For my writer friends, courtesy of Moonrat ala the New Yorker Magazine:
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009 I received the signed contract back from Pete Butler today (Editor for Triangulation: Dark Glass). On the Path is one step closer to publication…just 56 days away! The anthology will be published in time to be distributed during Confluence, Pittsburgh’s Literary Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention (now in it’s 21st year)! This is the fastest I’ve ever had any fiction published. (My non-fiction pieces at various newspapers? Totally different story.) What’s the fastest you’ve ever had anything published? The slowest? Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 I turned in final edits for a non-fiction piece today. It’s a chapter on Critique Groups (how to join or start one, how to give and receive a good critique, sample session, etc.) How to Write Paranormal is on target for publication in the fall. I can’t wait to see the rest of the chapters. I’ll post a Table of Contents (TOC) when I see the final. Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 There’s another five-star review on Amazon.com for Black Dragon, White Dragon. The review mentions my story — by (a minimalist) description, if not by name — as the reader’s favorite!
I know I’m a little late mentioning this. My writer friend Steve Southard pointed it out to me. I have to admit, as much as I like seeing good reviews, I don’t go looking for them… (Thanks, Steve!) The reviewer’s description doesn’t quite do my story justice. Read an excerpt here. Would you like to buy a copy? Saturday, May 9th, 2009 I received via email today my contract for Triangulation: Dark Glass. I’ll be signing it post-haste and winging it back to the Editor via snail mail Monday. “On the Path” will appear in July. Very exciting! Saturday, April 25th, 2009 I just got word that my story, On the Path, has been accepted for publication in the ParsecInk publication, Triangulation: Dark Glass. The anthology coincides with Confluence, Pittsburgh’s Science Fiction convention, July 24-26, 2009, so even though I’ve had some earlier acceptances this year…this story will be in print the soonest! Friday, April 24th, 2009
Friday, April 3rd, 2009 Here’s the cover of the Ricasso Press Anthology: Black Dragon White Dragon. You’ll find my story, The Dragon and San Marino inside.  You can buy it at Amazon or from me, if you want an autographed copy. Monday, March 30th, 2009 I’ve signed a contract with Eternal Press for my novella, Blood Soup, a dark fantasy about a king who sacrifices his twin daughter so that his twin son might live. Technically, Blood Soup is a reprint since it won a contest in July last year, but I’m not complaining. Eternal Press suggests that their authors create their own Web site. I had one at www.sff.net, but nothing really speaks “professional” like buying your own domain. So here it is. It feels a little strange, not unlike having your name up in lights…but with some permanency. I’m certain it will feel as comfortable as a worn pair of Levis after my 50th post or so. Do you like the layout? I hope so. I agonized over it. The big question is: Do I port all the old stuff over or just start fresh? Inquiring minds want to know. Or, at least, this one does. I’ll think about it. For now, it’s a blank slate: sort of like that fresh notebook in September when you’re starting the new school year. I’ve always liked that newness… |
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