Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 10
April 21, 2023
AHWA Mentorship Program 2023
Every year, the Australasian Horror Writers Association assembles a team of award-winning and award-nominated industry professionals to help emerging writers better their craft through the AHWA Mentorship Program. Successful applicants are matched with mentors for an intensive one-on-one development program of about 12 weekly sessions.
I will be a mentor again this year, along with Alan Baxter, Paul Mannering, Kaaron Warren, J. Ashley-Smith, Greg Chapman, Shane Walsh-Smith, Eugen Bacon, and Shayne Armstrong. Applications opened Friday 21 April.
For further details on how to apply for a mentorship, see: https://australasianhorror.com/mentor...
I will be a mentor again this year, along with Alan Baxter, Paul Mannering, Kaaron Warren, J. Ashley-Smith, Greg Chapman, Shane Walsh-Smith, Eugen Bacon, and Shayne Armstrong. Applications opened Friday 21 April.
For further details on how to apply for a mentorship, see: https://australasianhorror.com/mentor...
April 17, 2023
Part One: Ginger Nuts of Horror "Behind the Scenes" of KILLER CREATURES DOWN UNDER anthology
What inspires horror stories?
In this four-part series exclusive to Ginger Nuts of Horror, the contributors of Killer Creatures Down Under: Horror Stories with Bite (edited by yours truly) have agreed to pull aside the curtain and reveal the inspiration behind their nightmarish tales.
PART ONE includes insights from (me) editor Deborah Sheldon, and writers Keith Williams, Ben Matthews, and Anthony Ferguson.
https://gingernutsofhorror.com/featur...
IFWG Publishing will release my anthology on May 15th.
In this four-part series exclusive to Ginger Nuts of Horror, the contributors of Killer Creatures Down Under: Horror Stories with Bite (edited by yours truly) have agreed to pull aside the curtain and reveal the inspiration behind their nightmarish tales.
PART ONE includes insights from (me) editor Deborah Sheldon, and writers Keith Williams, Ben Matthews, and Anthony Ferguson.
https://gingernutsofhorror.com/featur...
IFWG Publishing will release my anthology on May 15th.
April 13, 2023
My story in ANDROMEDA SPACEWAYS MAGAZINE BEST STORIES: VOL 5
Dubbed "Australia's pulpiest SF magazine", Andromeda Spaceways is a fantasy, horror and science fiction magazine published quarterly. The first issue came out in 2002. They regularly publish "best of" anthologies.
I'm pleased to say Andromeda Spaceways Magazine Best Stories: Volume 5 is out now and includes my story "All the Stars in Her Eyes", first published in issue #80. My story was subsequently shortlisted for the 2020 Aurealis "Best Science Fiction Short Story" Award, and included in Year's Best Hardcore Horror #6.
Here's more information about Andromeda Spaceways Magazine Best Stories: Volume 5, including the full TOC and links to retailers - https://andromedaspaceways.com/best-s...
I'm pleased to say Andromeda Spaceways Magazine Best Stories: Volume 5 is out now and includes my story "All the Stars in Her Eyes", first published in issue #80. My story was subsequently shortlisted for the 2020 Aurealis "Best Science Fiction Short Story" Award, and included in Year's Best Hardcore Horror #6.
Here's more information about Andromeda Spaceways Magazine Best Stories: Volume 5, including the full TOC and links to retailers - https://andromedaspaceways.com/best-s...
April 11, 2023
Poem reprinted in ILLUMEN MAGAZINE
Edited by Tyree Campbell, Illumen Magazine publishes original poems in the genres of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Each issue also features artwork, articles, reviews, and interviews.
My poem, "Wheals and Whorls", first appeared in Illumen Magazine Winter 2023. Campbell decided to reprint my poem in the Spring 2023 issue, this time including my "behind the scenes" piece about the poetic form I used: a type of Welsh quatrain known as the cyhydedd hir.
https://www.hiraethsffh.com/product-p...
My poem, "Wheals and Whorls", first appeared in Illumen Magazine Winter 2023. Campbell decided to reprint my poem in the Spring 2023 issue, this time including my "behind the scenes" piece about the poetic form I used: a type of Welsh quatrain known as the cyhydedd hir.
https://www.hiraethsffh.com/product-p...
March 22, 2023
Horror Spotlight review of my novella MAN-BEAST
Oops, I missed this one! In November 2022, two reviewers from the Horror Spotlight reviewed my Aussie-historical-Bigfoot novella Man-Beast (Severed Press, 2021).
In part, Alex writes, “I don't know a single cryptid fan who will not devour this novella and then run off and tell all their friends.” Meanwhile, Laurie writes, “There's adventure, action, and even a few tender moments. If you like stomp and chomps I think you're going to love this wild novella.”
You can read the full review here:
https://www.horrorspotlight.com/2022/...
The novella's blurb: Taylor’s Travelling Troupe of boxers has set up its tent at an isolated sheep station: bored farmers always bet to excess. Headlining the bare-knuckle fighters is Bluey, marketed as ‘The Man-Beast’, a Sasquatch-like monster, chained and kept drunk enough to fight punters without killing them. But the troupe has returned to where Bluey was first captured. Recognising the mountains, he calls again and again. And when his call is answered, all hell breaks loose.
For more information on Man-Beast, including where to buy:
https://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com/...
In part, Alex writes, “I don't know a single cryptid fan who will not devour this novella and then run off and tell all their friends.” Meanwhile, Laurie writes, “There's adventure, action, and even a few tender moments. If you like stomp and chomps I think you're going to love this wild novella.”
You can read the full review here:
https://www.horrorspotlight.com/2022/...
The novella's blurb: Taylor’s Travelling Troupe of boxers has set up its tent at an isolated sheep station: bored farmers always bet to excess. Headlining the bare-knuckle fighters is Bluey, marketed as ‘The Man-Beast’, a Sasquatch-like monster, chained and kept drunk enough to fight punters without killing them. But the troupe has returned to where Bluey was first captured. Recognising the mountains, he calls again and again. And when his call is answered, all hell breaks loose.
For more information on Man-Beast, including where to buy:
https://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com/...
March 14, 2023
Contract signed for a new anthology with IFWG!
I’ve just signed another contract with IFWG Publishing International for my editorial services. My anthology – the theme and title to be kept under wraps for now – will be released in November 2024.
The submission callout will be announced June 2023 for a three-month submission window later in the same year. Submissions will be open to Australasian writers only. More details soon. Very excited about this one!
Here’s a link to the IFWG press release: https://ifwgaustralia.com/2023/03/13/...
The submission callout will be announced June 2023 for a three-month submission window later in the same year. Submissions will be open to Australasian writers only. More details soon. Very excited about this one!
Here’s a link to the IFWG press release: https://ifwgaustralia.com/2023/03/13/...
February 28, 2023
Pre-orders for KILLER CREATURES DOWN UNDER: HORROR STORIES WITH BITE
Available now are pre-orders for the ebook version of the anthology I conceived and edited, Killer Creatures Down Under: Horror Stories with Bite, to be released 15 May by IFWG Publishing: https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/...
The ebook is also available to pre-order on various other platforms including:
Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/kill...
Nook Book - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kill...
iBook - https://books.apple.com/au/book/kille...
Print preorders are filtering through, including direct from the IFWG distributor, IPG: https://www.ipgbook.com/killer-creatu...
The ebook is also available to pre-order on various other platforms including:
Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/kill...
Nook Book - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kill...
iBook - https://books.apple.com/au/book/kille...
Print preorders are filtering through, including direct from the IFWG distributor, IPG: https://www.ipgbook.com/killer-creatu...
February 12, 2023
My drabble "Fifty-Two Years Ago" published in Trembling With Fear
Trembling With Fear is the weekly fiction section published by the Horror Tree, offering drabbles, flash fiction and dark poetry. This week's selection includes my 100-word drabble "Fifty-Two Years Ago".
The TWF fiction is free to read here:
https://horrortree.com/trembling-with...
The TWF fiction is free to read here:
https://horrortree.com/trembling-with...
February 4, 2023
Aurealis Magazine reviews my collection LIMINAL SPACES: HORROR STORIES
Aurealis is Australia's longest-running small press science fiction, fantasy and horror magazine. Issue #157 includes a terrific review of my collection Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories (IFWG Publishing Australia, 2022).
In part, reviewer Chris Foster writes, "Length and style vary between the stories, some winding, others half-pager snapshots. Each arrives with recognisable characters, motives, sometimes monsters, where not all of the horror is gore and beast. Sheldon focuses more on the psychological trappings of walking on a world you understand subtly, before she pulls the rug from right under your feet."
Here's a link to Aurealis #157: https://aurealis.com.au/store/aureali...
For more information on Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories: https://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com/...
In part, reviewer Chris Foster writes, "Length and style vary between the stories, some winding, others half-pager snapshots. Each arrives with recognisable characters, motives, sometimes monsters, where not all of the horror is gore and beast. Sheldon focuses more on the psychological trappings of walking on a world you understand subtly, before she pulls the rug from right under your feet."
Here's a link to Aurealis #157: https://aurealis.com.au/store/aureali...
For more information on Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories: https://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com/...
January 1, 2023
Poem published in ILLUMEN MAGAZINE
Edited by Tyree Campbell, Illumen Magazine publishes original poems in the genres of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Each issue also features artwork, articles, reviews, and interviews.
Illumen Magazine Winter 2023 includes my poem, "Wheals and Whorls". The poetic form I used is a type of Welsh quatrain known as the cyhydedd hir.
So pleased that my name made the cover!
Here's more information about the issue: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/product-p...
Illumen Magazine Winter 2023 includes my poem, "Wheals and Whorls". The poetic form I used is a type of Welsh quatrain known as the cyhydedd hir.
So pleased that my name made the cover!
Here's more information about the issue: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/product-p...
