Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 14
April 12, 2022
Two wins at the Australian Shadows Awards!
The anthology I conceived and edited, Spawn: Weird Horror Tales About Pregnancy, Birth and Babies (IFWG Publishing Australia), won in both its nominated categories at the 2021 Australian Shadows Awards!
I won "Best Edited Work", and Matt Tighe won "Best Short Fiction" for his story "A Good Big Brother", which opens the TOC. So happy, and very proud of Matt and all the Spawn contributors! A big thank you to Gerry Huntman of IFWG Australia for accepting my idea for publication.
Here's a link to the full list of nominees and winners of the 2021 Australian Shadows Awards: http://sinisterreads.com/2021-austral...
I won "Best Edited Work", and Matt Tighe won "Best Short Fiction" for his story "A Good Big Brother", which opens the TOC. So happy, and very proud of Matt and all the Spawn contributors! A big thank you to Gerry Huntman of IFWG Australia for accepting my idea for publication.
Here's a link to the full list of nominees and winners of the 2021 Australian Shadows Awards: http://sinisterreads.com/2021-austral...
April 6, 2022
Aurealis Awards finalists: SPAWN
More exciting news! The anthology I conceived and edited, Spawn: Weird Horror Tales About Pregnancy, Birth and Babies (IFWG Publishing Australia), is nominated for the Aurealis Award "Best Anthology".
In addition, contributors Tracie McBride and Antoinette Rydyr are both finalists in the "Best Horror Short Story" category for "Sins of the Mother" and "Mother Dandelion" respectively.
Along with the Australian Shadows nominations, my anthology is now up for five awards! So thrilled!
Here's the full list of finalists for the Aurealis Awards: https://aurealisawards.org/2022/04/06...
In addition, contributors Tracie McBride and Antoinette Rydyr are both finalists in the "Best Horror Short Story" category for "Sins of the Mother" and "Mother Dandelion" respectively.
Along with the Australian Shadows nominations, my anthology is now up for five awards! So thrilled!
Here's the full list of finalists for the Aurealis Awards: https://aurealisawards.org/2022/04/06...
April 4, 2022
Pre-orders now available for MAELSTROMS anthology
Maelstroms: 23 Tales of Dark Fantasy and the High Seas (Shacklebound Books) is now available for pre-order. The anthology includes my story "Cast Down".
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WZB41YR
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WZB41YR
March 31, 2022
Submission callout: KILLER CREATURES DOWN UNDER
Here's a great opportunity for Australian writers! Killer Creatures Down Under: Horror Stories with Bite will be edited by yours truly (award-winning author and anthology editor) and released by IFWG in June 2023.
Submissions open on Friday 22 April 2022 to Australian writers only (citizen/resident/ex-pat), and close Friday 15 July 2022. Stories must feature Australian creatures.
Interested? Full submission guidelines are here: https://ifwgaustralia.com/2022/03/31/...
Submissions open on Friday 22 April 2022 to Australian writers only (citizen/resident/ex-pat), and close Friday 15 July 2022. Stories must feature Australian creatures.
Interested? Full submission guidelines are here: https://ifwgaustralia.com/2022/03/31/...
March 29, 2022
Cover reveal of anthology MAELSTROMS
Shacklebound Books is a small press that publishes science-fiction, fantasy and horror anthologies.
Editor Eric Fomley has revealed the cover for Maelstroms: 23 Tales of Dark Fantasy and the High Seas. I'm happy to say that the TOC includes my story "Cast Down".
https://shackleboundbooks.wordpress.c...
Editor Eric Fomley has revealed the cover for Maelstroms: 23 Tales of Dark Fantasy and the High Seas. I'm happy to say that the TOC includes my story "Cast Down".
https://shackleboundbooks.wordpress.c...
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...
