Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 32
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....
April 16, 2018
"300 Degree Days and Other Stories" is available in paperback
My dark literary collection, "300 Degree Days and Other Stories", is now available in paperback.
https://www.amazon.com/300-Degree-Day...
Back of the book blurb:
Sometimes, the ties that bind are sharp enough to cut. In these eleven stories, set in contemporary Australian suburbia, Deborah Sheldon examines the darker side of family relationships. Unsettling and incisively written, each story of betrayal, envy, loss or bad blood resonates for a long time after reading.
Originally published by award-winning Ginninderra Press, "300 Degree Days and Other Stories" is now available as a reprint through Oscillate Wildly Press.
"Sheldon's stories lift the skin of small, suburban lives to expose the raw nerves beneath. Her writing is intimate, compelling and alarming..." - The Short Review, UK
"I enjoyed '300 Degree Days' for its authentic portrayal of how people behave and respond to challenges in their relationships. It’s not always pretty, but it’s real, and that made it a winner for me." - Whispering Gums
https://www.amazon.com/300-Degree-Day...
Back of the book blurb:
Sometimes, the ties that bind are sharp enough to cut. In these eleven stories, set in contemporary Australian suburbia, Deborah Sheldon examines the darker side of family relationships. Unsettling and incisively written, each story of betrayal, envy, loss or bad blood resonates for a long time after reading.
Originally published by award-winning Ginninderra Press, "300 Degree Days and Other Stories" is now available as a reprint through Oscillate Wildly Press.
"Sheldon's stories lift the skin of small, suburban lives to expose the raw nerves beneath. Her writing is intimate, compelling and alarming..." - The Short Review, UK
"I enjoyed '300 Degree Days' for its authentic portrayal of how people behave and respond to challenges in their relationships. It’s not always pretty, but it’s real, and that made it a winner for me." - Whispering Gums
April 14, 2018
Upcoming UK horror anthology: "DeadCades"
The first "Infernal Clock" horror anthology had 24 stories covering a period of 24 hours. The second anthology, "Calendark: The Infernal Almanac", continued the theme of time with stories set on special dates of the year. Upcoming in October will be the last instalment in the series, "DeadCades", featuring stories set from the 1880s to the 2020s.
I’m happy to announce that my story, “Stagecoach from Castlemaine”, will be kicking off the TOC.
Click here for more information about the horror anthology series: https://infernalclock.blogspot.com.au/
I’m happy to announce that my story, “Stagecoach from Castlemaine”, will be kicking off the TOC.
Click here for more information about the horror anthology series: https://infernalclock.blogspot.com.au/
Featured in Bookworms Corner Blog Spot
Bookworms Corner Blog Spot features me in their Author Spotlight, which includes an author interview plus terrific reviews of my two latest horror releases, the novella "Thylacines" and the collection "Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories".
An excerpt from the collection review: "Like all the talented horror authors, Deborah Sheldon knows to leave us with the fear of the unknown... This is a book that should not be passed by any lover of the horror genre."
You can read the full Author Spotlight feature here:
https://bookwormscorner801578463.word...
An excerpt from the collection review: "Like all the talented horror authors, Deborah Sheldon knows to leave us with the fear of the unknown... This is a book that should not be passed by any lover of the horror genre."
You can read the full Author Spotlight feature here:
https://bookwormscorner801578463.word...
April 9, 2018
Story excerpt featured on Speculative Fiction Showcase
Speculative Fiction showcase features an excerpt from "A guest for dinner", one of the stories in my collection "300 Degree Days and Other Stories".
You can read the excerpt here:
http://indiespecfic.blogspot.com.au/2...
You can read the excerpt here:
http://indiespecfic.blogspot.com.au/2...
April 6, 2018
Author interview with Speculative Fiction Showcase
Speculative Fiction Showcase shines a spotlight on science fiction, fantasy and horror. The site offers interviews with and guest posts by spec-fic writers, news from the SFF world, and info on the latest spec-fic releases.
Jessica Rydill of Speculative Fiction Showcase interviewed me about my writing habits, influences, and my latest release "300 Degree Days and Other Stories" (Oscillate Wildly Press). You can read the full interview here:
http://indiespecfic.blogspot.com.au/2...
Jessica Rydill of Speculative Fiction Showcase interviewed me about my writing habits, influences, and my latest release "300 Degree Days and Other Stories" (Oscillate Wildly Press). You can read the full interview here:
http://indiespecfic.blogspot.com.au/2...
