William Pauley III

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"The beauty of Pauley’s work is that he makes the reader (relatively) comfortable with these fun, weird elements and then injects the narrative with short bursts of deep thinking and questions that cut to the marrow of human nature." — Gabino Iglesias, author of The Devil Takes You Home

William Pauley III has been praised by critics and readers alike for his contributions to weird science fiction and horror over the last 15 years. He's received rave reviews from Fangoria Magazine, Verbicide, and Dead End Follies, the latter stating "William Pauley III is one of the most recognizable voi
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“I am a confused animal who fears the idea of progress, not because I do not wish to progress, but because I fear how those in control define progress.”
William Pauley III, Hearers of the Constant Hum

“When you're weird, you're timeless.”
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“How curious is this home, our tower?”
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“Whenever the wife wants to do drugs, she thinks about Sartre. One bad trip and then a giant lobster followed him around for the rest of his days.”
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“I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things.”
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“The most frightening thing in the world is to discover the abnormal in that which is closest to us.”
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“It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.”
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“This is not for you.”
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message 15: by William

William III Cindi wrote: "Thanks for the friend-vite. :)"

Thank you! 🫠


message 14: by Cindi

Cindi Thanks for the friend-vite. :)


message 13: by William

William III Alice wrote: "This a pleasure, thanks for the add."

Thank you! :)


message 12: by Alice

Alice This a pleasure, thanks for the add.


message 11: by William

William III Nono wrote: "Thank you for the invite! :)"

Nice to meet you!


PinkPanthress Thank you for the invite! :)


William III Richard wrote: "thank you for the friend"

Thanks, Richard!


Richard Dominguez thank you for the friend


William III Aaron wrote: "hello new friend. your book looks and sounds awesome! I am new to the bizzaro genre and thought that maybe you'd like to offer some suggestions for me to start with - aside from Doom Magnetic of co..."

I would recommend Naked Brunch if you're looking for my weirdest bizarro book. Sorry for the delayed response! Just saw this.


William III Arnez wrote: "Hey man, which of your books do you recommend me to start with?! I love bizarro and would like your craziest one!"

I would recommend Naked Brunch if you're looking for my weirdest bizarro book. Sorry for the delayed response! Just saw this.


William III Majenta wrote: "Hello, William! Thank you for contacting me. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Have a good tomorrow. Blessings!
Best wishes from Majenta"


Thank you! Happy everything to you as well!


Majenta Hello, William! Thank you for contacting me. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Have a good tomorrow. Blessings!
Best wishes from Majenta


message 3: by Arnez

Arnez Hey man, which of your books do you recommend me to start with?! I love bizarro and would like your craziest one!


message 2: by C. D.

C. D. Ward Thanks for the add, Mr. Pauley.

Do you plan on having any more collaborations with Mr. Barnett? I've read both anthologies that you two put out and loved them.


message 1: by Aaron

Aaron P. hello new friend. your book looks and sounds awesome! I am new to the bizzaro genre and thought that maybe you'd like to offer some suggestions for me to start with - aside from Doom Magnetic of course


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