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My Holiday Gift to You!

My Holiday Gift to You!

This morning while lying bed drinking coffee, a candy cane striped light bulb appeared. Why not make the entire Dark Journey’s Short Story Collection FREE on Smashwords?

From the Dark Side Charity Anthology Donation News

From the Dark Side Charity Anthology Donation News

The hype for From the Dark Side doesn’t have to be over.

From the Dark Side: A Charity Anthology–Our First Donation

From the Dark Side: A Charity Anthology–Our First Donation

We weren’t sure how much we’d be able to raise with the anthology, but this morning I made our very first donation with the sales from our creation: $100.

The Commitment Report

Today’s going to be a big, relaxing day with our friends from Canada, the Church family, and after the week James and I had, we definitely deserve a long day of good friends, R&R and outdoor awesome.

From the Dark Side Anthology: Day One Report

We sold a grand total of 29 copies of From the Dark Side at $4.99 each. After Amazon and Smashwords take their cut, we managed to raise $104.34 to donate to The Office of Letters and Light on our very first day out.

From the Dark Side: A Charity Anthology

From the Dark Side: A Charity Anthology

So, after you buy a copy, please help us spread the word to your friends and family. And remember: You don’t need an eReader or Kindle to read the electronic story.

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Mark BurningHawk Baxter’s “Exo”

The final excerpt from the From the Dark Side anthology is Mark BurningHawk Baxter’s “Exo.” “Exo” is an interesting story with an incredible twist, but no matter how I sliced it into excerpt form, it’s tough to give you an accurate preview.

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Pearce Kilgour’s “Reflected Dreams”

How else can we be expected to celebrate tomorrow’s grand release date than by sharing more excerpts? The third Thursday excerpt is from Pearce Kilgour’s “Reflected Dreams.”

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Keith Dugger’s “The Viewing Room”

Our second sneaky peek at From the Dark Side comes to you from author Keith Dugger. Dugger is an avid writer of bizarro and dark fiction, and you can find out more about him at his official site. For now, please enjoy this little clip from his story: “The Viewing Room.”

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Jason Warden’s “Assimilation”

The first of today’s short excerpts comes to you from ShadowCastAudio editor, Jason Warden, and it’s titled Assimilation. Warden has such a great descriptive sense, I loved reading this, and so will you. So much so, you’ll feel compelled to pick up the anthology just to find out what happens next.

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Jacqueline Roth’s “Shadow’s Embrace”

The second of Wednesday’s excerpts comes to you from author Jacqueline Roth. The story is titles Shadow’s Embrace, and you can check out more about her and her novels by visiting her official website. She is an amazing writer I have worked with on so many projects in the past, it was an honor to be able to work with her again. Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for two more excerpts, and the anthology goes on sale Friday morning!

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Nicole Godin’s “Reptilian”

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Nicole Godin’s “Reptilian”

I announced on Twitter this morning that instead of just one excerpt today and tomorrow, there will be two. TWO EXCERPTS! Squee. The first excerpt comes to you from Canadian author, Nicole Godin, and it’s titled “Reptilian.” Enjoy, and check back later for excerpt number two.

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Jake Bible’s “Through the Last WH”

With just two more full days until the anthology debuts, I’ve got three more excerpts for you. Today’s excerpt comes from an incredibly talented author you probably recognize. Jake Bible’s Dead Mech was the very first drabble novel, and he’s offering it for free on his websi. For now, you’ll have to chew on this little excerpt from Jake’s “Through the Last WH.”

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Joseph Bowley’s “Lucy’s Story: Rose and Star”

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Joseph Bowley’s “Lucy’s Story: Rose and Star”

Monday’s From the Dark Side anthology excerpt comes to you from Mainer, Joseph Bowley. Joe only just recently set up his very own wordpress site, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often to see what he’s up to. “Lucy’s Story: Rose and Star,” is a tantalizing tale that you will love, so be sure to check it out, and don’t forget: From the Dark Side goes on sale this Friday, July 9!

From the Dark Side Anthology News

It’s been an incredibly busy last month for me and the contributors, who have worked so hard to help promote the anthology. Not only has everyone been blogging and chatting things up via their social networking sites, but they’ve really gone the extra mile.

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Josh Crummer’s “Milestones (On Growing Up)”

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Josh Crummer’s “Milestones (On Growing Up)”

Today’s excerpt comes to you from Josh Crummer. Josh does not have an established online presence at this time, but it doesn’t matter. He is an INCREDIBLE poet. This is just a small snippet of the most excellent poem he contributed to the anthology.

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Nicole Ireland’s “Second Chances”

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Nicole Ireland’s “Second Chances”

Today’s excerpt comes to you from author/freelancer writer Nicole Ireland. Titled “Second Chances,” the full version of Nicole’s story can be found in the upcoming From the Dark Side charity anthology.

From the Dark Side Excerpt: Jennifer Williams’ “The Twin”

Check out an excerpt from the upcoming From the Dark Side charity anthology. Today’s tidbit comes from author/podcaster Jennifer Williams, and it’s titled, “The Twin.”

From the Dark Side: Excerpt from David Sobkowiak’s “Woof”

From the Dark Side: Excerpt from David Sobkowiak’s “Woof”

Check out an excerpt from author/podcaster David Sobkowiak’s contribution to the From the Dark Side charity anthology, “Woof.” Be sure to check out David’s other work as well, and come back tomorrow for another author excerpt. From the Dark Side will be available for sale on Friday, July 9.

From the Dark Side: Excerpt from Jim Ryan’s “The Looking Glass at Lughnasa”

From the Dark Side: Excerpt from Jim Ryan’s “The Looking Glass at Lughnasa”

Check out an excerpt from author/podcaster Jim Ryan’s contribution to the From the Dark Side charity anthology, “The Looking Glass at Lughnasa.” Be sure to check it out and come back tomorrow for another excerpt from an amazing author. Copies of From the Dark Side go on sale Friday, July 9.

From the Dark Side: Excerpt from Drew Beatty’s “Letter from a Possible Corpse”

Here is an excerpt from author/podcaster Drew Beatty’s contribution to the From the Dark Side Charity Anthology. Check it out, and tune in tomorrow for another sneak peek from a different author. Be sure to pick up your copy of the anthology next Friday, July 9.

From the Dark Side Anthology News

The anthology weighs in at just over 56,000 words, has twenty stories and poems and will be available in a variety of electronic formats on Amazon.com and Smashwords.com for $4.99.