2022-08-23 16:10
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Robert Burton Robinson - author of nine novels and novellas, including four suspense books, three mysteries, a Sci-Fi Adventure, and a thriller.
2022-08-21 15:47
A desperate woman takes questionable advice to free herself of her boyfriend. 1,149 words.
Nick cursed at Sarah and stormed out of the bar. She sipped her beer.
“Why do you put u… Read More
2022-08-21 15:44
Spaceship captain to his crew: “Only one of us will be alive tomorrow, and you must decide who that will be.” 1,499 words.
The captain called his five crew members to the brid… Read More
2022-08-21 15:38
A town is buzzing with excitement over the bravery of a mysterious hero. 1,264 words.
The doorbell rang, and Monica got up from her sewing machine and went to the door. It was Holly, a ne… Read More
2022-08-21 15:35
A young intern in the U.S. Senate learns how Washington really works. 1,732 words.
Joshua Goldhart was interning for Senator Thomas Cordley, hoping to work his way up from the bottom, wit… Read More
2022-08-21 15:30
In the future, people are living forever. At least they think they are. 1,788 words.
John and Mary Beth Longmont were on their back porch sitting in their rockers, sipping red wine while… Read More
2022-08-21 15:24
A young magician’s new illusion will leave everyone speechless—even his mentor. 2,735 words.
Cindy walked into her cruise ship cabin, grabbed a bottle of beer from the fridge… Read More
2022-08-21 15:19
There’s no need to consult your horoscope or go to a gypsy fortuneteller anymore. There’s an app for that. 2,484 words.
It was 2:15 a.m., and Chase and Brad, both nineteen, we… Read More
2022-08-20 22:49
After an embezzler listens to a voicemail from a coworker, he knows he’s going to have to pay for silence. But the price is much higher than he thinks. 2,664 words.
It was after nin… Read More
2022-08-20 22:32
A newbie private investigator learns that he just might not be cut out for this line of work. 1,479 words.
“I’m out of here,” said Sissy.
Paul looked up from his comp… Read More
2022-08-20 22:30
Two very bright teenagers, Riley and Rachel, who are thrust into a treacherous situation by a reclusive, dying scientist. In a last ditch effort to validate the capabilities of his cutting-e… Read More
2020-03-26 01:33
Display your “man smarts” on a mug, shir… Read More
2020-03-24 15:29
Display your “man smarts” on a mug, shir… Read More
2020-03-21 15:26
Advice Optional was first posted on March 21, 2020 at 10:26 am.©2020 "Robert Bu… Read More
2020-03-02 17:12
Read the first three chapters… Read More
2020-03-02 16:18
Read the first six chapters of the book… Read More
2020-02-26 22:04
The post Shopping Like a Man appeared first on Robert Burton Robinson.
Shopping Like… Read More
2020-02-26 22:04
Mimi and Iffy – Shopping Like a Man was first posted on February 26, 2020 at 4… Read More
2020-02-26 21:51
The post Sign of Love appeared first on Robert Burton Robinson.
Sign of Love was fir… Read More
2020-02-26 21:51
Mimi and Iffy – Sign of Love was first posted on February 26, 2020 at 3:51 pm… Read More
2020-02-26 21:35
Mimi and Iffy – Pizza Race was first posted on February 26, 2020 at 3:35 pm.&c… Read More
2020-02-26 21:35
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2020-02-26 21:13
Mimi and Iffy – Dinner’s on the House was first posted on February 26, 2… Read More
2020-02-26 21:13
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Dinne… Read More
2020-02-26 20:19
Mimi and Iffy – Car Fever was first posted on February 26, 2020 at 2:19 pm.&co… Read More
2020-02-26 20:19
The post Car Fever appeared first on Robert Burton Robinson.
Car Fever was first pos… Read More
2019-06-07 14:34
After an embezzler listens to a voicemail from a coworker, he knows he’s going to have to pay for silence. But the price is much higher than he thinks. (2,670 words)
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It was… Read More
2019-06-07 14:32
Is Halloween all about the candy? Or is it more about who you eat it with? (2,066 words)
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Eddie’s plane landed at Houston Hobby Airport around 2:30 p.m. He picked up his rent… Read More
2019-06-07 14:30
There’s no need to consult your horoscope or go to a gypsy fortune teller anymore. There’s an app for that. (2,395 words)
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It was 2:15 a.m., and Chase and Brad, both ninetee… Read More
2019-06-07 14:29
A young magician’s new illusion will leave everyone speechless—even his mentor. (2,738 words)
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Cindy walked into her cruise ship cabin, grabbed a bottle of beer from the fri… Read More
2019-06-07 14:28
In the future, people are living forever. At least they think they are. (1,787 words)
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John and Mary Beth Longmont were on their back porch sitting in their rockers, sipping red wine wh… Read More
2019-06-07 14:25
Relax. They will solve your problem. For a price. (1,729 words)
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Joshua Goldhart was interning for Senator Thomas Cordley, hoping to work his way up from the bottom, with dreams of beco… Read More
2019-06-07 14:21
It may be the best kept secret in town. (1,330 words)
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Gail Bentley walked into the restaurant and found her friend, Joy, sitting at a table near the front window.
Joy stood up. “… Read More
2019-06-07 14:20
A town is buzzing with excitement over the bravery of a mysterious hero. (1,273 words)
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The doorbell rang, and Monica got up from her sewing machine and went to the door. It was Holly… Read More
2019-06-07 14:18
A desperate woman takes questionable advice to free herself of her boyfriend. (1,148 words)
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Nick cursed at Sarah and stormed out of the bar. She sipped her beer.
“Why do you put… Read More
2019-06-07 14:16
A babysitter learns a hard lesson. (868 words)
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Olivia was feeding the baby a bottle when her cell phone rang. It was Ashley, from next door. She had already ignored two calls from her… Read More
2019-06-07 13:54
Spaceship captain to his crew: “Only one of us will be alive tomorrow, and you must decide who that will be.” (1,504 words)
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The captain called his five crew members to the… Read More
2019-03-13 19:40
The Wacky Sci-fi Adventures of Rachel & Riley, my new video comic book, was inspired by my own short story, “Blind Date in Outer Space” (which is the title of the first ch… Read More
2017-09-25 17:57
I’ve got a new website, TicklyTales.com, where I’m posting a brand new short story each week. I call them “coffee break short stories” because they only take a fe… Read More
2017-07-08 20:06
COLD GROUND GINGER is the third book of my Ginger Lightley Cozy Mystery Series, but the books can be read out of order, and I highly recommend that you read this book FIRST.
***** FOR 5 DA… Read More
2017-07-01 08:30
GENRE: Suspense/Crime. LENGTH: 4,734 words. SYNOPSIS: Someone does you a favor. Are you required to return the favor? What if they want you to do something difficult? Impossible? Unthin… Read More
2017-07-01 08:00
GENRE: Suspense/Fantasy. LENGTH: 4,748 words. SYNOPSIS: From his deathbed, a formerly-successful businessman invokes supernatural powers to take revenge on his four ungrateful sons. But… Read More
2017-07-01 07:30
GENRE: Suspense/Sci-Fi. LENGTH: 4,100 words. SYNOPSIS: A brilliant inventor has more secrets than anyone could have imagined. But after he’s caught cheating on his wife, the illus… Read More
2017-07-01 07:00
GENRE: Suspense/Fantasy. LENGTH: 4,601 words. SYNOPSIS: Her husband kills her and takes control of her magic coin. Then he realizes that he doesn’t know the magic words. Without t… Read More
2017-06-13 14:50
She’s framed and murdered…but not quite dead.
Ginger Lightley wakes up in a cemetery, head throbbing, blood on her hands, a dead body nearby, with her fingerprints all over t… Read More
2017-06-13 14:50
Wednesday, 11:14 p.m.
Ginger began to regain consciousness. She was lying on her back and could feel her head throbbing, but otherwise, her senses were dull. She felt like she’d been… Read More
2017-06-13 14:50
Wednesday, 11:47 p.m.
Coreyville Hotel was a stately five-story building that was built in 1952, located on town square across from the courthouse. The first floor was occupied by the lobb… Read More
2017-04-27 06:00
COLD GROUND GINGERShe’s framed and murdered…but not quite dead.
I just finished writing and editing the third book of my Ginger Lightley Cozy Mystery Series, COLD GROUND GIN… Read More
2017-01-07 05:22
I’ve read dozens of writing books, but these are my favorites, in no particular order—except the first one, The Emotional Craft of Fiction. It’s my #1 fave.The covers are… Read More
2016-11-10 22:50
Cold Ground Ginger
It’s been eight years since I wrote my first Ginger Lightley book, Sweet Ginger Poison (which was on the main Kindle top-100 bestsellers list for a month in 2011)… Read More
2016-11-10 22:50
Cold Ground Ginger
It’s been eight years since I wrote my first Ginger Lightley book, Sweet Ginger Poison (which was on the main Kindle top-100 bestsellers list for a month in 2011)… Read More
2016-10-26 18:26
Listen to the author read it:http://www.robertburtonrobinson.com/downloads/audio/Grandfather_Clocks.mp3
On Halloween night the children rushed in
To a quaint little shop on the far side o… Read More
2016-10-12 17:28
Just in Time for Halloween
My first story poem, Grandfather Clocks, was just released in both text and audio versions in my INNER CIRCLE Newsletter.
The 32-line poem tells a creepy story a… Read More
2016-10-10 15:29
Writing Narrative Poetry with a Twist or Two
I have recently become intrigued with the idea of writing narrative poetry. It’s a fun challenge for me—combining the skills I&rsqu&hellip…Read More
2016-10-07 19:53
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Become a member of my INNER CIRCLE (free) and receive my newsletter once or twice per month. The newsletter will include sections such as:
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Timely… Read More
2016-10-04 21:36
I have just published my first four stories from my podcast Nightmares of a Novelist as ebooks. The stories have been edited by the good people at AlwaysWrite.us. They are the same folks w… Read More
2016-09-20 04:23
THE FAVOR – It’s nice when someone does you a favor. But what if they’re hoping for something in return? Expecting it? Demanding it? Something difficult—no, impossi… Read More
2016-09-06 04:09
ONLY IN HIS DREAMS – His four sons have betrayed him and destroyed his world. Now, on his deathbed, he invokes supernatural powers to get revenge. But how could this frail old man tu… Read More
2016-09-06 04:09
THE AFFAIR – A woman hired me to write a book about her husband, who is an inventor. She also wanted me to spy on him. Thought he might be having an affair. I’ve often wondered… Read More
2016-09-06 04:02
THE MAGIC COIN – A man discovers a way to get rich quick. He’s got a silver coin that can grant wishes. He just needs help with the magic words. But his good fortune may be tra… Read More
2016-09-02 14:31
The Inspiration
The first episode of The Twilight Zone I can remember watching (at age 10) was Season 2, Episode 6: “Eye of the Beholder.” Have you seen it?
It’s about a… Read More
2016-09-02 14:31
The Inspiration
The first episode of The Twilight Zone I can remember watching (at age 10) was Season 2, Episode 6: “Eye of the Beholder.” Have you seen it?
It’s about a… Read More
2016-08-18 20:02
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Nightmares of a Novelist is a series of weird and disturbing tales. Each episode is a brand new stand-alone story, written and performed by me. These ar… Read More
2016-08-10 18:26
Here’s the theme music I composed and recorded for my upcoming podcast, Nightmares of a Novelist. The podcast will kick off in a few days. Each episode will consist of a brand new sh… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
For five days only (April 1-5), get my thriller, Deadly Commitment, FREE on Amazon. Some of you may be wondering why it’s taking me so long to write my next book. It’s been four… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
For five days only (April 1-5), get my thriller, Deadly Commitment, FREE on Amazon. Written as a Twitter Poem (could not exceed 140 characters.) I wallow in your sweet ambiguity, Slyly misd… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
For five days only (April 1-5), get my thriller, Deadly Commitment, FREE on Amazon. Written as a Twitter Poem (could not exceed 140 characters.) Pantser or plotter, Romancer or author of my… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
For five days only (April 1-5), get my thriller, Deadly Commitment, FREE on Amazon. Written as a Twitter Poem (could not exceed 140 characters.) Look and listen, Life’s around. Soak i… Read More
2015-06-13 15:38
This 94,000-word ebook contains all the short stories I’ve written to date. You’ll find suspense, mystery, crime, humor, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and adventure in these pages… Read More
2015-06-03 19:41
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Riley and Rachel were standing face to face on top of a small, round platform in the center of what appeared to be the control room of a space ship. Riley suspected there might… Read More
2015-06-01 15:00
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Riley and Rachel were riding across the zip line in the cart, praying that the cable would continue to support their combined weight. They were nearly to the treehouse when Tor… Read More
2015-05-29 14:25
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They walked over to the window and looked down at the metal cart that was suspended from the motorized zip line.
“It can only carry one person at a time,” Torgwal s… Read More
2015-05-27 16:25
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Rachel scampered up the tree so fast that Riley couldn’t even see her arms and legs moving. He heard the rumble again—louder this time. He didn’t have time to… Read More
2015-05-25 14:30
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Riley and Rachel had been running and jumping and hopping toward the light for two minutes when Rachel began to slow down, and said, “Stop. I need a break.”
Riley t… Read More
2015-05-22 15:42
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Riley’s eyes opened to an orange and maroon sky with three suns. He was flat on his back and had no idea where he was. The last thing he remembered was being in Doc Himme… Read More
2015-05-20 15:45
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“Wait,” Riley said. “You just said you wanted to prove you could send humans to another planet. But you meant copies, right? You’re trying to prove you… Read More
2015-05-18 15:47
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GENRE: Sci-Fi. LENGTH: 17,784 words. SYNOPSIS: Two very bright teenagers, Riley and Rachel, who are thrust into a treacherous situation by a reclusive, dying scientist. In a… Read More
2015-05-14 14:14
Blind Date in Outer Space (16,000 words)
Blind Date in Outer Space? Come on, Robert, you’ve really gone off into the deep end this time, you say. Yeah, maybe, but I think it’s… Read More
2015-05-11 16:37
Disclaimer: I am not a psychologist nor a psychiatrist nor any other type of medical professional. The following are the ramblings of a novelist, for entertainment purposes only.
Ignoranc… Read More
2015-05-06 19:31
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Kevin left the office around 8:00 p.m. and drove to Lazy Horse Apartments. It looked like the kind of place where drug dealers and gang members might hang out. He parked his Mu… Read More
2015-05-06 19:29
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Kevin marched into Amber’s office. “Why did you let him come into my office? He didn’t have an appointment.”
She stood up. “I told him not to, but… Read More
2015-05-06 19:29
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Brandon stood outside the prison waiting, in the same clothes he’d walked in wearing two years ago. His limousine would arrive momentarily and drive him to downtown Houst… Read More
2015-05-06 19:29
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Brandon asked the limo driver to stop at his bank. He took the hold off his accounts and withdrew $5,000 in cash. Brandon had prepaid his utilities and the taxes on his house… Read More
2015-05-06 19:28
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Brandon Boader has multiple personalities, yet he’s not psychotic, according to his prison psychiatrist. But the doctor never would have released Brandon if he’d k… Read More
2014-08-13 18:48
Chad stopped by his secretary’s desk. “I’m going to lunch. Be back in an hour or so.”
“Sir, you have an appointment with your CFO at one o’clock.”… Read More
2014-07-21 15:52
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Crane heard knocking and woke up. He was in his bed at Philly. He felt the bed beside him, expecting to find Conroe, but she was not there.
Nurse Olive opened his door and turn… Read More
2013-12-29 22:18
Thanks to some wonderful new friends in Hong Kong, I am now able to offer a Chinese translation of my short story, “Kory Mantra.” I truly appreciate this fine team of college… Read More
2013-09-24 19:28
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It was nearly midnight when Jim Black drove his Harley into the driveway of his quarter-million-dollar home. A year ago, at the age of fifty, he had bought his first house. Fou… Read More
2013-09-24 19:26
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At around seven o’clock, John’s doorbell rang. It was the Domino’s delivery guy.
He paid for the pizza, grabbed a Coke from the fridge, and went back to his o… Read More
2013-09-24 19:20
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Friday afternoon was cool and windy, but sunny. John Provo wasn’t sure he wanted to leave the warmth of his Chevy Silverado to make the trek into the funeral home. He&rsq&helli…Read More
2013-09-24 19:18
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It had been three weeks since Mark Longly had gone to John Provo’s house to convince him to visit Pyramid Church and try to enroll him as a member. Now Mark wasn’t… Read More
2013-09-24 19:17
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The next morning, John slept until ten. The police had let him go after Stoney decided not to press charges. But John would never see his last check. Stoney was keeping it to c… Read More
2013-09-24 19:16
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Kap Krenshaw, the charismatic pastor of the largest mega-church in America, is determined to put a conservative in the White House and “reve… Read More
2013-08-12 14:22
GENRE: Crime/Suspense. LENGTH: 1,479 words. SYNOPSIS: A newbie private investigator learns that he just might not be cut out for this line of work.
“I’m out of here,&rdquo… Read More
2013-06-25 16:35
GENRE: Sci-Fi/Fantasy. LENGTH: 6,248 words. SYNOPSIS: A brother and sister are thrust into the future after playing around in the basement with some experimental equipment built by thei… Read More
2013-06-17 16:53
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At 10:45 p.m., Nurse Olive came to Conroe’s room and gave her a sleeping pill. “Did you enjoy Solitary?”
“No, ma’am. Eight hours is a long time in… Read More
2013-06-17 16:50
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The next morning, at 11:30 a.m., Nurse Olive opened Conroe’s door and stuck her head in. “Hey, sleepyhead, you already missed breakfast, and you’re about to m… Read More
2013-06-17 16:50
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At 10:50 p.m. Nurse Olive escorted Conroe to her living quarters. “Conroe, this is your roommate, Martha.”
Martha sat on her bed in pajamas, scribbling in a spiral… Read More
2013-06-17 16:49
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Officer Johnson, a young black policewoman, sat between the two girls in the back seat of the cruiser. Her forty-something white male partner started the engine and drove out o… Read More
2013-06-17 16:48
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A young woman makes a dangerous trip through time to get to the boy of her dreams and bring him back to her world.
Conroe Williamson travels back in time to meet the boy she h… Read More
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