Cage Dunn's Blog, page 35

Take a Holiday in a Story

This was supposed to be: How to Find a Reader … And it started like this: Ooooooh! BookClubs – love bookclubs … which one? There are bookclubs out there, and places readers can apply to get pre-published books as long as they do a review. There are places readers can go to find books published … Continue reading Take a Holiday in a Story

Submissions Call : The Half You See

Originally posted on HorrorAddicts.net:
Dark Ink Books, the home of Tom Savini’s and Kane Hodder’s official biographies is proud to announce an open call for submissions for its newest thematic horror fiction anthology. “Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.” -Edgar Allan Poe, The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof.…

This Sublime Darkness FREE for a few days…

Originally posted on Things in the Well:
This week we are celebrating the nomination for the Bram Stoker Awards of Greg Chapman’s short story ‘The Book of Last Words’ by making the collection FREE for five days from Amazon. This is the kindle version, and includes some of Greg’s amazing artwork as well as his…

Urban Fantasy?

This is the last day! Last call for takers: Not on the Cards Last day it will be free. Come see, come see, take a chance to read a modern story of urban fantastic set in Camberwell Markets, Melbourne, Australia. Smashwords only, last day, come one, come all … Oh, and have a look around … Continue reading Urban Fantasy?

Read the Cards

Hmmm, energy abounds, says one draw. But I’m a bit tired and might have a nap before I consider the message further … Or maybe pull another card: Judgement. Yes, sounds much more interesting. Oh, Judgement. What does it mean – am I to sit in judgement? Of what or whom? Me or them? Do … Continue reading Read the Cards

Who Is This Person?

Character, a Writerly Discussion: Lots of books deal with how to create characters, enhance a story with great characterisation, and other techniques – but ask this first: Why will a reader connect to this person? What’s special about them? Is it clear something needs to change? What is the journey they need to undertake to … Continue reading Who Is This Person?

Smashwords in March!!

My page is here, but there are many other Indie Authors who may pique your readerly interests. Have a look, check out the discounts. And spread the word! Readers: Where to Find Books Smashwords Read an Ebook Week Catalog – This is the hub of the action, where you find nearly 80,000 multi-format books regularly priced at free … Continue reading Smashwords in March!!

Itchy

Not the scratchy kind. This Itchy is a bloke in a story. The one I submitted for Outback Horrors by Things in the Well. The email came, and I ignored it for a few minutes, responded to some other stuff, kept glancing at it. Clicked on the tab to open it, read it — The … Continue reading Itchy

Ahem, Hope …

Today is 26 Feb (in Australia). Tomorrow the anthology comes out. Still available for pre-order until then, but it can be in your reader … And there’s a special offer I’ll make, just for you: If you can find the one error in my story, I’ll send you a free eBook. You can choose which … Continue reading Ahem, Hope …

The Right Word

When I saw this, it brought to mind the little error in the last book … a malapropism. What is a gator, and how can you slip it over your boots? By skinning it and using it as a gaiter! Did I change it in the story? Not yet. I could fix it in the … Continue reading The Right Word