Cameron L. Mitchell – Cameron L. Mitchell

My debut book ‘The Last Way’ is available for Pre-order Now!

My debut book ‘The Last Way’ is available for pre-order now from Querencia Press – and most other places books are sold! It will be released August 8th, 2025, so make sure to pre-order your copy now!

Here’s a brief description of the book:

A young boy in a small southern town plans to kill his father. Each chapter of The Last Way presents a different course of action to get the job done. He could push him off a high, rocky ledge; he might orchestrate an “accidental” shooting during a hunting trip; or, maybe he’ll slip enough crushed sleeping pills into his father’s booze to ensure he never wakes again. The possibilities are endless, and each one must be considered carefully.

As the boy’s fantasies grow darker and more gruesome, glimpses of his unstable life at home are slowly revealed. His father, a violently unpredictable man, has become such a menacing force that both the boy and his mother live in a near constant state of fear. It’s only a matter of time before one of his father’s drunken outbursts goes too far, leaving someone seriously hurt. Or worse.

With each passing day, the boy becomes more desperate to find a way out. He’s done nothing for far too long, but all that’s about to change. Murder might be the only way to escape the hell of life in the little red house.

Order your copy today! And let me know what you think!

Querencia Spring 2025 Anthology Available Now!

The Querencia Press Spring 2025 Anthology is now available to order! It includes an excerpt from my upcoming novella The Last Way (also available from Querencia Press).

Click here to get your copy today – it’s available at most other retail places as well.

The Spring 2025 Anthology is so beautifully done and includes work from many talented writers. Get your copy today – as a print issue or ebook!

When you buy the Spring 2025 Anthology, make sure to check out the excerpt from my book – and remember to pre-order your copy of The Last Way today!

One Eye to Heaven – published by Bird’s Thumb

My short story ‘One Eye to Heaven’ was just published by Bird’s Thumb (v.6, issue 1, Feb. 2019). Click here to read the story in full. There’s even an audio link so you can listen to me read it with my twangy southern drawl!

Here’s a brief excerpt from the story:

A stray dog wandered into our yard one day, scaring the chickens into a real tizzy. They clucked and squawked like they were under attack. Daddy ran out to the porch to see what the hell was going on, and we followed close behind, my sister and me. We saw the mutt right away, and it was a strange one, though he wasn’t after the chickens at all. He’d pushed his way through an opening in the fence surrounding our empty doghouse, sniffing around like he’d found his home at last. We’d lost our last litter of pups to parvo, and Daddy said the virus lived in the ground there, all around the doghouse. We tossed everything out that could have been contaminated, like the bowls for food and water, a couple of chew toys, and a tattered old blanket. We took our little terrier and moved her to a new home, out near the shed. Daddy was still trying to decide what to do with the old doghouse.

Rubbing his stubbly chin like he often did when thinking something over, he glanced down at us for a moment before returning his gaze to the dog. “Tell you what,” he said, sensing our excitement, “you two get rid of that dog, or I will. Got it?”

“Yeah,” my sister said, clasping her hands together. “We’ll chase it off.”

“You better,” he warned. “You ain’t gonna like it if I have to take care of it.”

Click here to read the full story. And please let me know what you think in the comments below!

‘Trash Bags’ – published by Cease, Cows

My short story ‘Trash Bags’ was just published by Cease, Cows (November 2018). Click here to read the full story. Below is a brief excerpt:

You want to tell the world about trash bags, how it feels to stuff everything you’ll ever need inside one. Mother says there isn’t room for more than one, nor is there time. Two trash bags – one for her, one for you. She tells you to hurry up, and don’t forget your toothbrush. You make sure to grab your favorite shirts, like the one with the Smurf on the front. You shove in a pair of denim pants, a pair of corduroys, and two pairs of shorts, even though it’s still cold out. No matter how far away it feels tonight, summer will eventually arrive, and you have to be ready. You add two sweaters, your pajamas with the race cars down the front, and your favorite He-Man toy, Screech the bird – he has floppy wings, and you love him most because he can fly up, up, and away. If you could be anything other than a boy, you’d be a bird with wings that could take you higher. You’re not sure Mother would approve of the toy since it isn’t a necessity, so you wrap it in a plain white t-shirt, hoping she won’t notice. Underwear and socks are boring, but you stuff those inside too.

To continue reading, click here. And let me know what you think in the comments below. Thanks!