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"Beware the Cartoonist" -- Joe Farley talks of his new collection on the Brown Posey Press Show

November 07, 2025

Joe Farley's short stories, poems and novellas dip into the supernatural, the paranormal and the strange. His new collection, Beware the Cartoonist, on Alien Buddha Press is a series of tales spanning back several years.

In this episode, Joe returns to discuss these works, including the title piece, and offers insights into his inspirations and writing style.

His previous collections include Nightmares and Hiccups, Farts and Daydreams, The Dog Scowls Instead of Biting, and the recently-released novella, Once Upon a Time in Whitechapel, which will put a twist on a famous detective and his partner.

Joe Farley's writings have appeared in publications that include Alien Buddha Zine, Voices from the Fire, Horror Sleaze Trash, Tales from the Blue Gonk Cafe, and Night Walkers.

He lives in his home city of Philadlephia.