Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 31
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/
June 13, 2018
Author interview with Chat About Books
UK book reviewer and blogger Kerry Parsons of Chat About Books interviews me about my writing; my latest release, the dark collection "300 Degree Days and Other Stories" (Oscillate Wildly Press); and my upcoming horror novel "Contrition" (IFWG Publishing Australia).
You can read the full interview here: https://chataboutbooks.wordpress.com/...
You can read the full interview here: https://chataboutbooks.wordpress.com/...
June 9, 2018
My collection wins an Australian Shadows Award!
I'm thrilled to announce that my collection "Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories" won the Australian Shadows Award for Best Collected Work 2017.
The Australian Shadows are the annual literary awards presented by the Australasian Horror Writers Association to honour the very best in Australian and New Zealand writing and editing.
The Awards were held last night, Saturday June 10th, at the Continuum Speculative Fiction Convention in Melbourne.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. You can see the results here: https://www.facebook.com/AustHorror/p...
The Australian Shadows are the annual literary awards presented by the Australasian Horror Writers Association to honour the very best in Australian and New Zealand writing and editing.
The Awards were held last night, Saturday June 10th, at the Continuum Speculative Fiction Convention in Melbourne.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. You can see the results here: https://www.facebook.com/AustHorror/p...
May 24, 2018
Upcoming interview on Deadman's Tome Podcast
I will be a guest on the Deadman's Tome Podcast on Friday May 25th at 9.30 pm (CST USA), which will be Saturday May 26th at 12.30 pm (EST Australia).
https://deadmanstome.net/2018/05/24/c...
Mr Deadman's weekly podcast features interesting guests, exploration of the paranormal, discussion of conspiracy theories, and the occasional angry rant.
Call in during the show using US phone number: 2816172830
https://deadmanstome.net/2018/05/24/c...
Mr Deadman's weekly podcast features interesting guests, exploration of the paranormal, discussion of conspiracy theories, and the occasional angry rant.
Call in during the show using US phone number: 2816172830
May 10, 2018
Author interview with Lisa Haselton
Writer, editor and book reviewer Lisa Haselton interviews me about my short story writing and my latest release, the dark literary collection "300 Degree Days and Other Stories" (Oscillate Wildly Press).
You can read the full interview here: https://lisahaseltonsreviewsandinterv...
You can read the full interview here: https://lisahaseltonsreviewsandinterv...
May 9, 2018
"Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories" is shortlisted for an Australian Shadows Award!
The Australian Shadows are the annual literary awards presented by the Australasian Horror Writers Association to honour the very best in Australian and New Zealand writing and editing.
I’m thrilled that my collection "Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories" (IFWG Publishing Australia) is shortlisted for Best Collected Work of 2017.
Congratulations and good luck to all the shortlisted authors and editors. You can see the full list of nominations here:
https://australasianhorror.wordpress....
I’m thrilled that my collection "Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories" (IFWG Publishing Australia) is shortlisted for Best Collected Work of 2017.
Congratulations and good luck to all the shortlisted authors and editors. You can see the full list of nominations here:
https://australasianhorror.wordpress....
