worst Nightmare?

New Shakespeare stuff

Hi Wong Thanks for sharing this link.

Sep.21.2011 - 9:29 am

In response to: Why do I self-publish?

Self-publishing

I've used Createspace for print books and Smashwords for ebooks. I never experienced any problems with CS and I'm about...

Sep.16.2011 - 7:52 am

In response to: New Jersey Declared Corruption Free

Tour de Force

Hi Brenden Thanks for your kind words. I love writing this stuff and bureaucrats make it easy.

Aug.21.2011 - 5:17 am

In response to: Faux News Network Interview with Author Hank Quense

Self-promotion

Ron I agree with you about the massive self-promotion that goes on. I have to do it, just as other authors do,...

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27.Jun.2010

Brian Knight's review

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Tales From Gundarland

by Hank Quense

Tales from Gundarland is an action packed, comical roller coaster. This wonderfully developed land with its inhabitants is a refreshing get away from the world we live in. All of...

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Nothing happens in life until someone gets agita (Noun: Ital: aggravation, heart burn)”

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About Hank

Award-winning author Hank Quense lives in Bergenfield, NJ with his wife Pat. They have two daughters and five grandchildren. He writes humorous fantasy and scifi stories. On occasion, he also writes an article on fiction writing or book marketing but says...

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Two years ago, to show support for our armed services and to provide a measure of entertainment, Hank put together a collection of ten humorous...

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Fantasy and Science Fiction stories Told with Humor & Satire