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Published Works

From time to time, a poem or story finds a home beyond this site. I keep track of those moments here, along with books, anthologies, podcast appearances, and other published work.

Books

Before moving to independent releases, several of my books were published through Amazon. These editions are no longer available, but their covers remain here as a record of the work.

Composite image showing the covers of four previously published books by Eric Montgomery: Echoes of the Mind, Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Spectra Noir: Shadows in the Light, and Multifarious Dimensions of Meh.
Covers from previously published books by Eric Montgomery, including Echoes of the Mind, Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Spectra Noir: Shadows in the Light, and Multifarious Dimensions of Meh.

Any future books will be released as ebooks directly through this site. Madp03t Labs is my independent publisher, allowing me to maintain full control over how my work is written, produced, and released.

In 2026, I released The Last Smuggle, a limited edition illustrated science fiction short story. Produced as a small print run of 30 signed copies, it featured artwork by comic illustrator Nicolò Arcuti.

The Last Smuggle cover
Cover of The Last Smuggle, written by Eric Montgomery and illustrated by Nicolò Arcuti.

 

Selected Publications & Appearances

Here you’ll find appearances, interviews, journals, magazines, and other places where my work has been featured.

BRAINSTORYUM
Anna Tizard’s podcast where words take strange turns and become story ideas. It’s based on a surrealist word game called Exquisite Corpse, and she regularly reads my work along with that of other writers. I have to admit, I love hearing her bring my words to life.

Recent episodes include (youtube links): 84, 88, 90, 92, and 95.

 

PROMPTED!
This was my short-run podcast about creativity, constraint, and the strange little sparks that writing prompts can start. The full archive lives on Spotify.

 

BOOKED
A podcast that explores creativity with indie writers. I joined for an episode (on YouTube) shortly after releasing Spectra Noir: Shadows in the Light, my poetry and short story collection that leans toward the darker side of things.


 

In August of 2025, I submitted 10 haiku to the 5-7-5 Haiku Journal and its host, DJ Tyrer. All 10 haiku were accepted for publication.


 

My flash fiction piece “Shadowline” appeared in SciFanSat Magazine in August 2025.