Interesting things are afoot today. To begin with, I came home to find that my short story "The Winter Experiment" has been accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of Macabre Cadaver. This will be my second time appearing in the pages of this magazine and I am thrilled to be included yet again. I'm not sure which issue it will be in, as they are a bit backlogged at the moment, but will keep you posted when I get more information.
In other news, I also found out this evening that there is a good chance that I will be appearing as a guest on an Internet Talk Radio show sometime next month. Basically, the format will be an author's rountable discussion with questions phoned in from callers to promote the Zombology series of anthologies from Library of the Living Dead Press (readers of this blog will know that I have stories appearing in two of these books). Right now schedules are being coordinated and details worked out so, again, I will have to keep you posted as I learn more.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Letters from The Dead
A few days ago, I saw a call for submissions on one of the writer's message boards I frequent. It was for a new anthology that will be released by Library of The Living Dead Press (who, as regular readers of this blog will know, will also be featuring two of my stories in two editions of the upcoming Zombology series). I was very intrigued by the idea behind this book, as I thought it sounded like a pretty novel idea, and knew immediately that I wanted to be part of it.
The basic idea behind the book is this (taken from the publisher's website):
"You’re trapped and there’s no way out. There is a ravenous hoard of undead cannibals outside your door and their going to get in, sooner than later. You have to face the unavoidable truth that you’re not going to survive the zombie apocalypse, there is no escaping this time and no one is coming to rescue you. This is your last chance to tell your story, say your good byes, or confess your sins. Time is running out, so grab that pen and a piece of paper or scratch it into the wall with your useless car keys. How ever you’re going to do it, you need to do it fast. Start now before it’s to late, write your-- Letters From the Dead. "
How could I not want to be part of a collection like that??? So I sat down and pounded out a little 817 word flash entitled "Letter to My Unborn Daughter" and sent that puppy out. I really didn't do any editing or second drafts on this one. Quoting again from the publisher: "The true Letters From The Dead have more impact than a short story because they're written to simulate the real gut wrenching experience of the writer contemplating his or her own unavoidable death by being eaten alive." So I wanted my story to be as much stream-of-consciousness as possible.
I came home today to find an acceptance letter waiting in my inbox for me. Woohoo!!! I can't wait until I actually start receiving my contributor's copies of these books. There's something about holding an actual book in my hands that has my work in it that I can't explain . . . .
The basic idea behind the book is this (taken from the publisher's website):
"You’re trapped and there’s no way out. There is a ravenous hoard of undead cannibals outside your door and their going to get in, sooner than later. You have to face the unavoidable truth that you’re not going to survive the zombie apocalypse, there is no escaping this time and no one is coming to rescue you. This is your last chance to tell your story, say your good byes, or confess your sins. Time is running out, so grab that pen and a piece of paper or scratch it into the wall with your useless car keys. How ever you’re going to do it, you need to do it fast. Start now before it’s to late, write your-- Letters From the Dead. "
How could I not want to be part of a collection like that??? So I sat down and pounded out a little 817 word flash entitled "Letter to My Unborn Daughter" and sent that puppy out. I really didn't do any editing or second drafts on this one. Quoting again from the publisher: "The true Letters From The Dead have more impact than a short story because they're written to simulate the real gut wrenching experience of the writer contemplating his or her own unavoidable death by being eaten alive." So I wanted my story to be as much stream-of-consciousness as possible.
I came home today to find an acceptance letter waiting in my inbox for me. Woohoo!!! I can't wait until I actually start receiving my contributor's copies of these books. There's something about holding an actual book in my hands that has my work in it that I can't explain . . . .
Friday, March 27, 2009
New Publication
Last Saturday, I received notification that my notoriously hard to place short story, "Day of The Sentient" has been accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of OG Speculative Fiction Magazine. I sent the contract in on Monday and am not awaiting payment and notification of exactly which edition the story will appear in. Around the same time period, I received notification that the Zombology series of anthologies have now become a paying market . . . as is OG Speculative Fiction. These three stories will mark the first time I have actually been paid (in something other than a free copy) for my work.
Very satisfying indeed
Very satisfying indeed
Friday, February 20, 2009
An Evening of Submissions
I have spent the evening trying to find homes for some of my shorter works. I've sent off "The Winter Experiment" to Macabre Cadaver in the hopes that they will be willing to take a chance on its slightly unconventional style. Basically, when writing this piece I was trying to go for the style of the Beat writers in a horror genre with just a dash of Japanese folklore thrown in for good measure.
Another piece that has been tricky to find a home for is "Day of the Sentient"; this is a sci-fi tale on the surface, but I have been repeatidly told by various editors that it is too introspective to be included in their sci-fi magazines. So now it's been submitted to "OG's Speculative Fiction" magazine.
Wish me luck!
Another piece that has been tricky to find a home for is "Day of the Sentient"; this is a sci-fi tale on the surface, but I have been repeatidly told by various editors that it is too introspective to be included in their sci-fi magazines. So now it's been submitted to "OG's Speculative Fiction" magazine.
Wish me luck!
First Post
Recently, I received notification that my short story, "Gospel of the Dead", will be featured in an upcoming anthology published by Library of the Living Dead Press. Zombology II: Return of the Reanimates will showcase 16 short stories all with the centralized theme of Zombies. As an avid aficionado of the walking dead, my inclusion in this book thrills me to no end. Not only am I looking forward to seeing my first publication in an honest-to-god book, but I also can't wait to read the offerings of the other contributors.
In other news, work on my novel has come to a crashing halt lately. I just need to sit down, dig my heels in, and apply myself for at least an hour or so a day.
But this is enough for now. I basically just wanted to enter something so that my page isn't blank :)
In other news, work on my novel has come to a crashing halt lately. I just need to sit down, dig my heels in, and apply myself for at least an hour or so a day.
But this is enough for now. I basically just wanted to enter something so that my page isn't blank :)
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