Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 37

'March to the Grave' - Deadman's Tome

The latest issue of the horror magazine, Deadman's Tome, is 'March to the Grave', a grim look at the horrors of war. It includes my short story, 'Across the white desert'. Check out the Kindle edition here:
https://www.amazon.com/Deadmans-March...

'Anemone Enemy' anthology

Later this year, Oscillate Wildly Press is releasing their dark fiction anthology, 'Anemone Enemy'. I'm happy to announce that my flash fiction piece, 'Cast Down', will be included.

In the meantime, have a look at their 'Monsters Among Us' anthology, which offers tales by Cameron Trost, Mark Smith-Briggs and Anthony Ferguson, among many others: https://www.oscillatewildlypress.com/...

'Killing It Softly 2' anthology

In October 2016, the Digital Fiction Publishing Corporation in Canada released the widely acclaimed 'Killing It Softly' anthology, a collection of horror fiction written exclusively by women. The sequel, 'Killing It Softly 2', is due for release in October this year.

I'm thrilled to announce that I've just signed a contract to include my short story, 'A Faithful Companion', first published by Tincture Journal.

More information is to come. In the meantime, please check out the original 'Killing It Softly' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Softly...

'Devil Dragon' is now an audio book

My horror novel, ‘Devil Dragon’, is now available as an audio book, narrated by Gary Regal and published by Beacon Audiobooks, one of the largest independent audio book publishing companies in the United States.

More information here: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Dragon/d...

Contract signed with Desert Breeze Publishing

I’m pleased to announce I've signed a contract with Desert Breeze Publishing for my romance suspense novella, 'The Long Shot'.

The premise: 'After a six year estrangement from her troubled family, Simone Parker returns home with the hope of reconciling with her sister. When Simone is the only witness to a brutal and near-fatal bashing, she discovers that this little Australian town now harbours a criminal gang trafficking in illegal firearms. How can she help police officer Mitchell Ross in his investigation if her own sister might somehow be involved?'

The release date is expected to be September 2017. http://www.desertbreezepublishing.com/

Australian Shadows Awards

The Australian Shadows are the annual literary awards presented by the Australian Horror Writers Association. I’m thrilled to have been nominated in two categories.

My short story, 'What the Sea Wants' (SQ Mag #25, March 2016), is shortlisted for Best Short Fiction, and my novel, 'Devil Dragon' (Severed Press, November 2016) is shortlisted for Best Novel.

Good luck to all the shortlisted authors and publishers. You can see the full list of nominations here: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianSh...

'Devil Dragon' review - Kayla Gaskell

Book blogger, Kayla Gaskell, reviews 'Devil Dragon':
'The thrill of new knowledge paired with the almost completely alien world of evolutionary biology made this an engrossing read...'
You can read the full review here: https://kaylagaskell.wordpress.com/20...

'Devil Dragon' to become an audio book

Beacon Publishing Group will be releasing my horror novel, ‘Devil Dragon’, as an audio book. Award-winning and Grammy-nominated, Beacon is one of the largest independent audio book publishing companies in the United States. More news in upcoming weeks.
https://www.beaconaudiobooks.com/

Free ebook of short stories

If you visit my website http://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com and sign up for my newsletter, you'll receive a free download of my ebook, '300 Degree Days and other stories', originally published by the award-winning Ginninderra Press. Every month, my newsletter offers updates and giveaways, with absolutely no spam.

Short story competition: Australian Horror Writers Association

The Australian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) Flash Fiction & Short Story Competition is open to submissions until May 31, 2017. I'm honoured to be one of the judges.

For details on how to submit, please visit: http://www.australianhorror.com/index...

My fellow judges are the very talented Maree Kimberley and Glenn H. Mitchell.
Check out Maree: https://reekimberley.com/
And Glenn: http://www.glennhmitchell.com/