Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 31
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.
August 16, 2018
Author interview for the DeadCades anthology
My short story “Stagecoach from Castlemaine”, first published in my award-winning collection Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories, is included in the upcoming horror anthology DeadCades, due for release in October.
One of the editors, Stephanie Ellis, interviews me about my story and its inspiration.
http://infernalclock.blogspot.com/201...
One of the editors, Stephanie Ellis, interviews me about my story and its inspiration.
http://infernalclock.blogspot.com/201...
August 8, 2018
"Hair and Teeth" in Aurealis #113
My horror short story, "Hair and Teeth", is published in Aurealis #113, with original artwork by Lynette Watters.
"Aurealis #113 rolls out some red-hot fiction with the raw and confronting ‘Hair and Teeth’ from Deborah Sheldon, the future noir visions of Brad McNaughton in his ‘Wormholes and the Woman with the Fake Tan’, plus the cool brutality of Matt R O’Connor’s ‘Bits’. Our non-fiction hits the heights, too, with Claire Fitzpatrick’s ‘Universal Monsters and the New Age of Fear’ and the second part of Chris Large’s insightful interview with Fantasy legend, Raymond E Feist. And to top it off we have stunning artwork and a constellation of reviews of the latest speculative fiction. If you’re into science fiction, fantasy or horror, it doesn’t get much better than Aurealis."
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
"Aurealis #113 rolls out some red-hot fiction with the raw and confronting ‘Hair and Teeth’ from Deborah Sheldon, the future noir visions of Brad McNaughton in his ‘Wormholes and the Woman with the Fake Tan’, plus the cool brutality of Matt R O’Connor’s ‘Bits’. Our non-fiction hits the heights, too, with Claire Fitzpatrick’s ‘Universal Monsters and the New Age of Fear’ and the second part of Chris Large’s insightful interview with Fantasy legend, Raymond E Feist. And to top it off we have stunning artwork and a constellation of reviews of the latest speculative fiction. If you’re into science fiction, fantasy or horror, it doesn’t get much better than Aurealis."
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
July 23, 2018
Story accepted by AntipodeanSF
I'm thrilled to announce that my flash fiction piece, “Entombed”, will be published in the October issue of AntipodeanSF.
This online spec-fic magazine has been showcasing original science-fiction, fantasy and horror stories since 1998. The AntipodeanSF Radio Show is also broadcast via terrestrial radio waves.
You can find more information on the magazine here: https://www.antisf.com/
This online spec-fic magazine has been showcasing original science-fiction, fantasy and horror stories since 1998. The AntipodeanSF Radio Show is also broadcast via terrestrial radio waves.
You can find more information on the magazine here: https://www.antisf.com/
July 16, 2018
AWHA Mentorship Program 2018 Now Open!
The Australasian Horror Writers Association invites applications from AHWA members for its 2018 Mentorship Program. From the AHWA website:
THREE new mentorships are available with award-winning writers Alan Baxter, Deb Sheldon, and Kaaron Warren, who will work one-on-one with successful mentees to offer advice and guidance on a selected work. (A fourth editorial mentorship carries over from last year.)
Run over a three-month period from August to December 2018, successful mentees will be entitled to 10–15 hours of mentoring, which includes reading time for the materials submitted. The cost to successful selected mentees is $175 to cover a mentor honorarium and an administration fee.
Applications close on 31 July 2018.
More information here:
https://australasianhorror.wordpress....
THREE new mentorships are available with award-winning writers Alan Baxter, Deb Sheldon, and Kaaron Warren, who will work one-on-one with successful mentees to offer advice and guidance on a selected work. (A fourth editorial mentorship carries over from last year.)
Run over a three-month period from August to December 2018, successful mentees will be entitled to 10–15 hours of mentoring, which includes reading time for the materials submitted. The cost to successful selected mentees is $175 to cover a mentor honorarium and an administration fee.
Applications close on 31 July 2018.
More information here:
https://australasianhorror.wordpress....
June 24, 2018
Short story accepted by Aurealis magazine
My short story "Hair and Teeth", a body- and psychological-horror tale, will be published in the August issue of Aurealis magazine.
Aurealis is Australia's longest running small press science fiction, fantasy and horror magazine. Take a look at their recent issue here: https://aurealis.com.au/
Aurealis is Australia's longest running small press science fiction, fantasy and horror magazine. Take a look at their recent issue here: https://aurealis.com.au/
