All Entries in the "Writing" Category
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”
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”
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)”
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”
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”
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”
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.
Tuesday is for Tesla
The funny thing about all this is Tesla had no patience for those who believed in psychic power and phenomenon. Despite that impatience, he had an almost unsettling belief in extraterrestrial life. Some have even speculated that Tesla’s visions came from alien beings.
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.
The Commitment Report
I feel a little like Willy Wonka this morning, as I reflect on all I’ve got going on right now. So little to do, so much time. STOP! Strike that. Reverse it…
Dark Journeys #10: The Handy Man
The Handy Man is available for download for just $.99 on Amazon and Smashwords starting June 25.
Tuesday is for Tesla
While weak and bed-ridden, someone gave him a few volumes of fiction from across the ocean, among which were some of Mark Twain’s early writings. It was that writing, Tesla would later tell an emotional Twain, that saved his life.
The Commitment Report
Overall, it’s been an awesome and amazing week on the commitment front.
Dark Journeys Returns… ‘The Handyman’ Cometh
I just finished the second draft for “The Handyman” last night, and will drop a sneak preview of the cover art, but no excerpt yet. The excerpt will drop Wednesday in prep for the story’s release next Friday.
Tuesday is for Tesla
I’d like to build a time machine and go back to attend one of those lectures myself. Maybe I’d pop up to Rhode Island and pick up old Lovecraft and drag him away from his Auntie to see the show.
“The Southern Vampire Mysteries” Still Sort of Suck…
Despite having to work at 8 a.m. this morning, I stayed up until 1:30 to watch the ‘True Blood’ season three episode one premier. Today my head feels like someone stuck a corkscrew in it, but it was worth it.
From the Dark Side Anthology Report
I’ve been getting some emails asking about progress on the From the Dark Side charity anthology, so I thought I’d give you a little preview of the cover art. As it stands, six stories/poems have been edited and formatted, and I have a bunch more to go, so that is awesome progress. I do not [...]
The Commitment Report
This last week was probably one of the busiest, most productive weeks I’ve had in a long time. Moving forward anxiously with edits, writing and work, I had a lot on my plate in the last seven days, and though there were times I felt too full to keep going, I kept at it and prevailed.
Crossing the Streams: Writing Real Life
So how far is too far when you’re crossing the streams? Is it safe to insert elements from life, as long as you don’t hurt anyone in the real world?
Tuesday is for Tesla…
As someone who was never able to wrap her head around mathematical equation, I find it amazing that Tesla was able to perform not just mental math, but integral calculus in his head.
The Tao of Beans
As a person, I’m sort of conflicted about expectation, as I once had a friend long ago who told me, “If you have no expectations, you’ll never be disappointed.”
The Commitment Report
I realized that I have serious issues. Yes, we all do. Don’t lie, you have them too.
Dark Journeys #9: The Gentle Sound of Tapping
Walter Winthrop does not believe in anything he can’t see with his own two eyes. He thrives on logic and fact, and takes comfort in the certainty of mathematics and science.
Goblin Market is Done… Now What?
I really do want to thank everyone who stuck by me through this whole podcasting experiment. It wasn’t always timely, or easy. The sound quality hasn’t always been the best, but many have told me the story itself was compelling enough to keep you all by my side.
Dark Journeys #8: “Black Velveteen”
The ninth story in the Dark Journeys Short Story Collection, “Black Velveteen” has been called “A tale in the tradition of Isaac Asimov and Philip K. Dick, an emotionally-charged tale of artificial life. It is “I, Robot” for the 21st century.”
Dark Journeys #7 “Ahoy, Matey”
An army of microscopic, vengeance seekers are on the march toward her brain, and with every step they grow closer to taking over her mind. They hunger for brains, thriving on the sustenance of human glial cells. What better place to fuel that unnatural hunger than her high school reunion?
The Power of Community
When I asked if people wanted to help us raise money for Michael’s film project, so many writers came out of the woodwork and offered up their work without question. No one wanted to know, “What will I get from this?” No one asked if they’d get paid. They just wanted to help.
Dark Journeys #6 ‘The Faerie’s Kiss’
Dark Journey’s #6 will be available for download from Amazon and Smashwords on Friday, April 30, for just $.99, but I am giving away three PDF copies to the first three people who help spread the word on their blog…
My Thoughts About Selling Short Fiction…
As much as I hate labeling my creative endeavors as “product” (it sounds so dirty and cheap,) I know that in order to reach my target audience, I need to get creative and explore certain business models.
Between Moons Free Download This Weekend
Because I’m out of town this weekend, there is no new Dark Journey’s short story. Next week, there will be a brand new story, and I will be talking about that very soon. For now, however, to thank everyone who’s supported my Dark Journeys effort, I am giving away Between Moons free this weekend only. [...]
We Are All Part Of Something Bigger Than Ourselves
I know I am part of an incredibly talented community. And we are a community.
What Your First Paragraph Says About You As A Writer
We owe it to ourselves as writers and our readers to put out the best content we can. The first impression you make with the introduction to one story could carry over into your other work.
