Panverse publishing is putting together their second novella anthology and are seeking sci-fi/fantasy (with exceptions found in the guidelines) submissions in the 15,000 - 40,000 word range. The pay is $75 and you can find all the details here http://www.panversepublishing.com
For those of you who entered Jason Evan's Clarity of Night flash contest last time you might remember the name, Jaye Wells. She wrote a novel from one of her contest entries that landed her a publishing contract. Over at her blog she's written some advice for new writers that's pretty sound. Go have a read http://jayewells.com/2009/10/21/big-ass-advice-post/
And we have a new kid on the blog block. Welcome Mike Wilkerson to the crazy world of blogging. http://mike-wilkerson-writes.blogspot.com
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Noir Poetry at the Bar
If you're in The Big Apple tonight and in the mood for some kick-ass crime poetry here's your invitation, courtesy of The Lineup Blog:
You are cordially invited to the first reading from The Lineup, tonight (Thursday, October 22) from 7:00-9:00 PM at NYC's KGB Bar (85 East 4th Street). Scheduled readers include Jennifer L. Knox, Richie Narvaez, Carol Novack, Karen Petersen, Anthony Rainone, and Gerald So.
Issues 1 and 2 of The Lineup will be available for signing and sale, as will Carol Novack's CD Inventions II.Join us for this festive night of crime poetry.
Ah, go on, you know you want to!
You are cordially invited to the first reading from The Lineup, tonight (Thursday, October 22) from 7:00-9:00 PM at NYC's KGB Bar (85 East 4th Street). Scheduled readers include Jennifer L. Knox, Richie Narvaez, Carol Novack, Karen Petersen, Anthony Rainone, and Gerald So.
Issues 1 and 2 of The Lineup will be available for signing and sale, as will Carol Novack's CD Inventions II.Join us for this festive night of crime poetry.
Ah, go on, you know you want to!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Charity Anthology Call for Submissions
From Michael Bracken we have the anthology "Forsworn" call for submissions. This is a charity anthology to raise money to fight pancreatic cancer with the Lustgarten Foundation http://www.lustgarten.org the recipient of all profits from the sale of the book. The editors at Sleeping Beagle Books are looking for fantasy stories of 5000-10,000 words to fill this. You can find all the details at http://sleepingbeaglebooks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63:forsworn&catid=49:accepting&Itemid=61
Around the Blogs
Over at the BookFox blog http://www.thejohnfox.com/bookfox I found a link to an interview with John Grisham where he talks about his new book "Ford County" which is a collection of short stories. As Mr. Fox says in his post, it will likely draw some much needed attention to the short form. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woX268iHjBk
There's an interesting essay called "Changing Gears" by Laura Anne Gilman at this link http://varkat.livejournal.com/122095.html I know I'm always afraid when I step into a story I'm not sure about, one that veers from what I know I can write, so it's nice to know that I'm not alone.
Some very interesting thoughts about women and writing over at Poes Deadly Daughters this morning written by Sandra Parshall http://poesdeadlydaughters.blogspot.com/index.html and to quote Forrest Gump, "That's all I've got to say about that."
One blog that I enjoy stopping by every day is Do Some Damage where you'll find some very interesting thoughts on writing. But John McFetridge's piece about cozies back a week or so ago has really stuck with me. http://dosomedamage.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-louise-pennys-cozies-are-creepier.html What he finds scary about them, I find normal, maybe because I live in the country and know the workings of small towns. They're not the picket fence world that everyone believes them to be. Just like the big cities we have drug dealers, meth labs, adultery, murder and mayhem and that's a reality that most people don't seem to believe. If city folks knew the reality, they'd stay in the city rather than moving to the "peace and quiet" of the country. If I were to write about half of what goes on in my county alone people would be pretty quick to say that could never happen, but the reality is, it does. The trick is to write about it and make it seem real for the unbelievers out there.
There's an interesting essay called "Changing Gears" by Laura Anne Gilman at this link http://varkat.livejournal.com/122095.html I know I'm always afraid when I step into a story I'm not sure about, one that veers from what I know I can write, so it's nice to know that I'm not alone.
Some very interesting thoughts about women and writing over at Poes Deadly Daughters this morning written by Sandra Parshall http://poesdeadlydaughters.blogspot.com/index.html and to quote Forrest Gump, "That's all I've got to say about that."
One blog that I enjoy stopping by every day is Do Some Damage where you'll find some very interesting thoughts on writing. But John McFetridge's piece about cozies back a week or so ago has really stuck with me. http://dosomedamage.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-louise-pennys-cozies-are-creepier.html What he finds scary about them, I find normal, maybe because I live in the country and know the workings of small towns. They're not the picket fence world that everyone believes them to be. Just like the big cities we have drug dealers, meth labs, adultery, murder and mayhem and that's a reality that most people don't seem to believe. If city folks knew the reality, they'd stay in the city rather than moving to the "peace and quiet" of the country. If I were to write about half of what goes on in my county alone people would be pretty quick to say that could never happen, but the reality is, it does. The trick is to write about it and make it seem real for the unbelievers out there.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Crossing Genre Lines
With the launch of The Feral Pages http://www.theferalpages.com/ I have been thinking about cross genre stories. Now I enjoy blurring genre lines when I'm writing but they tend to put a crimp in the number of markets I can submit the work to. But I wonder if that's going to change. Why? you ask. Because with the wondering about this new trend I ran across several links related to this type of writing that I thought I'd share.
First up is Bev Vincents essay, "Genre Bender" http://storytellersunplugged.com/bevvincent/2009/10/17/genre-bender/
The next I found over at the Clockwork Storybook blog and from this link you'll find several others if you care to read on about this subject. http://clockworkstorybook.blogspot.com/2009/10/crossbreeding-genres.html
The last is an essay by Jeff VanderMeer who's new book "Finch" may have set off this abundance of links. Mr. VanderMeer has crossed his newest fantasy book with the tropes of mystery noir. No, I haven't read the book but I expect that if it does well you'll be seeing a lot more of this crossbreeding of genres. Http://crimespree.blogspot.com/2009/10/long-time-mystery-reader-first-time.html
The Fall issue of MystericalE hit the virtual streets this weekend with stories from familiar names like JR Lindermuth, Stephen D. Rogers, and JE Seymour among the roster of authors. And if you're going to jump on the genre bending train, MystericalE is a market that's open to this type of story.
And last, but certainly not least, The Women of Mystery blog has posted links to several writing contests if you'd like to toss your writing hat in the ring. http://www.womenofmystery.net/2009/10/few-more-writing-contests.html
Oh yes, Gemini Magazine has announced the winners of their flash fiction contest. They had over 400 entries, and the winner was Beverly Akerman for her excellent story "Pie" You can read her story and the honorable mentions here http://www.gemini-magazine.com/
And in the comments feel free to discuss the crossing of genres. Do you like your genres mixed and shaken or do you prefer them straight up?
First up is Bev Vincents essay, "Genre Bender" http://storytellersunplugged.com/bevvincent/2009/10/17/genre-bender/
The next I found over at the Clockwork Storybook blog and from this link you'll find several others if you care to read on about this subject. http://clockworkstorybook.blogspot.com/2009/10/crossbreeding-genres.html
The last is an essay by Jeff VanderMeer who's new book "Finch" may have set off this abundance of links. Mr. VanderMeer has crossed his newest fantasy book with the tropes of mystery noir. No, I haven't read the book but I expect that if it does well you'll be seeing a lot more of this crossbreeding of genres. Http://crimespree.blogspot.com/2009/10/long-time-mystery-reader-first-time.html
The Fall issue of MystericalE hit the virtual streets this weekend with stories from familiar names like JR Lindermuth, Stephen D. Rogers, and JE Seymour among the roster of authors. And if you're going to jump on the genre bending train, MystericalE is a market that's open to this type of story.
And last, but certainly not least, The Women of Mystery blog has posted links to several writing contests if you'd like to toss your writing hat in the ring. http://www.womenofmystery.net/2009/10/few-more-writing-contests.html
Oh yes, Gemini Magazine has announced the winners of their flash fiction contest. They had over 400 entries, and the winner was Beverly Akerman for her excellent story "Pie" You can read her story and the honorable mentions here http://www.gemini-magazine.com/
And in the comments feel free to discuss the crossing of genres. Do you like your genres mixed and shaken or do you prefer them straight up?
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday Linkage
This link was passed along by Michael Bracken. Unbranded Press is a brand new venue that's looking to publish ebooks. Right now, they're putting together a Wrestling Anthology with a November 9th deadline. 2500 to 7500 words. Pay is $5 plus royalties if sales are good. You can find the guidelines here http://www.unbrandedpress.com/
And from Cormac Brown we have a new flash zine called Disenthralled http://disenthrallme.wordpress.com/issues/issue-1/ If I understand the guidelines correctly the top word count is 200 and the open submission period is between the 15th and the 22nd of every month. New issues hit the streets on the 15th of each month. This is a non-paying market.
Lastly, a reader after my own heart. http://www.bscreview.com/2009/10/escaping-into-fiction-by-sharon-shinn/
And from Cormac Brown we have a new flash zine called Disenthralled http://disenthrallme.wordpress.com/issues/issue-1/ If I understand the guidelines correctly the top word count is 200 and the open submission period is between the 15th and the 22nd of every month. New issues hit the streets on the 15th of each month. This is a non-paying market.
Lastly, a reader after my own heart. http://www.bscreview.com/2009/10/escaping-into-fiction-by-sharon-shinn/
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Zine News
First off, is the annual MicroHorror Halloween Contest. I almost missed this one as it started on October 1st but the deadline is October 31 so you still have two weeks to enter. And it's always a fun contest to be a part of. This years theme "The Past!" with history being the impetus for the story. The top word count is 666. You can find more about the contest and a link to the rules here http://www.microhorror.com/microhorror
The first issue of The Feral Pages has launched http://www.theferalpages.com/ Very cool issue and they've got a contest called The Potato Head Challenge so writers can get a feel for combining genres in their stories. This is going to be a bi-monthly zine by the looks.
The October issue of The Dead Mule has gone live http://www.deadmule.com/
As has the October issue of The Collagist which is also having a flash fiction contest. There's a $5 fee to enter but there are cash prizes. http://www.thecollagist.com/
Thieves Jargon is now a monthly instead of a weekly and they've once again changed their guidelines and no longer require a query. http://www.thievesjargon.com/
And Suspense Thriller Zine's home page says the site is currently closed after only two issues. I'll let you know if things change. Their archives are still open if you're looking for something to read in the spy genre. Url to the left.
***Another late addition here. With a hat tip to Paul Brazill we've heard that the latest issue of Yellow Mama has now hit the virtual streets. Url to the left, folks.
The first issue of The Feral Pages has launched http://www.theferalpages.com/ Very cool issue and they've got a contest called The Potato Head Challenge so writers can get a feel for combining genres in their stories. This is going to be a bi-monthly zine by the looks.
The October issue of The Dead Mule has gone live http://www.deadmule.com/
As has the October issue of The Collagist which is also having a flash fiction contest. There's a $5 fee to enter but there are cash prizes. http://www.thecollagist.com/
Thieves Jargon is now a monthly instead of a weekly and they've once again changed their guidelines and no longer require a query. http://www.thievesjargon.com/
And Suspense Thriller Zine's home page says the site is currently closed after only two issues. I'll let you know if things change. Their archives are still open if you're looking for something to read in the spy genre. Url to the left.
***Another late addition here. With a hat tip to Paul Brazill we've heard that the latest issue of Yellow Mama has now hit the virtual streets. Url to the left, folks.
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