R.B. Wood's Blog, page 22
September 29, 2013
What's in a name?
Way back in 2009, I came up with the series title “The Arcana Chronicles” to tell the story of Symon Bryson a magical Practitioner in the modern world.
The first in the Series—The Prodigal’s Foole—has been fairly well received as a novel, an origin story and a good old-fashioned horror tale.
In recent months, I’ve become aware that New York Times best selling author Kresley Cole has come out with her own series of the same name.
Both series are fantasies and both series use the Tarot as a basis for the stories.
In order to avoid confusion, I have decided to change the name of my series moving forward. Some names I’ve come up with are off to the LEFT in a poll—Would love your input toward the final decision.
Let me be clear: The change is MY choice. Although I have reached out to Ms. Cole, I have neither heard from her, her agent nor any attorneys in this matter.
I’m assuming it’s because I do not make a big enough blip on the radar screen of the literary world.
But I don’t write to make money. I write because I love to tell stories—and some of you seem to like the way I tell them.
In the meantime, let’s figure out—together—the new title for my series so I can move on to book two.
Peace, love and hair grease-
RB Wood
September 8, 2013
The Word Count Podcast Episode 34
Welcome to Episode 34 of “The Word Count” podcast!
Only three submissions this week—but good stories one and all. What was the theme for our “Word Count Irregulars?”
The Oracle smiled and said “Ah. I have been waiting for you…”
Gotta HATE it when that happens. There IS No spoon…
Anyway.
Before we introduce our writers, a bit about the show:
What is The Word Count Podcast?
It is a free broadcast by writers for writers. Simply put, a theme for each show is announced via this site, Twitter and Facebook and writers are given a week or two to write AND RECORD their stories based on said theme.
Why?
Why not, says I. It’s a great way to practice writing and public speaking. It’s another way for writers to get their work “out there.” And I love to meet fellow authors and have a blast putting the show together. It’s just that simple.
Okay. Where can I find it?
You can listen to the latest podcast below, subscribe via iTunes or listen at the show’s site.
Direct: http://thewordcount.libsyn.com/webpage
iTunes (and remember, iTunes takes their sweet time in posting. If you don't see it yet, keep trying!): http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-word-count/id392550989
Our guests this week:
C. Thomas Smith “Prophesy”
Chris Smith is the lovable and cuddly author of such children’s classics as:
“Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitters a Nazi”
“101 Ways to Get Rid Of the Evidence”
“Crack Lab for Kids”
“Crack Lab for Kids II; Crack for Profit Bitches”
“101 Excuses for Mutilating Family Pets”
“The Lion the Witch & the Basement Full Of Dead Kids”
“How to Get By On a Budget; the Really Big Book of Stealing Shit”
& the ever popular,
“This Is Not My Poop”
I wrote this episodes piece while high on fish flakes & things I could catch with sticky tape. For some reason this tale seems to Rhyme. It’s as if I planned it that way, like I’m a modern day Tupac, or lesser Ghostface Killah. I also decided this time to try and write something funny, hence the hideous deaths of children and an oblique reference to a baby being used like a hacky sack. You’re welcome.
Other Titles in the Kids Classic Range;
“All Mommies & Daddies Fight, & It’s Your Fault!”
“Less Than Great Expectations”
“Tomato Is A Fruit You Stupid Child”
“So You Wanna Work In Porn”
“This Is Why Daddy Should‘a Had His Nuts Removed”
“How to Recycle Your Crack Pipe”
“Hungry, Hungry, Hobo”
“Five Children & A Hobo”
&
“Bi-Curious George”
Twitter: @KRSTVR
Web: krstvr.com
Will Davidson
“An Answer in the Smoke”
Will Davidson is a full-time lawyer and a full-time husband and father of two. This doesn't leave much time to be even a part-time writer but he is doing his best. He has had many non-fiction articles published in his professional life but has recently felt the overwhelming urge to start to tell fictional tales from the realm of Askuria. His debut novel, The Seventh Colour, has been undergoing a final polish now for almost a year and when the gleam becomes unbearable it will eventually be released into the wider world.
Twitter: @WordDruid
Web: http://www.wordhenge.co.uk/wd/blog
Eden Baylee
“Awaiting my Religion”
Eden Baylee writes literary erotica and infuses erotic elements into many of her stories. Incorporating some of her favorite things such as travel, culture, and a deep curiosity for what turns people on, her brand of writing is both sensual and sexual.
Her latest release is a book of erotic flash fiction and poetry called HOT FLASH.
SPRING INTO SUMMER is her second collection of erotic novellas and the companion piece to her first book, FALL INTO WINTER.
Connect with her via her website | blog | twitter @edenbaylee | facebook
August 30, 2013
SUBMISSIONS now being accepted for episode 34 of The Word Count Podcast!
<Holding a sealed envelope to my head>
I see…a new prompt for episode 34 of The Word Count Podcast.
And how about that…I’m right!
Our prompt as chosen by the massively brilliant readership of my blog:
The Oracle smiled and said “Ah. I have been waiting for you…”
The Word Count is open to submissions to anyone. And I want to be clear here. I affectionately call those who contribute more than once to the show the “Word Count Irregulars.” Submissions to the show are absolutely open to ALL artists out there. I have had poems, songs and rants submitted that have made it onto the show.
My point is this. If you write and want to expand your audience for free, this is a really fun way to do it. Just follow the submission guidelines and get writing!
But first, allow me to provide a little background about the show.
I put together the podcast to feature writers (new and "old hands," famous and just starting) as a way to get YOUR writing out there. The show is simple: based on a prompt; you create an original short story and then record yourself reading it.
That's it. No ads, no hard sell. Just a podcast with great stories. I rely on the contributing writers and fans to promote the hell out of it and we are way over 17,000 downloads at this point.
Why do I do it? It's a hobby. And I've been meeting wonderful authors through the show. It's all about networking and friendships.
Listen to past shows HERE or you can download/subscribe via iTunes.
Easy, fun and you'll pick up a few more fans. So...now you'll be needing the guidelines.
THE WORD COUNT EPISODE 34
Submission Guidelines (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
GENRE: Any.
DEADLINE: I must receive your submission by FRIDAY 6 September, 2013 at MIDNIGHT.
THE DETAILS: The work must be an original work based on the prompt ("The Oracle smiled and said “Ah. I have been waiting for you…").
Do NOT exceed ten minutes.
As this is a podcast, I need to receive a file of YOU, a friend or multiple friends reading (singing or otherwise performing) your work. MP3 FORMAT ONLY, and please attach your MP3 file to an e-mail or contact me for a Dropbox link.
Your submission MUST also contain the following:
Your pen name
Your latest bio
Links to your website(s) - Include your personal site, Facebook Fanpage etc.
Your Twitter handle (if you have one)
A photo of you I can use for the show notes
At the end of your recording, please add “This is <state your name> author of <state your work(s)> and you’re listening to The Word Count Podcast”
Permission to use your recording in the podcast.
Send your file to me@rbwood.com (or via the dropbox link I can provide) by 6 September 2013. You can also e-mail me with questions beforehand. I do reserve the right NOT to post your submission, but will communicate that to you should it be the case.I add the ‘Explicit’ tag to the ‘cast, so if your story uses adult themes or language that’s ok—but it should be necessary for the story.
Peace
August 27, 2013
Time for another WORD COUNT PODCAST - and You get to pick the prompt!
I SO love hosting The Word Count Podcast!
Where else can I torture fellow writers into writing & recording original stories for me?
I just post them on the ‘cast because it would seem unbelievably self-centered if I didn’t share the brilliance of The Word Count Irregulars!
I feel a tingle to get moving on the next show, so I thought I’d post five potential themes for what will become episode 34.
I've setup up a poll off to the left with a choice of FIVE potential prompts. You know the drill—vote for your favorite by making a selection and clicking on the “VOTE” button.
Remember to check the results to confirm your vote counted-- as sometimes the interwebs are as touchy as cat with a bag of catnip.
WAIT. You don't KNOW what the Word Count Podcast is? Well, read ON dear sinner!
What is The Word Count Podcast?
It is a free broadcast by writers for writers. Simply put, a theme for each show is announced via this site, Twitter and Facebook and writers are given a week or two to write AND RECORD their stories based on said theme.
Why?
Why not, says I. It’s a great way to practice writing and public speaking. It’s another way for writers to get their work “out there.” And I love to meet fellow authors and have a blast putting the show together. It’s just that simple. Now for the voting!
Again, to the LEFT, I've posted five potential prompts for the next Word Count. The poll will remain open for the weekend, and close out midnight the 3rd of August 2013. I think there are a few good ones to choose from...so vote often an early and get your friends to help YOU pick the theme for the next Word Count!
The Word Count Irregulars await your pleasure.
Peace
August 21, 2013
An Author Survey
If you are looking for the latest WORD COUNT PODCAST click HERE
I was recently trolling on fellow author/friend sites and came across an Author’s Survey of sorts over at Alex Kimmell’s site. A survey which he in turn had swiped from Jeff Tsuruoka ‘s blog so I figure swiping is a good thing in this instance.
At least that’s how I sold it to myself.
Once I get around to redesigning my site, I’ll add a section for these marvelous writer blogs o follow religiously. But until then, here is the survey with my own answers from ‘A’ to ‘Z.’
Enjoy!
Author(s) You've Read the Most Books Of:
Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler on the ‘adventure’ side of the house. Neil Gaiman, Jim Butcher and Anne Rice in the ‘Dark Fantasy’ corner. In the creepy attic called horror, Stephen King and (continuing the metaphor) in the high-tech kitchen of Sci FI, Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov and H.G. Wells.
Best Sequel Ever:
2061 from Arthur C. Clarke just made me a happy camper.
Currently Reading:
Twisted Vengeance: A Supernatural Thriller by Jeff Bennington and a book I won’t mention as it has to do with research for a future installment of my series.
Drink of Choice While Reading:
During the morning, coffee. In the afternoon, tea. In the evening/night either ale or Jack Daniel’s.
E-Reader or Physical Book:
I read using my Kindle app for my iPad mini most of the time. When I can curl up with a physical book, I will. But I find the portable library concept highly convenient as my wife and I own a very small house.
Glad You Gave This Book a Chance:
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – All three books in the series are marvelous. Too bad Larsson died too soon…
Hidden Gem Book:
The Evan Gabriel Trilogy by Steve Umstead. I know the question stated ‘book’ meaning singular, but I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy and I probably would never had picked it up had I not made the authors acquaintance a couple years ago. He’s a good man, and his writing is superb.
Important Moment in Your Reading Life:
Finishing the seventh book in the Harry Potter series and asking myself “Muggles can’t really be THAT stupid, can they?” It’s where The Arcana Chronicles were born.
Just Finished:
Godspeed by February Grace and Inferno by Dan Brown
Kind of Books You Won't Read:
There is nothing I won’t try once. Twice, if I like it.
Longest Book You've Ever Read:
War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk
Major Book Hangover Because Of:
IT by Stephen King. Mr. King, I love you to pieces but you scare the living crap out of me sometimes. Well done, sir.
Number of Bookcases You Own:
Seven, and they are all triple filled. Thus my acceptance of the iPad/Kindle combo.
One Book You've Read Multiple Times:
War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Preferred Place to Read:
On the patio that I built with a nice Newcastle and my wife during the nicer months, in front of the fire during winter.
Quote That Inspires You:
“Ni.” Makes me laugh every damn time. And No matter what the situation, if I laugh I can get through it.
Reading Regret:
Twilight. Sorry, fan girls and boys. It’s just boring.
Series You Started and Need to Finish:
The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Of course, he has to write the last few books first…
Three of Your All-Time Favorite Books:
War of the Worlds – H. G. Wells
Sandman – Neil Gaiman
2001 – Arthur C. Clarke
Unapologetic Fanboy For:
Jim Butcher and Clive Cussler.
Very Excited for This Release Over All Others:
Honestly? House of Hades by Rick Riordan coming in a month. :)
Worst Bookish Habit:
I fold over pages to mark my place. I’ve even been given a hand designed bookmark by D. Savannah George. Yet I keep folding…
X Marks the Spot - Stop at the Top Left of Your Shelf & Pick the 27th Book:
Really? The 25th would have been cool. So, the 27th:
Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography which is a bit cool I guess, but I don’t like Michaelis’ writing style.
Your Latest Book Purchase:
Out of the Deep: Stories of the Supernatural by Dennis Hamley
Zzzzzzz.... The Last Book That Kept You Up Way Too Late:
Cold Days by Jim Butcher. We get up at 4:30 AM every day…It takes something quite amazing for me to lose a night’s sleep. :)
August 19, 2013
The Word Count Episode 33
Welcome to Episode 33 of “The Word Count” podcast!
With podcasting comes great responsibility…or some such nonsense.
If your spidey-senses are tingling and the Bat Signal can be seen from your mixed comicbook publisher window, you are in for a treat. The new show has five original stories and our first-ever non-fiction entry.
Plus a bonus. But you’ll have to listen to find out what it is.
So grab your nipple-laden costumes and golden whips, dear sinners. Because this week, You’ve discovered you have a superpower…
What is The Word Count Podcast?
It is a free broadcast by writers for writers. Simply put, a theme for each show is announced via this site, Twitter and Facebook and writers are given a week or two to write AND RECORD their stories based on said theme. It’s fantabulous, if I do say so myself. And I do.
Why?
Why not, says I. It’s a great way to practice writing and public speaking. It’s another way for writers to get their work “out there.” And I love to meet fellow authors and have a blast putting the show together. It’s just that simple.
Okay. Where can I find it?
You can listen to the latest podcast below, subscribe via iTunes or listen at the show’s site.
Direct: http://thewordcount.libsyn.com/webpage
iTunes (and remember, iTunes takes their sweet time in posting. If you don't see it yet, keep trying!): http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-word-count/id392550989
Our guests this week:
Bill Kirton
“Donna’s Knees”
Before taking early retirement to become a full-time writer, Bill Kirton was a lecturer in French at the University of Aberdeen. He’s written stage and radio plays, short stories, novels, skits and songs for revues, and five non-fiction books aimed at helping students with their writing and study skills. His five modern crime novels, Material Evidence, Rough Justice, The Darkness, Shadow Selves and Unsafe Acts are set in north east Scotland and his historical crime/romance novel, The Figurehead, is set in Aberdeen in 1840. The Darkness won the silver award in the mystery category of the 2011 Forward National Literature Awards and his spoof mystery, The Sparrow Conundrum, was the winner in the humor category.
He’s had radio plays broadcast by the BBC and the Australian BC. His short stories have appeared in many anthologies, including three of the CWA’s annual collections, and one was chosen by Maxim Jakubowski for his 2010 anthology of Best British Crime Stories.
Writing as Jack Rosse, he’s published a novel for children called The Loch Ewe Mystery.
He’s been a Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow at universities in Aberdeen, Dundee and St Andrews.
Twitter: @carver22
Website: www.bill-kirton.co.uk
Blog: www.Livingwritingandotherstuff.blogspot.com
Emmett Spain
“Terry & The Possessed Burrito”
Writer of the urban fantasy novel Old Haunts, contributor to the short story anthology for Orange Karen, and husband-to-be of the most amazing woman in the history of ever. Lives in Sydney and will publish a novel next year - if he doesn't you can punch him in the face.
Twitter: @oldhauntsauthor
R. B. Wood
“The Contingency Plan”
It’s rather self-serving for me to put my bio here as it’s my site. Putting my name here just gave me an excuse to post a picture of me with messy hair in front of recording equipment
Website: http://www.rbwood.com
Twitter: @rbwood
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rbwoodwriter
Eden Baylee
“The Power of Being Human”
Eden Baylee writes literary erotica and infuses erotic elements into many of her stories. Incorporating some of her favorite things such as travel, culture, and a deep curiosity for what turns people on, her brand of writing is both sensual and sexual.
Her latest release is a book of erotic flash fiction and poetry called HOT FLASH.
SPRING INTO SUMMER is her second collection of erotic novellas and the companion piece to her first book, FALL INTO WINTER.
Connect with her via her website | blog | twitter @edenbaylee | facebook
C. Thomas Smith “My Face is the Villain”
As a bio: Is it? And so what if it is? Now hum.
He wrote a little story about a beard
He wrote a little story about a beard, it’s true
And though the concept is cheesy, and the butt blood a little creepy
He wrote a little story about a beard for you
Stop humming. That was terrible, you should feel very ashamed. Now try again and make me really feel the butt blood.
Twitter = @KRSTVR
Web = krstvr.com
M. J. King
“Snarktopus”
M. J. King is a Mainer who found her way back home by way of Massachusetts, Japan, and Seattle, and now lives in the coastal woods with her husband. Her short story "A Trick of Shadows" can be found in the Kickstarter-funded fantasy anthology Fight Like a Girl.
Website: http://mjkingwrites.wordpress.com
Twitter: @mjkingwrites
August 3, 2013
SUBMISSIONS now being accepted! Episode 33 of The Word Count Podcast.
Right then. It’s time to open up episode 33 of The Word Count Podcast to those intrepid writers out there.
And by ‘intrepid writers,' I mean YOU!
Our prompt as chosen by the massively brilliant readership of my blog:
You’ve discovered you have a superpower…
The Word Count is open to submissions to anyone.
ANN. KNEE. ONE.
There are a group of folks who contribute on a regular basis whom I affectionately call ‘The Word Count Irregulars.”
Whist I know they are chomping at the bit to get writing and recording, that doesn’t mean you can’t jump into the pool with us.
The more the merrier! Whoa—just had a flashback to college.
Anyway…
My point is this. If you write and want to expand your audience for free, this is a really fun way to do it. Just follow the submission guidelines and get writing!
But first, allow me to provide a little background about the show.
I put together the podcast to feature writers (new and "old hands," famous and just starting) as a way to get YOUR writing out there. The show is simple: based on a prompt; you create an original short story and then record yourself reading it.
That's it. No ads, no hard sell. Just a podcast with great stories. I rely on the contributing writers and fans to promote the hell out of it and we are way over 15,000 downloads at this point.
Why do I do it? It's a hobby. And I've been meeting wonderful authors through the show. It's all about networking and friendships.
Listen to past shows HERE or you can download/subscribe via iTunes.
Easy, fun and you'll pick up a few more fans. So...now you'll be needing the guidelines.
THE WORD COUNT EPISODE 33
Submission Guidelines (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
GENRE: Any.
DEADLINE: I must receive your submission by FRIDAY 16 AUGUST, 2013 (I'm giving you all an extra week as I will have my children in Boston with until then).
THE DETAILS: The work must be an original work based on the prompt ("You’ve discovered you have a superpower…”).
Do NOT exceed ten minutes.
As this is a podcast, I need to receive a file of YOU, a friend or multiple friends reading (singing or otherwise performing) your work. MP3 FORMAT ONLY, and please attach your MP3 file to an e-mail or contact me for a Dropbox link.
Your submission MUST also contain the following:
Your pen name
Your latest bio
Links to your website(s) - Include your personal site, Facebook Fanpage etc.
Your Twitter handle (if you have one)
A photo of you I can use for the show notes
At the end of your recording, please add “This is <state your name> author of <state your work(s)> and you’re listening to The Word Count Podcast”
Permission to use your recording in the podcast.
Send your file to me@rbwood.com (or via the dropbox link I can provide) by 16 August 2013. You can also e-mail me with questions beforehand. I do reserve the right NOT to post your submission, but will communicate that to you should it be the case.I add the ‘Explicit’ tag to the ‘cast, so if your story uses adult themes or language that’s ok—but it should be necessary for the story.
Peace
August 1, 2013
YOU pick the SUPER PROMPT!
SNIK! Just like that it’s time for another poll to choose the next Word Count Podcast prompt, bub!
Forgive me. I recently saw Wolverine.
We are up to episode 33 for the Word Count, for those of you keeping score at home.
I've setup up a poll off to the left with a choice of FIVE choices. You know the drill—vote for your favorite by making a selection and clicking on the “vote” button. Remember to check the results to confirm your vote counted-- as sometimes the interwebs are as touchy as a clown with foot fungus.
WAIT. You don't KNOW what the Word Count Podcast is? Well, read ON dear sinner!
What is The Word Count Podcast?
It is a free broadcast by writers for writers. Simply put, a theme for each show is announced via this site, Twitter and Facebook and writers are given a week or two to write AND RECORD their stories based on said theme.
Why?
Why not, says I. It’s a great way to practice writing and public speaking. It’s another way for writers to get their work “out there.” And I love to meet fellow authors and have a blast putting the show together. It’s just that simple. Now for the voting!
Again, to the LEFT, I've posted five potential prompts for the next Word Count. The poll will remain open for the weekend, and close out midnight the 3rd of August 2013. I think there are a few good ones to choose from...so vote often an early and get your friends to help YOU pick the theme for the next Word Count!
The Word Count Irregulars await your pleasure.
Peace
July 21, 2013
The Word Count Episode 32
Welcome to Episode 32 of “The Word Count” podcast!
The show is a bit delayed due to my attendance at ReaderCON24 – Hijinks of which you can read about HERE.
The theme our writers used for the show this week is:
Being Dead Can be Quite Liberating
But before we introduce our writers, a bit about the show:
What is The Word Count Podcast?
It is a free broadcast by writers for writers. Simply put, a theme for each show is announced via this site, Twitter and Facebook and writers are given a week or two to write AND RECORD their stories based on said theme.
Why?
Why not, says I. It’s a great way to practice writing and public speaking. It’s another way for writers to get their work “out there.” And I love to meet fellow authors and have a blast putting the show together. It’s just that simple.
Okay. Where can I find it?
You can listen to the latest podcast below, subscribe via iTunes or listen at the show’s site.
Direct: http://thewordcount.libsyn.com/webpage
iTunes (and remember, iTunes takes their sweet time in posting. If you don't see it yet, keep trying!): http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-word-count/id392550989
Our guests this week:
Bill Kirton
“Just Another One”
Before taking early retirement to become a full-time writer, Bill Kirton was a lecturer in French at the University of Aberdeen. He’s written stage and radio plays, short stories, novels, skits and songs for revues, and five non-fiction books aimed at helping students with their writing and study skills. His five modern crime novels, Material Evidence, Rough Justice, The Darkness, Shadow Selves and Unsafe Acts are set in north east Scotland and his historical crime/romance novel, The Figurehead, is set in Aberdeen in 1840. The Darkness won the silver award in the mystery category of the 2011 Forward National Literature Awards and his spoof mystery, The Sparrow Conundrum, was the winner in the humor category.
He’s had radio plays broadcast by the BBC and the Australian BC. His short stories have appeared in many anthologies, including three of the CWA’s annual collections, and one was chosen by Maxim Jakubowski for his 2010 anthology of Best British Crime Stories.
Writing as Jack Rosse, he’s published a novel for children called The Loch Ewe Mystery.
He’s been a Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow at universities in Aberdeen, Dundee and St Andrews.
Twitter: @carver22
Website: www.bill-kirton.co.uk
Blog: www.Livingwritingandotherstuff.blogspot.com
C. Thomas Smith “A Whiff of Spirit”
As a bio; a frog in the pot is worth being sick over, or so the old French adage goes. But what do we really know about frogs? One survey I recently made up says that eighty-three per cent of most average frogs –goliath frogs don’t count because they are scary as all heck— would rather get squished beneath the wheel of a cheap Russian car driven by a man with overly pointed ears, potato breath and red hair rather than waste their poop in Justin Bieber’s mouth (though rumour has it that’s where his hairstyle originated). Another made up number is fifty-six. That’s right, fifty-six! Now consider what Dan Rather said, “If frogs had side pockets, they’d carry handguns.” That is pretty mental, where would they keep their loose change. It seems obvious to me that we really don’t know much about frogs. Where do they come from, where do they go when we can’t see them? If a frog had a Masters in architecture, would it build the Hubble Telescope?
You see just more questions.
In the end we should treat frogs like unicorns, yeti’s, honest politicians and David Beckham. Let’s move on and deal with real-world issues like, where do toads go when we can’t see them. If a toad had a B.A. in the arts would it draw its dole in sweatpants or a stylish beret? If four toads walked into an undertakers singing, could you say they croaked it? Either way, bear in mind, fifty-six. It’s even higher than forty-two.
Twitter = @KRSTVR
Web = krstvr.com
R. B. Wood
“A Greaser’s Request”
It’s rather self-serving for me to put my bio here as it’s my site. Putting my name here just gave me an excuse to post a picture of me wearing my Hannibal Lecter hat.
Website: http://www.rbwood.com
Twitter: @rbwood
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rbwoodwriter
M. J. King
“Property of Afterlife, Incorporated”
When not answering the demands of wanderlust, M. J. King can be found in the woods of coastal Maine plotting world domination. She numbers among her many obsessions cats, and coffee, and corsets; languages; books (of course), theater, dance, and storytelling in all its forms.
Website: http://mjkingwrites.wordpress.com
Eden Baylee
“Blessings of Life and Death”
Eden Baylee writes literary erotica and infuses erotic elements into many of her stories. Incorporating some of her favorite things such as travel, culture, and a deep curiosity for what turns people on, her brand of writing is both sensual and sexual.
Her latest release is a book of erotic flash fiction and poetry called HOT FLASH.
SPRING INTO SUMMER is her second collection of erotic novellas and the companion piece to her first book, FALL INTO WINTER.
Connect with her via her website | blog | twitter @edenbaylee | facebook
July 15, 2013
Back to the Word Count...
With less than a week ago and ReaderCON 24 fading into the sunset (For my full con post, go HERE), I wanted to 'remind' folks that I'm still accepting submissions for episode 32 of The Word Count. Eden Baylee and Bill Kirton have sent in thier stories already...
Now I want to hear from you!
Repost below...
Once again the polling has surprised me!
I really think I love seeing what people want to hear our Word Count Irregulars put together. Awkward sentence, yet SO bloody true. And speaking of bloody, let's anounce our prompt for the next show!
"Being dead can be quite liberating..."
Allow me to provide a little background about the show. I put together the podcast to feature writers (new and "old hands," famous and just starting) as a way to get YOUR writing out there. The show is simple: based on a prompt; you create an original short story and then record yourself reading it.
That's it. No ads, no hard sell. Just a podcast with great stories.
Why do I do it? It's a hobby. And I've been meeting wonderful authors through the show. It's all about networking and friendships.The show has been downloaded over 15000 times since it started, an average of about 500 per episode.
Listen to past shows HERE or you can download/subscribe via iTunes.
Easy, fun and you'll pick up a few more fans. So...you'll be needing the guidelines then. Right.
THE WORD COUNT EPISODE 32
Submission Guidelines (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
GENRE: Any.
DEADLINE: I must receive your submission by FRIDAY 19 JULY, 2013 (I'm giving you all an extra week as I will be attending ReaderCON the weekend of the 13th).
THE DETAILS: The work must be an original work based on the prompt ("Being dead can be quite liberating..."). Do NOT exceed ten minutes. As this is a podcast, I need to receive a file of YOU, a friend or multiple friends reading (singing or otherwise performing) your work. MP3 FORMAT ONLY, and please attach your MP3 file to an e-mail or contact me for a Dropbox link.Your submission MUST also contain the following:
Your pen name
Your latest bio
Links to your website(s) - Include your personal site, Facebook Fanpage etc.
Your Twitter handle (if you have one)
A photo of you I can use for the show notes
At the end of your recording, please add “This is <state your name> author of <state your work(s)> and you’re listening to The Word Count Podcast”
Permission to use your recording in the podcast.
Send your file to me@rbwood.com (or via the dropbox link I can provide) by 19 July 2013. You can also e-mail me with questions beforehand. I do reserve the right NOT to post your submission, but will communicate that to you should it be the case.I add the ‘Explicit’ tag to the ‘cast, so if your story uses adult themes or language that’s ok—but it should be necessary for the story.
Peace
