Bobbi A. Chukran, Author

2026. Celebrating 45 years as a published author. I am a writer focusing on short fiction--mysteries, speculative, ghosts, weird westerns & fantastica--you name it. Author of the "Nameless, Texas" short fiction series. I am also an award-winning blogger and playwright specializing in comedic craziness for young adults.

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Free book chapters now available

...on my website!

Now you can read a free chapter from my 1880s Texas historical mystery novel, Lone Star Death, on my website.



AND you can also read a free chapter from my new fairy tale spoof for middle grade kids, Princess Primrose and the Curse of The Big Sleep.

I hope you enjoy them both!

Happy trails,

bobbi c.


Posted by Bobbi A. Chukran, Author at 9:29 AM
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Annierella Poster!
A great poster used for one of my recent ANNIERELLA & the GOOD QUEEN COWMOTHER productions!

Welcome to my blog!

Welcome to my blog!
I am celebrating my 43rd year as a published author! First I specialized in non-fiction gardening & crafts. Then I ventured into fiction. Contact me at bobbiATbobbichukranDOTcom

Mysterious Short Stories and More in HALLOWEEN THIRTEEN

Mysterious Short Stories and More in HALLOWEEN THIRTEEN
My first collection of short stories. Thrillers! Campy vamps and West Texas zombies!

Number One in the Nameless, TX Novellas

Number One in the Nameless, TX Novellas
Now available in e-book AND paperback for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Apple, etc.

New Publications, Interviews, Etc.

Short story, Cat's Outta the Bag, included in BLACK COFFEE--STRAIGHT NOIR, NO SUGAR anthology, published by Darkhouse Books and edited by Andrew MacRae--March 2016.

Short story, Conflagration at the Nameless Cotton Gin, included in FLASH & BANG--an anthology of stories by Short Mystery Fiction Society members. Now available.

Science Fiction Short Story, "Perfect Progeny," included in new anthology STORIES FROM THE WORLD OF TOMORROW published by Darkhouse Books (Andrew MacRae, editor).

CATTYWAMPUS CHRISTMAS--Madcap comedy holiday fantasy published. Talking cats! Robots! Evil Santa! Invisible flying monkeys! What's NOT to like? Suitable for all ages.

Texas rural gothic horror story, Family to the Bone, published in Dark Eclipse E-Magazine-- November 2014.

Death at Do-Lolly's Diner-- short e-story in the "Nameless, Texas" series published. October 2014

AN ANTHOLOGY OF COZY-NOIR--includes my "Dead Dames Don't Wear Diamonds" short story. October 2014.

HALLOWEEN THIRTEEN--A Collection of Mysteriously Macabre Tales -- First collection of short stories published, October 2014. Gothic tales of West Texas zombies, ghosts, Native American spirits and more.

BAKE, LOVE, WRITE--105 Authors Share Dessert Recipes & Advice on Love & Writing. Contributor. Published September 2014.

DYE, DYEING, DEAD--Novella in the "Nameless, Texas" series released. August 2014

Stories with Atmosphere--Mystery Reader's Journal, published Summer 2014

JOURNAL OF MINA HARKER--Novella DRACULA spoof re-vamped for Halloween, October 2014

Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers--Featured Author & Interview, August 2014.

The Allure of Fairy Tales--an interview with Anne Marie Meyers. All about my books and plays based on classic tales (PRINCESS PRIMROSE, LITTLE RED RIDING BOOTS & COOTER COYOTE, MASTER OF DISGUISE, etc.)





THE JOURNAL OF MINA HARKER

THE JOURNAL OF MINA HARKER
DRACULA Comedy Spoof with re-vamped cover (heh) for Halloween! Available in e-book novella and e-script.

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Thanksgiving Story (2014)

Thanksgiving Story (2014)
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Perfect-for-a-Coffee-Break Stories!

Aunt Jewel and the Purloined Pork Loin

Aunt Jewel and the Purloined Pork Loin
The first in my Nameless, Texas Short Story Series

Dewey Laudermilk and the Peckerwood Tree

Dewey Laudermilk and the Peckerwood Tree
Available on Amazon.com for the Kindle

Reader Review of Aunt Jewel and the Purloined Pork Loin

"The real star of this clever short story is the town of Nameless, Texas (population 2,354,) where the people and goings on are about as quirky as you'll find. Bank robberies, a Thanksgiving celebration and a quest for a pork loin roast drive the story, but the characters are who you will remember." A.M.

Lone Star Death--1880s Texas Historical Murder Mystery

Lone Star Death--1880s Texas Historical Murder Mystery
Lone Star Death is very highly recommended reading for mystery buffs with a preference to murder mysteries featuring an inventive tale of deceit, thrills, and colorful characters." Midwest Book Review, June 2006

THE JOURNAL OF MINA HARKER--A Hilarious Vampire Spoof

THE JOURNAL OF MINA HARKER--A Hilarious Vampire Spoof
AMAZON BESTSELLER in COMEDY! Now with a brand new cover

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If that cat could talk, what tales she'd tell. . .
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Bobbi A. Chukran, Author
Bobbi is an author of mysterious stories and plays. She's a spinner of tales, dreamer, seeker of truth, herder of cats and gardener who lives in a small town in central Texas. Ms. Chukran has been writing stories since she was very young. She's a native Texan who comes from a long line of Southern eccentrics of Cherokee, Sioux, Welsh and Irish origin--all of whom told stories of one kind or another. More than anything, that explains a lot about her.
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Four Star Reader Review

Charming Story of a Quirky Town July 9, 2013
By amacrae
Amazon Verified Purchase

"Bobbi Chukran's tales of the wonderfully goofy residents of the tiny town of Nameless, Texas creep up on you by surprise. The humor ranges from insightful observations on the follies of our kind, to laugh out loud comedy."

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Copyright © 2011-2013 by Bobbi A. Chukran.
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Happy trails!

bobbi c.

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  • 60-second play
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  • Texas playwright
  • Texas playwright Bobbi A. Chukran
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  • Texas western comedy play
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  • Youth in Education Summer Shorts Play Festival
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