Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 30
September 30, 2018
"Entombed" in AntipodeanSF
My flash fiction piece, "Entombed", is included in AntipodeanSF #243.
https://www.antisf.com/the-stories/en...
AntipodeanSF is devoted to the promotion of the best in short-short speculative fiction from the podes and antipodes, and in the promotion of fresh, new speculative writers.
https://www.antisf.com/the-stories/en...
AntipodeanSF is devoted to the promotion of the best in short-short speculative fiction from the podes and antipodes, and in the promotion of fresh, new speculative writers.
September 27, 2018
Author interview with Sinister Reads
Sinister Reads is a project managed by the Australasian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) to promote the work of its members.
Sinister Reads interviews me about my latest release, the horror novel Contrition (IFWG Publishing Australia).
https://sinisterreads.wordpress.com/2...
Sinister Reads interviews me about my latest release, the horror novel Contrition (IFWG Publishing Australia).
https://sinisterreads.wordpress.com/2...
September 26, 2018
"For Weirdless Days and Weary Nights" in Breach #8
My horror short story, "For Weirdless Days and Weary Nights", is published in Breach magazine #8.
"Our 8th issue skews heavily to horror, covering a few different subgenres by some amazing writers. Deborah Sheldon (Contrition, Thylacines) starts things off with 'For Weirdless Days and Weary Nights', a dark tale about friends discovering an abandoned campsite. Jessica Nelson-Tyers and David Stevens follow with 'Hit and Rot' and 'Baby, Cold Outside', two stories that may make you think twice the next time you get in a car. Ferne Merrylees' mournful fantasy 'Garage Sale of Lost and Unwanted Things' offers a brief respite before William Cook's brutal 'Death Comes Calling'. Carlington Black's darkly comic 'The New Suit' pits two men against each other, while Sam M. Phillips goes to a bleak place in 'Twisted Labyrinth'. Here we have a brilliant collection of stories from across Australia and New Zealand, by new, emerging and established authors. And to top it off, regular contributor Claire Fitzpatrick shows off her art skills with her first Breach cover."
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
"Our 8th issue skews heavily to horror, covering a few different subgenres by some amazing writers. Deborah Sheldon (Contrition, Thylacines) starts things off with 'For Weirdless Days and Weary Nights', a dark tale about friends discovering an abandoned campsite. Jessica Nelson-Tyers and David Stevens follow with 'Hit and Rot' and 'Baby, Cold Outside', two stories that may make you think twice the next time you get in a car. Ferne Merrylees' mournful fantasy 'Garage Sale of Lost and Unwanted Things' offers a brief respite before William Cook's brutal 'Death Comes Calling'. Carlington Black's darkly comic 'The New Suit' pits two men against each other, while Sam M. Phillips goes to a bleak place in 'Twisted Labyrinth'. Here we have a brilliant collection of stories from across Australia and New Zealand, by new, emerging and established authors. And to top it off, regular contributor Claire Fitzpatrick shows off her art skills with her first Breach cover."
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
September 21, 2018
The Horror Tree review of my novella "Thylacines"
The Horror Tree is a resource for writers, offering submission information on all the latest horror anthologies and publishers. The Horror Tree also posts articles, news and interviews.
I'm thrilled with their five-star review of my bio-horror novella "Thylacines" (Severed Press).
The reviewer, UK author Alyson Faye, writes, "If you liked Jurassic Park or any other novels in that vein, you’ll go for this novella. It’s the equivalent of a B movie on steroids."
You can read the full review here:
https://horrortree.com/epeolatry-book...
I'm thrilled with their five-star review of my bio-horror novella "Thylacines" (Severed Press).
The reviewer, UK author Alyson Faye, writes, "If you liked Jurassic Park or any other novels in that vein, you’ll go for this novella. It’s the equivalent of a B movie on steroids."
You can read the full review here:
https://horrortree.com/epeolatry-book...
September 20, 2018
Author interview with Breach magazine
Breach Magazine interviews me about my writing, horror tropes, and indie publishing in Australia.
https://www.breachzine.com/single-pos...
Breach is a bi-monthly online zine for SF, horror and dark fantasy short fiction.
https://www.breachzine.com/single-pos...
Breach is a bi-monthly online zine for SF, horror and dark fantasy short fiction.
September 11, 2018
Author interview with Writers Victoria
In my Q&A with Writers Victoria, I discuss a range of topics including the inspiration behind my newest title (the noir-horror novel Contrition), and the different approaches I use for screenwriting and prose fiction.
https://writersvictoria.org.au/writin...
Writers Victoria is all about writing. With nearly 3,500 members, it is the state’s largest organisation supporting Victorian writers. For more than 25 years, Writers Victoria has been a leading provider of information, resources and skills development for the Australian literary community.
https://writersvictoria.org.au/writin...
Writers Victoria is all about writing. With nearly 3,500 members, it is the state’s largest organisation supporting Victorian writers. For more than 25 years, Writers Victoria has been a leading provider of information, resources and skills development for the Australian literary community.
Ellen Datlow "Honourable Mentions"
So thrilled! Two of my short stories, "Angel hair" and "Species endangered", make Ellen Datlow's Honourable Mentions List 2017 for Best Horror of The Year volume 10.
https://ellendatlow.com/category/news/
Both of these stories were original to my collection Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories (IFWG Publishing Australia), which was nominated for an Aurealis Award, long-listed for a Bram Stoker Award, and winner of the Australian Shadows Award for "Best Collected Work 2017".
Congratulations to the writers selected for volume 10 and to all those in Ellen Datlow's Honourable Mentions list.
https://ellendatlow.com/category/news/
Both of these stories were original to my collection Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories (IFWG Publishing Australia), which was nominated for an Aurealis Award, long-listed for a Bram Stoker Award, and winner of the Australian Shadows Award for "Best Collected Work 2017".
Congratulations to the writers selected for volume 10 and to all those in Ellen Datlow's Honourable Mentions list.
September 6, 2018
Upcoming interview on Deadman's Tome Podcast
I will be a guest on the Deadman's Tome Podcast on Friday September 7th at 9.30 pm (CST USA), which will be Saturday September 8th at 12.30 pm (EST Australia). We'll be chatting about horror in general, my writing, and my latest release from IFWG Australia, the horror novel Contrition. (Plus, we get to play the drinking game "Have You Ever", in which I must try my best to get Mr Deadman smashed.)
https://deadmanstome.net/2018/09/02/c...
Mr Deadman's weekly podcast features interesting guests, exploration of the paranormal, discussion of conspiracy theories, and the occasional angry rant.
https://deadmanstome.net/2018/09/02/c...
Mr Deadman's weekly podcast features interesting guests, exploration of the paranormal, discussion of conspiracy theories, and the occasional angry rant.
September 2, 2018
Author interview with Clare Rhoden
Author Clare Rhoden interviews me about my latest release, the horror novel Contrition.
https://clarerhoden.com/2018/09/02/so...
The back-cover blurb of Contrition:
In her late teens, Meredith Berg-Olsen had all the makings of a runway model. Now in her late forties, after everything she had been through – including horrors that John could only guess at – she looked bloodless instead of pale, skeletal instead of slender, more dead than alive…
John Penrose has two secrets. One is the flatmate he keeps hidden from the world: his high-school sweetheart, Meredith. His other secret is the reason he feels compelled to look after her.
Contrition is a horror story with noir undertones and an atmosphere of mounting dread.
https://clarerhoden.com/2018/09/02/so...
The back-cover blurb of Contrition:
In her late teens, Meredith Berg-Olsen had all the makings of a runway model. Now in her late forties, after everything she had been through – including horrors that John could only guess at – she looked bloodless instead of pale, skeletal instead of slender, more dead than alive…
John Penrose has two secrets. One is the flatmate he keeps hidden from the world: his high-school sweetheart, Meredith. His other secret is the reason he feels compelled to look after her.
Contrition is a horror story with noir undertones and an atmosphere of mounting dread.
August 26, 2018
Pre-orders now available for my novel Contrition
My horror novel, Contrition, will be released on 3 September 2018 in Australia/UK and New Zealand, and for a short time my publisher IFWG Australia will make direct sales. North American release will occur in November.
Until 10 September 2018, Australian, New Zealand, UK, Canadian and US readers can click on this link and buy a paperback for AU$32.95, including shipping:
https://www.paypal.com/webapps/hermes...
Pre-orders are also now available on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/...
The back-cover blurb of Contrition:
In her late teens, Meredith Berg-Olsen had all the makings of a runway model. Now in her late forties, after everything she had been through – including horrors that John could only guess at – she looked bloodless instead of pale, skeletal instead of slender, more dead than alive.
John Penrose has two secrets. One is the flatmate he keeps hidden from the world: his high-school sweetheart, Meredith. His other secret is the reason he feels compelled to look after her.
Contrition is a horror story with noir undertones and an atmosphere of mounting dread.
Until 10 September 2018, Australian, New Zealand, UK, Canadian and US readers can click on this link and buy a paperback for AU$32.95, including shipping:
https://www.paypal.com/webapps/hermes...
Pre-orders are also now available on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/...
The back-cover blurb of Contrition:
In her late teens, Meredith Berg-Olsen had all the makings of a runway model. Now in her late forties, after everything she had been through – including horrors that John could only guess at – she looked bloodless instead of pale, skeletal instead of slender, more dead than alive.
John Penrose has two secrets. One is the flatmate he keeps hidden from the world: his high-school sweetheart, Meredith. His other secret is the reason he feels compelled to look after her.
Contrition is a horror story with noir undertones and an atmosphere of mounting dread.
