Sep
9
“Doors” in GUD
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GUD issue 6, which contains my story, “Doors”, is now available for purchase from the GUD website. You can buy it in PDF format (available now – also with a gift PDF you can send to someone else) or in print version (which also comes with the PDF). The print issue, as far as I know, is printing now, and will ship to you when available.
You can also buy just my story if you want, but don’t. In addition to my story, the issue contains work from Lou Antonelli, Lavie Tidhar, Aliette de Bodard, and Ian McHugh, among others. I’m looking forward to reading the issue myself because of all the other contributors.
Hope you enjoy it.
Jul
16
The Clarion West Write-a-thon
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I have been remiss in not mentioning the Clarion West Write-a-thon which is going on right now. Some of you may remember this from last year. The idea is simple – during the weeks that the workshop is being run in Seattle, alumni (and others) set writing goals, get sponsors to sponsor them with cash money, and then work toward those goals. Many people share the results with those that sponsor them. It’s like one of those charity walk/run things except with writing instead.
As I’ve mentioned before, there are a lot of good causes out there that need your money. Causes that are bigger than whether I write chapters of my novel or not. But I think of it this way – you’re investing in the future of good writing. You’re helping to keep a workshop going that has a history of producing strong genre writers. A workshop that has helped writers like Kij Johnson (who is awesome), Daniel Abraham (also awesome), Cat Rambo (yes, awesome), Rachel Swirsky (very much awesome), Margo Lanagan (super-awesome) and more. So, the way I see it, if you take the money that you would spend on a book or a magazine or other fiction and donate it to the workshop, that’s guaranteeing you good fiction in the future. And it means another group of writers to keep writing the fiction we love, no matter what shape that fiction comes in.
So, my page is here, where you can sponsor me quite easily with Paypal. I’ve committed to writing a chapter a week in my work in progress novel. I haven’t quite managed to stick to that so far (the first week I wobbled) but I’ve been getting back on track recently. But even if you don’t want to sponsor me, consider sponsoring someone else. I think it’s worth it.
Thanks for listening.
Jul
15
Flowing Shapes now online
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I just got word this morning that my story, Flowing Shapes, is currently up and available to read for free at the brand new magazine, Basement Stories. This is their first issue and I’m happy to appear there. I hope the magazine has a long future.
Please check it out.
Jul
12
The Case of the Wounded Heart
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I refrained from saying anything earlier, despite receiving the acceptance, but now that I’ve received the contract I can reveal that my story,”The Case of the Wounded Heart”, will be appearing in the Lethe Press anthology, A Study In Lavender. The anthology is basically a gay-themed Sherlock Holmes anthology containing stories in which at least one of the characters from the Holmes mythos is portrayed as gay. I love Holmes stories, so I had a great time writing this one. It features Inspector Lestrade. Publication is currently set for summer of 2011.
May
17
“Card Sharp” in Way of the Wizard
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I found out this weekend that my story, “Card Sharp”, has been accepted for the Way of the Wizard anthology edited by John Joseph Adams. The anthology will be out in November from Prime Books.
I just learned, also, that Jeffrey Ford has a story in the anthology and I’m thrilled to think that I’ll be in the same pages as one of my heroes.
Apr
25
Is it that time again? A self-promotion extravaganza
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It’s been a little while since I spoke about current or past projects here, so I thought I would list a few things that I have out in the world or soon to be out in the world right now:
Fermented Adventures – this is a website I created to talk about beer and wine and drinking culture. I realize this isn’t as interesting for some, but it’s something that I enjoy. I’ve been making more of an effort to keep this updated and have recently started blogging about my homebrewing adventures. If you’re at all interested, stop by, take a look, comment if you like.
Sales! - I recently discovered that I had a story accepted by the soon to be relaunched Dreams of Decadence. DoD was formerly a magazine of vampire fiction, but in its new incarnation it will be focusing on urban fantasy and paranormal romance. I’m looking forward to seeing the mag in its new form. I also had another acceptance that I won’t give details about until I get the contract. But both stories were stories I wrote as holiday stories, my version of Xmas cards where instead of sending a card, I send people an original story.
Recent Publications – the following are recent publications of mine, along with some nice words that people have said about them. They are all still available if you’re interested. Listed in reverse order of publication.
Skulls & Crossbones: An anthology of fiction about women pirates, containing my story, “The Furies”, which received Honorable Mention in the Year’s Best Fantasy & Horror. Now available at Amazon.com and at Bedazzled Ink.
Shimmer’s Clockwork Jungle issue: containing Steampunk animal fables including my story, “The Emperor’s Gift”. The Mad Hatter’s Bookshelf and Book Review had some nice things to say about the issue. Not if You Were the Last Short Story on Earth picks my story as a favorite. And Rich Horton mentions me as well in his year-end roundup of Shimmer. Finally, SF Revu calls the story “touching”.
Steampunk Tales #4: Just as the title suggests, steampunk stories including my zeppelin adventure, “The Juggernaut”. Available in digital formats and as an app for the iPhone/iPod Touch and now the iPad. For $1.99 it’s incredible value.
Shadows of the Emerald City: weird Oz stories (that’s the Wizard of Oz, not Australia which is weird in its own way) containing my story, “Pumpkinhead”. The Amazon review in the previous link lists my story in the top 3. Brandon Bell at M-BRANE SF likes the anthology. Innsmouth Free Press calls the story, “a fine effort”.
Articles - I continue to participate in weekly Lost Round Tables at Tor.com, leading up to the finale. I also will have some other posts coming up soon on some fantasy favorites. All of my articles there can be found via this link.
Additionally, I should have a few more announcements to make in the coming months, one of them being my story, “Doors”, appearing in GUD’s next issue.
Enough about me, now. How are you?
Feb
23
It looks like the print version of the Skulls & Crossbones anthology is now out, containing my reprint story, “The Furies”. The full table of contents can be seen in the previous entry.
If you order directly from Bedazzled Ink Publishing, you can get 10% off the list price. The print version goes for 16.95 USD (15.26 with the discount), with the PDF and Mobipocket versions going for 9.95 USD (8.96 with discount).
272 pages of female pirate stories await you…
Feb
1
Skulls & Crossbones ebook edition is out!
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I received word that the Skulls & Crossbones anthology, with my story, “The Furies”, is now available as an ebook from the publisher. I know that the ebook debate has been raging lately, but bypass all the issues with Amazon and the major publishers by buying this anthology of women pirate stories direct from the small press. Only $8.96 and available in mobipocket and PDF file formats.
For those who like their books in dead tree versions, the print book should be shipping soon and I’ll update the blog with information as soon as it’s available.
From the website:
Raise the sails! Adjust the thrusters! Prepare to embark on courageous adventures on water, land, and sky. From Viking battles of revenge and high sea betrayal, to modern-day piracy and space banditry, these twenty tales conjure up our inner pirate. Join the crews of women pirates who triumph in victory, face the gallows, and become unlikely heroes–women who follow the code of the Skull & Crossbones.
“Ladgarda” by Christine Rains – “The Gallows” by Jove Belle – “Valkyry” by Rakelle Valencia – “Lost Treasure” by R. G. Emanuelle – “The Hangman’s Dance” by Jane Fletcher – “The Furies” by Rajan Khanna – “Devil’s Bargain” by Andi Marquette – “Fifty Octaves Deep” by Alice Godwin – “HMS Nefarious,” by Rod Santos – “Pirate Wannabe” by Aubrie Dionne – “Road Pirate Wanted” by Victoria Oldham – “The Brahmapur Buccaneer” by Matthew Fryer – “The Kindness of Strangers” Vicki Stevenson – “Resolution 1838” by David Brookes – “The After” by Carrie Vaccaro Nelkin – “Captain, Hook, and Mr. Shrike” by Cat Conley – “A Perfect Life” by Elaine Burnes – “Stardance” by Trace Miller – “The Passenger” by Megan Magill – “Pipettes for the Pirate” by Holly Ellingwood
Jan
15
Hour of the Wolf tomorrow
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Almost forgot to mention that my awesome writing group, Altered Fluid, will be on the Hour of the Wolf radio program (hosted by Jim Freund) tomorrow, January 16, from 5-7 AM (yes, in the morning). The show is on New York’s WBAI, 99.5 FM. Paul Berger will be reading a new story live on the air and then the rest of the group will critique it live on the air, as we’ve done in the past.
Jim’s show is always fun and is one of the few things worth waking up for prior to 4 AM.
If you’re not an insomniac, a diehard fan or a vampire, the show will be available for streaming after broadcast.
Jan
14
Skulls & Crossbones
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Below is the cover image for the Skulls and Crossbones anthology soon to be released from Mindancer Press.
The anthology will reprint my story, “The Furies”, which originally appeared in Shimmer’s Pirate Issue. “The Furies” was my first published story and I’m really excited to see it appearing again in this anthology.
I’m still waiting to hear when the book will be available, but it should be coming soon.