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Revenge of the Space-Surfing Butt Monkeys: COVER RE-REVEAL?

So I wasn't completely happy with the previous cover for Gale Harbour 2: Revenge of the Space-Surfing Butt Monkeys. I had an idea but I just couldn't get it to confer what I wanted.So here's a new version:I do like this one, it's a lot cleaner and impactful than the previous one. There is, however, one glaring issue that someone pointed out to me, and now I can't unsee it. What about you? Anyone

The Butt Monkeys Are Coming! (Pre-Order Launch and #IWSG February 2022)

At long last, GALE HARBOUR BOOK 2: Revenge of the Space-Surfing Butt Monkeys is available for Pre-Order!Butt Monkeys is the direct sequel to my 2020 book, Psycho Hose Beast From Outer Space. Here's the blurb:Newfoundland, Canada, 1993.It's been a year since a handful of kids defeated the Psycho Hose Beast in the sleepy town of Gale Harbour, Newfoundland. Our heroes have entered into the era of

GUEST POST: MY MAGIC SUMMER by Brian Carmody RELEASE DAY

I'm back! Finally trying to get myself organized this year, and I'm starting off by sharing the latest release from Dancing Lemur Press. Please be sure to check out MY MAGIC SUMMER by Brian Carmody. It drops today!!THE BOOK!Who are these moon maidens?Summer of ’94 and Connor Whelan is excited to spend the last three months before his senior year with his uncle in Texas. Aware this trip is due to

Obligatory IWSG Post So I Don't Lose My Place On The List

December question - In your writing, what stresses you the most? What delights you?The biggest stress I have right now is that I have a manuscript sitting, mostly complete, waiting for edits and I haven't been able to work on it in weeks. What delights me is finishing it. Happy Holidays Everyone!Hugs & Kisses,CDGK

Walking the Obscenity Line + AN ANNOUNCEMENT! (#IWSG October 2021)

 October Question - In your writing, where do you draw the line, with either topics or language?This is a fun one. Not too long ago, I was pretty adamant about writing whatever the fuck I wanted. In fact, when I used to write for a role-playing game site, I purposefully wrote a vulgar and inflammatory style, which I look back on now and cringe. It was mostly me just trying to be edgy for edgy's

Just the Question (#IWSG September 2021)

IWSG QUESTIONHow do you define success as a writer? Is it holding your book in your hand? Having a short story published? Making a certain amount of income from your writing?The answer to this question evolves as you grow and change as a writer. My first goal was to finish writing a book. Next was holding a book in my hand. Getting a short story published was also a goal.Currently, my next level

ughhhh... (#IWSG August 2021)

I had hoped that today I would be announcing the release date for Gale Harbour Book 2. Actually, I really wanted to announce it last month, but this was my back-up deadline. Unfortunately, it's still not happening. It all had to come crashing down eventually.The last year has been very positive for me, writing-wise. I published a book, wrote another, had four short stories appear in anthologies

...It'll work itself out fine (#IWSG June 2021)

Hey, look! It's my first time this year posting two months in a row for IWSG! (Please don't drop me from the list, Alex, I'm at #59 and I don't want to start over!)June QuestionFor how long do you shelve your first draft, before reading it and re-drafting? Is this dependent on your writing experience and the number of stories/books under your belt?I know I should wait between first draft and

NEW RELEASE: A Quick Spell by Patricia Josephine (Guest Post)

It's a great day! Friend of the blog, Patricia Josephine/Lynne has a new book out! I already read this latest collection of short (short!) fiction, and really enjoyed it. You can check out my review here. And find out more about Patricia's book below!Magic.Myths.Fantasy.We are bewitched by what we can't see.Conjure delight with a fantastical collection of tales. Each story is told in exactly 200

DARK MATTER and other frivolities...(#IWSG, May 2021)

What the hell... I missed another IWSG post last month? I don't even know where I am anymore...As you've no doubt seen from other IWSG blogs today, the latest IWSG Anthology was released this week! Dark Matter: ARTIFICIAL, published by Dancing Lemur Press, is now available for purchase! Featuring brand-new stories from 9 amazing writers (plus me), you're sure to find something to satisfy any