Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 14
March 23, 2022
Author interview for the Horror Tree
Horror Tree posts an interview with me about my latest release, the collection Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories (IFWG Publishing Australia).
https://horrortree.com/an-interview-w...
In part, interviewer Robyn O'Sullivan writes, "Sheldon is a perfectionist. And it shows in her meticulous research of time, place and factual details. From complex characters and gritty plotlines to visual settings and skilfully-paced narratives, she never lets her readers down..."
https://horrortree.com/an-interview-w...
In part, interviewer Robyn O'Sullivan writes, "Sheldon is a perfectionist. And it shows in her meticulous research of time, place and factual details. From complex characters and gritty plotlines to visual settings and skilfully-paced narratives, she never lets her readers down..."
March 17, 2022
Australian Shadows Awards shortlists: SPAWN
Very exciting! The anthology I edited, Spawn: Weird Horror Tales About Pregnancy, Birth and Babies (IFWG Publishing Australia), is shortlisted in the “Edited Works” category of the Australian Shadows Awards.
And the anthology’s opening story, Matt Tighe’s “A Good Big Brother”, is nominated in the “Short Fiction” category.
You can see the full list of Australian Shadows Awards' finalists here: http://sinisterreads.com/australian-s...
And the anthology’s opening story, Matt Tighe’s “A Good Big Brother”, is nominated in the “Short Fiction” category.
You can see the full list of Australian Shadows Awards' finalists here: http://sinisterreads.com/australian-s...
March 15, 2022
LIMINAL SPACES: HORROR STORIES - author interview on Kendall Reviews
Kendall Reviews posts an author interview with me about my collection, Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories (IFWG Publishing Australia).
http://kendallreviews.com/interview-r...
In part, interviewer Robyn O'Sullivan writes, "Sheldon is a masterful writer, combining fascinating characters with gripping plots. Her narratives are engaging, well-paced and absorbing; often beguiling and always unputdownable. Her new collection encompasses all of this, and more. She never fails to surprise and delight! I recently caught up with Deborah to talk about the evocatively titled Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories...
http://kendallreviews.com/interview-r...
In part, interviewer Robyn O'Sullivan writes, "Sheldon is a masterful writer, combining fascinating characters with gripping plots. Her narratives are engaging, well-paced and absorbing; often beguiling and always unputdownable. Her new collection encompasses all of this, and more. She never fails to surprise and delight! I recently caught up with Deborah to talk about the evocatively titled Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories...
March 13, 2022
Hellnotes reviews my collection LIMINAL SPACES: HORROR STORIES
Hellnotes / Hellworld posts an absolutely terrific review of my new collection, Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories (IFWG Publishing).
In part, reviewer Mario Guslandi writes, "Sheldon is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors of dark and horror fiction and deserves to be more widely appreciated also outside the Australian speculative fiction setting. For those who are not yet familiar with this talented writer, this volume is a splendid opportunity to get acquainted with her remarkable fiction."
You can read the full review here: https://hellnotes.com/book-review-lim...
My collection is available from most physical and online bookshops, including Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Liminal-Spaces...
In part, reviewer Mario Guslandi writes, "Sheldon is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors of dark and horror fiction and deserves to be more widely appreciated also outside the Australian speculative fiction setting. For those who are not yet familiar with this talented writer, this volume is a splendid opportunity to get acquainted with her remarkable fiction."
You can read the full review here: https://hellnotes.com/book-review-lim...
My collection is available from most physical and online bookshops, including Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Liminal-Spaces...
March 11, 2022
"10 tips on how to title your horror story"
Ginger Nuts of Horror is the largest independent horror review and news website in Europe. They have just published my guest blog post, "10 tips on how to title your horror story".
https://gingernutsofhorror.com/featur...
https://gingernutsofhorror.com/featur...
March 3, 2022
LIMINAL SPACES: HORROR STORIES - author interview
Author, editor and publisher Cameron Trost interviews me about my latest release, the collection Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories (IFWG Publishing Australia).
https://trostlibrary.blogspot.com/202...
In part, Cameron's five-star Goodreads review of my collection states, "Highly recommended for fans of weird horror and a great place to start if you haven't yet read Deborah's fiction."
https://trostlibrary.blogspot.com/202...
In part, Cameron's five-star Goodreads review of my collection states, "Highly recommended for fans of weird horror and a great place to start if you haven't yet read Deborah's fiction."
My collection LIMINAL SPACES: HORROR STORIES is out now
IFWG Publishing Australia has released my collection Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories. It is available in ebook and print formats from all quality online and physical bookshops in Australia, UK, Europe and New Zealand. Preorders will come soon for North American readers, with a release scheduled in May 2022.
Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories comprises previously published fiction plus fiction original to the collection.
“Sheldon’s fiction continues to wow us in IFWG,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director. You can read the full press release here:
https://ifwgaustralia.com/2022/03/02/...
Back-cover blurb:
“Sheldon has an uncanny gift for unnerving imagery and story.” Aurealis Magazine
Transitions occur in a liminal space. The familiar is gone. The unknown lies ahead and with it, terrible possibilities. Award-winning author Deborah Sheldon explores liminal spaces in this collection of dark, unsettling fiction. Her characters teeter on frightening thresholds with no way back.
Liminal Spaces includes Sheldon’s award-nominated tales “For Weirdless Days and Weary Nights”, “All the Stars in Her Eyes” and "Barralang, Pop. 63", plus original and unpublished fiction.
Liminal Spaces: Horror Stories comprises previously published fiction plus fiction original to the collection.
“Sheldon’s fiction continues to wow us in IFWG,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director. You can read the full press release here:
https://ifwgaustralia.com/2022/03/02/...
Back-cover blurb:
“Sheldon has an uncanny gift for unnerving imagery and story.” Aurealis Magazine
Transitions occur in a liminal space. The familiar is gone. The unknown lies ahead and with it, terrible possibilities. Award-winning author Deborah Sheldon explores liminal spaces in this collection of dark, unsettling fiction. Her characters teeter on frightening thresholds with no way back.
Liminal Spaces includes Sheldon’s award-nominated tales “For Weirdless Days and Weary Nights”, “All the Stars in Her Eyes” and "Barralang, Pop. 63", plus original and unpublished fiction.
February 22, 2022
Unsettling Reads review of my novella MAN-BEAST
Authors and publishers H. Dair Brown & Robin Knabel of Unsettling Reads review and recommend books that make you shudder.
Unsettling Reads has posted a terrific review of my action-horror novella, Man-Beast.
In part, Robin Knabel writes, "...Sheldon made me feel compassion for the creatures. The reader is shown both sides of the story, so to speak. I found myself conflicted about which group to root for during the action scenes, since both had something important to fight for..."
You can read the full review here:
https://unsettlingreads.squarespace.c...
Unsettling Reads has posted a terrific review of my action-horror novella, Man-Beast.
In part, Robin Knabel writes, "...Sheldon made me feel compassion for the creatures. The reader is shown both sides of the story, so to speak. I found myself conflicted about which group to root for during the action scenes, since both had something important to fight for..."
You can read the full review here:
https://unsettlingreads.squarespace.c...
February 19, 2022
GARLAND COVE out now in paperback
Demain Publishing UK has released my crime novelette, Garland Cove, in paperback.
It's available to purchase from various booksellers around the world, including
Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Garland-Cov...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Garland-Cove-D...
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garland-Cove...
The back-cover blurb:
Shane Croft, part-time crim, moved with his wife from Melbourne to the coastal town of Garland Cove to make a fresh start. Instead, he became the reluctant informant of corrupt detectives, Terry Patterson and Michaela Green. Shane's one chance: gather evidence against them for a covert investigation in return for immunity from prosecution. However, suspecting they are under scrutiny, Patterson and Green decide to stage a fake robbery. Patterson plans to arrest the robber in the middle of a bank job, believing that positive media attention will derail the corruption investigation. Shane must set up the job. Despite his perfect planning, the bank job goes horribly wrong. Now Shane is persona non grata to the good guys and the corrupt coppers are hell-bent on killing him...
It's available to purchase from various booksellers around the world, including
Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Garland-Cov...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Garland-Cove-D...
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garland-Cove...
The back-cover blurb:
Shane Croft, part-time crim, moved with his wife from Melbourne to the coastal town of Garland Cove to make a fresh start. Instead, he became the reluctant informant of corrupt detectives, Terry Patterson and Michaela Green. Shane's one chance: gather evidence against them for a covert investigation in return for immunity from prosecution. However, suspecting they are under scrutiny, Patterson and Green decide to stage a fake robbery. Patterson plans to arrest the robber in the middle of a bank job, believing that positive media attention will derail the corruption investigation. Shane must set up the job. Despite his perfect planning, the bank job goes horribly wrong. Now Shane is persona non grata to the good guys and the corrupt coppers are hell-bent on killing him...
February 15, 2022
My new horror anthology
I'm thrilled to have sold another anthology concept!
From IFWG Publishing Australia: "IFWG is pleased to announce that we have signed award-winning author and anthology editor, Deborah Sheldon, to lead another exciting short fiction anthology project. We can’t, at this stage, reveal its title or theme, but we can say that a callout will be made in October 2022 to Australian, Australian resident and expat horror writers, with a three month deadline for submissions. The anthology will be released world-wide in the fourth quarter 2023. Sheldon’s effort last year as editor for Spawn: Weird Horror Tales About Pregnancy, Birth and Babies was an outstanding critical success and we very much look forward to working with her again. Please note, this anthology is NOT a sequel to Spawn."
https://www.facebook.com/IfwgAustrali...
From IFWG Publishing Australia: "IFWG is pleased to announce that we have signed award-winning author and anthology editor, Deborah Sheldon, to lead another exciting short fiction anthology project. We can’t, at this stage, reveal its title or theme, but we can say that a callout will be made in October 2022 to Australian, Australian resident and expat horror writers, with a three month deadline for submissions. The anthology will be released world-wide in the fourth quarter 2023. Sheldon’s effort last year as editor for Spawn: Weird Horror Tales About Pregnancy, Birth and Babies was an outstanding critical success and we very much look forward to working with her again. Please note, this anthology is NOT a sequel to Spawn."
https://www.facebook.com/IfwgAustrali...
