Deborah Sheldon's Blog, page 6

Interview with the Horror Tree about my novella REDHEAD TOWN

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.

The Horror Tree has posted an interview with me about my latest title, the dystopian-vampire horror novella Redhead Town, recently published by PsychoToxin Press.

In part, interviewer Robyn O'Sullivan writes:
"Deborah’s masterly writing holds you in thrall from the first sentence to the last word..."

You can read the full interview here:
https://horrortree.com/were-taking-a-...

For more information about Redhead Town:
https://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com/...

Interview about my novella REDHEAD TOWN

Dawn Colclasure writes children's books, poetry, books on writing, and both non-fiction and fiction books on the paranormal. She recently interviewed me about my novella Redhead Town.

Here's a link to the full interview:
https://dawncolclasureblog.blogspot.c...

And here's a link to Redhead Town's Amazon page:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXS5MC6D/

My novel CRETACEOUS CANYON is shortlisted for an Aurealis Award!

Some fabulous news to share! My action-adventure horror novel, Cretaceous Canyon (Severed Press, 2023), is shortlisted for the Aurealis Best Horror Novel Award! The winners will be celebrated at the Aurealis Awards ceremony in May.

The full list of nominees:
https://aurealisawards.org/2024/03/15...

The back-cover blurb of Cretaceous Canyon:
Australia’s outback holds a mysterious canyon. Hidden deep within is a forest of pine tree that dates from the Cretaceous Period. A megacorporation sends in a team of experts to research this canyon for botanical riches.
The expedition enters a no-man’s land formed 100 million years ago when Australia was still attached to Antarctica, and dinosaurs ruled the super-continent. But the canyon has more prehistoric and dangerous species than anyone could have possibly imagined.
Trapped and terrified, unarmed and unable to communicate topside, the team’s extraction deadline is six long hours away.
The frantic race for survival is on.

And here's the US Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTQW636/

Great review of my novella REDHEAD TOWN

Jen of Jenacidebybibliophile's book blog has posted a great review of my novella Redhead Town (PsychoToxin Press, 2024).

In part, Jen writes, "Redhead Town is a super fast read and an interesting twist on the typical vampire story. It’s set in a world where you tattle on your neighbors, aren’t allowed freedom of speech and must follow one way of thinking or else you’ll lose everything you’ve worked for. It’s a frightening place to exist and I found quite a few themes that are even starting to feel true in today’s world..."

Here's a link to the full review:
https://jenacidebybibliophile.com/202...

And here's the Amazon link for Redhead Town:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXS5MC6D/

OUT NOW from PsychoToxin Press: my novella REDHEAD TOWN

PsychoToxin Press has published my dystopian/vampire novellaRedhead Town. It's currently available in ebook format; the paperback edition is forthcoming.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXS5MC6D/

The back-cover blurb:

“LIFE IS BLOODY GOOD”
In Australia, vampires are a protected class.
Twenty-two towns are picked to siphon vampires, aka ‘redheads’, out of capital and regional cities. When polled, most Australians agree with this strategy. But most Australians don’t live in a ‘designated area’. Don’t have to step over drowsing redheads during the day. Or live in terror of marauding redheads during the night.
Mark Murphy is a nightshift worker in the designated area of Oleg’s Creek. His house is now worth nothing, and he can’t afford to leave. He’s heard rumours of The Refusal. Desperate, will he risk a grab at freedom?
Written by award-winning author Deborah Sheldon, Redhead Town is a dark tale of government overreach, societal breakdown, and one man’s love for his wife and son.

Terrific review of my novella REDHEAD TOWN

Author, YA editor and book reviewer Dawn Wilson has posted a terrific five-star review of my novella Redhead Town (PsychoToxin Press, 2024).

In part, Dawn writes, "I really enjoyed reading this book. It is SUCH a unique story! Accept vampires as productive members of society? Allow them to wander the streets and mingle with the people? Oh, no. God, no. But YES. That’s exactly what happens in this story[...] It’s the kind of story that made me think, made me worry, but ultimately made me ask myself how much of this was fiction…until it became reality?"

Here's a link to the full review:
https://dawnreviewsbooks.blogspot.com...

And here's the Amazon link for Redhead Town:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXS5MC6D/

Cover reveal: NOSFERATU UNBOUND

IFWG Publishing has revealed the cover for Nosferatu Unbound, edited by Steven Paulsen and Christopher Sequeira.

https://ifwgpublishing.com/2024/03/09...

Chantal Handley did the cover art, and Greg Chapman the cover design.

The anthology includes my story "Last of the Sacrificial Women", and will be released in June/July 2024.

Interview With Authors of Vampire Novels

I take part in a round-table interview hosted by Alison Armstrong, where four authors of vampire fiction chat about all things fanged.

https://horrorvacui.us/interview-with...

The other participants are:
Alison Armstrong - https://horrorvacui.us/
Brooklyn Ann - https://www.brooklynannauthor.com/
and Julie Lomoe - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

My vampire novella Redhead Town will be released 11 March, in both print and ebook formats, by PsychoToxin Press.
https://www.psychotoxin.com/

Here's the back-cover blurb:

“LIFE IS BLOODY GOOD”
In Australia, vampires are a protected class.
Twenty-two towns are picked to siphon vampires, aka ‘redheads’, out of capital and regional cities. When polled, most Australians agree with this strategy. But most Australians don’t live in a ‘designated area’. Don’t have to step over drowsing redheads during the day. Or live in terror of marauding redheads during the night.
Mark Murphy is a nightshift worker in the designated area of Oleg’s Creek. His house is now worth nothing, and he can’t afford to leave. He’s heard rumours of The Resistance. Desperate, will he risk a grab at freedom?
Written by award-winning author Deborah Sheldon, Redhead Town is a dark tale of government overreach, societal breakdown, and one man’s love for his wife and son.

Cover reveal for my novella REDHEAD TOWN

PsychoToxin Press has revealed the cover for my latest novella, the dystopian/vampire tale Redhead Town. You can see it here: https://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com/...

Redhead Town will be available, in ebook and print formats, on 11 March 2024.

Here's the back-cover blurb:

“LIFE IS BLOODY GOOD”
In Australia, vampires are a protected class.
Twenty-two towns are picked to siphon vampires, aka ‘redheads’, out of capital and regional cities. When polled, most Australians agree with this strategy. But most Australians don’t live in a ‘designated area’. Don’t have to step over drowsing redheads during the day. Or live in terror of marauding redheads during the night.
Mark Murphy is a nightshift worker in the designated area of Oleg’s Creek. His house is now worth nothing, and he can’t afford to leave. He’s heard rumours of The Resistance. Desperate, will he risk a grab at freedom?
Written by award-winning author Deborah Sheldon, Redhead Town is a dark tale of government overreach, societal breakdown, and one man’s love for his wife and son.

My poem: "The Midwife"

Nightmare Fuel is an online magazine that publishes dark fiction and poetry from Australian writers.

They recently published my poem "The Midwife" as part of their themed collection "Campfyre".

Here's a link to my poem, free to read: https://nightmarefuelmagazine.com/202...