Patrick Rutigliano's Blog, page 23
December 23, 2011
Done!
The final novella, "Bit By Bit, Piece by Piece," is finished. Consequently, so is Off the Grid and Other Isolations.
The novella collection weighs in at just over 80,000 words. Unfortunately, it will have to await the ministrations of self-editing until January. I have a novel to prepare for my editor, after all!
Meanwhile, I think I'll indulge in a nice break until the end of the year. 2012 is going to get nuts.
Stay tuned.
The novella collection weighs in at just over 80,000 words. Unfortunately, it will have to await the ministrations of self-editing until January. I have a novel to prepare for my editor, after all!
Meanwhile, I think I'll indulge in a nice break until the end of the year. 2012 is going to get nuts.
Stay tuned.
December 10, 2011
The Last Update Before the End
Hi folks,
The fourth and final novella in Off the Grid and Other Isolations is coming close to the halfway mark and should be done by the new year. Things are also progressing very nicely on Surviving the Crash. The book has an editor lined up thanks to the fabulous generosity of Bobbie Metevier (whose editing talent graced several of the short stories in Black Corners), and my wife, Hannah, is already playing with some mock-ups of the cover art.
It's been a mad and stressful year, but it's almost over. I intend to make sure I have something to show for it in 2012. I also have two new novels I'm itching to start work on once the dust settles...
Stay tuned.
The fourth and final novella in Off the Grid and Other Isolations is coming close to the halfway mark and should be done by the new year. Things are also progressing very nicely on Surviving the Crash. The book has an editor lined up thanks to the fabulous generosity of Bobbie Metevier (whose editing talent graced several of the short stories in Black Corners), and my wife, Hannah, is already playing with some mock-ups of the cover art.
It's been a mad and stressful year, but it's almost over. I intend to make sure I have something to show for it in 2012. I also have two new novels I'm itching to start work on once the dust settles...
Stay tuned.
November 19, 2011
And so the Next Round Begins
Hi folks,
I've been taking a little break following the third novella in Off the Grid. It's been a crazy couple of months and I sorely needed it. Now that it's over, it'll be time to get started on the last story in the collection ASAP. I have no doubt the holiday season is going to make the job a major hassle for me (I work in retail), but I'll shoot for a January 1st deadline. After all, why not start the new year with two books ready for the editor?
I look forward to introducing you to Ms. Borelli much more formally in 2012. She may even make an appearance here. Stay tuned.
P.S. You can check out the first time paranormal exterminator, Frances Borelli appeared in print in Black Corners of a Blood-Red Room (along with forty-five other rather nasty short stories to keep you up at night):
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Corners-Blood-Red-Patrick-Rutigliano/dp/1453756531/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321760819&sr=8-1
Or if you prefer reading on those newfangled computubes:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/30939
I've been taking a little break following the third novella in Off the Grid. It's been a crazy couple of months and I sorely needed it. Now that it's over, it'll be time to get started on the last story in the collection ASAP. I have no doubt the holiday season is going to make the job a major hassle for me (I work in retail), but I'll shoot for a January 1st deadline. After all, why not start the new year with two books ready for the editor?
I look forward to introducing you to Ms. Borelli much more formally in 2012. She may even make an appearance here. Stay tuned.
P.S. You can check out the first time paranormal exterminator, Frances Borelli appeared in print in Black Corners of a Blood-Red Room (along with forty-five other rather nasty short stories to keep you up at night):
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Corners-Blood-Red-Patrick-Rutigliano/dp/1453756531/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321760819&sr=8-1
Or if you prefer reading on those newfangled computubes:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/30939
October 30, 2011
A (Not so) Happy Halloween
Bad news, folks.
The crappy economy we're stuck coping with has caused a strain on everyone, publishers included. Unfortunately, Library of the Living Dead press has not been immune to these conditions. In short, ten of the forthcoming works I had awaiting publication through the Library are now shelved.
Additionally, the publisher of one of my poems has yet to pay me five months after the fact. The book is already out of print too.
Life's a real schmuck sometimes.
The GOOD news is that all the short stories are still available via Black Corners of a Blood-Red Room. As to the flash pieces, articles, and poem...well, I'll just have to start shopping them around again when the time is right.
Also, the third novella in Off the Grid and Other Isolations should be done within the week.
The crappy economy we're stuck coping with has caused a strain on everyone, publishers included. Unfortunately, Library of the Living Dead press has not been immune to these conditions. In short, ten of the forthcoming works I had awaiting publication through the Library are now shelved.
Additionally, the publisher of one of my poems has yet to pay me five months after the fact. The book is already out of print too.
Life's a real schmuck sometimes.
The GOOD news is that all the short stories are still available via Black Corners of a Blood-Red Room. As to the flash pieces, articles, and poem...well, I'll just have to start shopping them around again when the time is right.
Also, the third novella in Off the Grid and Other Isolations should be done within the week.
September 3, 2011
Fall Update
Okay, it's not technically autumn yet, but I'd like to practice a little self-delusion after suffering summer's infernal heat for the better part of five months.
Things are moving ahead nicely on the writing front. My rounds of self-editing on Surviving the Crash are complete and its gone off for beta reading. I'm sure my teeth will soon be drawing blood from the parts of my fingers that no longer have the benefit of keratin.
I've also commenced composing another little collection for you all. This one will be all novellas. The titular read will be last summer's Off the Grid. The second is already complete, and while the third remains in the research stage, I think you'll all get a kick out of the unique episode in history I've decided to explore.
Meanwhile, the stories I placed in Alien Aberrations, Alienology, Horrorology, and Baconology are all available via Amazon. Oh yeah, and I hear the other stories in those anthologies are pretty good too.
Also! Living Dead Corner, headed by Michael Gardner, gave Black Corners a glowing review AND decided to feature me as the site's first author spotlight. He's also one of the people beta reading StC for me. So far, he's implied it's good.
Happy reading to you all.
Things are moving ahead nicely on the writing front. My rounds of self-editing on Surviving the Crash are complete and its gone off for beta reading. I'm sure my teeth will soon be drawing blood from the parts of my fingers that no longer have the benefit of keratin.
I've also commenced composing another little collection for you all. This one will be all novellas. The titular read will be last summer's Off the Grid. The second is already complete, and while the third remains in the research stage, I think you'll all get a kick out of the unique episode in history I've decided to explore.
Meanwhile, the stories I placed in Alien Aberrations, Alienology, Horrorology, and Baconology are all available via Amazon. Oh yeah, and I hear the other stories in those anthologies are pretty good too.
Also! Living Dead Corner, headed by Michael Gardner, gave Black Corners a glowing review AND decided to feature me as the site's first author spotlight. He's also one of the people beta reading StC for me. So far, he's implied it's good.
Happy reading to you all.
May 28, 2011
Success!
At 81k, roughly six months after I started, Surviving the Crash is finally done.
I couldn't be happier. I'm pleased with how the book's turned out, and I'm confident I can make it even better with some additional polish and editorial input. However, before then, I'm going to treat myself to a long rest.
After that, there will be three rounds of intense self-editing, beta readers, and an editor to look forward to. I also still need to decide whether I want to self-publish this thing or go the more traditional route. I'm leaning towards the former at the moment.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I think it's time to go for a walk and catch up on my reading (and that review for Shroud I've been putting off).
I couldn't be happier. I'm pleased with how the book's turned out, and I'm confident I can make it even better with some additional polish and editorial input. However, before then, I'm going to treat myself to a long rest.
After that, there will be three rounds of intense self-editing, beta readers, and an editor to look forward to. I also still need to decide whether I want to self-publish this thing or go the more traditional route. I'm leaning towards the former at the moment.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I think it's time to go for a walk and catch up on my reading (and that review for Shroud I've been putting off).
May 6, 2011
Sweating Blood
And now you know the title for the third section/novella of Surviving the Crash. It's currently at 13,000 words and rolling along as well as can be expected when balancing writing with a work schedule. Nonetheless, I think the rough draft of the whole book proper should be done by sometime this month. After that, I think I'll take a nice vacation and get some reading done.
Also, for the benefit of those living under rocks, THE Dunwoody's sequel to the fantastic Empire (Empire's End) is now available for order. Go hunt it down!
Surviving the Crash-35,000 words (done)
The Black Saint-21,000 words (done)
Sweating Blood-13000 words (in progress--estimated total of 24,000 words)
Also, for the benefit of those living under rocks, THE Dunwoody's sequel to the fantastic Empire (Empire's End) is now available for order. Go hunt it down!
Surviving the Crash-35,000 words (done)
The Black Saint-21,000 words (done)
Sweating Blood-13000 words (in progress--estimated total of 24,000 words)
April 10, 2011
The Black Saint
Is done!
Okay, it was done awhile ago, and I forgot to make a post (my bad). I'm in the middle of the first re-reading now and it's looking pretty good so far. With a little luck, I'll be able to get started on book three by the end of the month.
After that, I'm going to have to figure out whether I want to go traditional or try this whole self-published e-book thing I hear such good things about.
P.S. Fear not. If I choose the latter, I'll be hiring an editor.
Okay, it was done awhile ago, and I forgot to make a post (my bad). I'm in the middle of the first re-reading now and it's looking pretty good so far. With a little luck, I'll be able to get started on book three by the end of the month.
After that, I'm going to have to figure out whether I want to go traditional or try this whole self-published e-book thing I hear such good things about.
P.S. Fear not. If I choose the latter, I'll be hiring an editor.
February 21, 2011
One Down, Two to Go
That's right, folks, Surviving the Crash is done! It's a lean, pulpy book weighing in at just over 35,000 words. I've already re-read it twice and plan on doing so again before sending it off for beta reading.
However, that length offers me concern.
Trying to find a publisher that will consider a novel of that size is extremely difficult. Heck, even trying to find a publisher that will give a writer a fair shake on a novella is hard. Thus, I have decided to combine my trilogy all into the same book.
Three novels. One book. How's that for bang for your buck?
Thus, I am now in the midst of The Black Saint. It's at 2,500 words right now and rolling along nicely.
Ah, the things I get myself into...
However, that length offers me concern.
Trying to find a publisher that will consider a novel of that size is extremely difficult. Heck, even trying to find a publisher that will give a writer a fair shake on a novella is hard. Thus, I have decided to combine my trilogy all into the same book.
Three novels. One book. How's that for bang for your buck?
Thus, I am now in the midst of The Black Saint. It's at 2,500 words right now and rolling along nicely.
Ah, the things I get myself into...
February 4, 2011
An Update for the New Year
My apologies for the long absence. It's been a busy couple of months on my end. There's been a lot to occupy me at home as I've been looking for a job better suited to my skills...and cranking away on that novel.
Which is now almost done.
That's right, folks. Surviving the Crash is now at 32,500 words and the rough draft should be finished by the end of the weekend at the very latest. Saying I'm psyched would be an understatement, and I'll be leaving updates regarding its progress (as well as Off the Grid) here and on my Facebook account.
And I suspect there will soon be many more short stories filling the submission queue I normally have at the bottom of these posts.
Black Corners of a Blood-Red Room:
Cheap:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Corners-Blood-Red-Patrick-Rutigliano/dp/1453756531/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1293144318&sr=8-1
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Black-Corners-of-a-Blood-Red-Room/Patrick-Rutigliano/e/9781453756539/?itm=1&USRI=black+corners+of+a+blood-red+room
Cheap as Free:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/30939
Which is now almost done.
That's right, folks. Surviving the Crash is now at 32,500 words and the rough draft should be finished by the end of the weekend at the very latest. Saying I'm psyched would be an understatement, and I'll be leaving updates regarding its progress (as well as Off the Grid) here and on my Facebook account.
And I suspect there will soon be many more short stories filling the submission queue I normally have at the bottom of these posts.
Black Corners of a Blood-Red Room:
Cheap:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Corners-Blood-Red-Patrick-Rutigliano/dp/1453756531/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1293144318&sr=8-1
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Black-Corners-of-a-Blood-Red-Room/Patrick-Rutigliano/e/9781453756539/?itm=1&USRI=black+corners+of+a+blood-red+room
Cheap as Free:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/30939
