Rena Robinett's Blog, page 2
February 7, 2015
Today I started my novel, which will be a mixture of Kent...
Today I started my novel, which will be a mixture of Kent's story, my story, and my grief walkabout - trip around the world. I've collated information into Scrivener and will start this process. It is daunting, starting a novel. And in some ways, especially nowadays when everyone is or wants to be, a writer. I don't just want to write a novel. I want to feel that feeling of ascending myself, going beyond who I am...going to that faraway planet where I've said something I could never imagine I had the wit, courage, or stamina to say. I remember when I first started writing short stories again, what a high mountain that seemed from beginning to publication. Now, although it's still a challenge, it's not the monster under the bed it used to be.
I have a graphic artist/editor who will help me with createaspace, and an artist friend who is interested in doing the cover. I have three possible titles. I'm thinking that I'll do a contest for the title, and maybe even do t-shirts, but that's just my imagination running away from the real work, which is facing what happened again. I envision a book filled with flashbacks, dreams, stories, photographs, based in grief and joy. I feel like I'm strong enough to write this book, although I know it is going to put me through some changes. Like I told a friend today, "I'm scared, but that's never stopped me." Wish me Luck.
I have a graphic artist/editor who will help me with createaspace, and an artist friend who is interested in doing the cover. I have three possible titles. I'm thinking that I'll do a contest for the title, and maybe even do t-shirts, but that's just my imagination running away from the real work, which is facing what happened again. I envision a book filled with flashbacks, dreams, stories, photographs, based in grief and joy. I feel like I'm strong enough to write this book, although I know it is going to put me through some changes. Like I told a friend today, "I'm scared, but that's never stopped me." Wish me Luck.
January 25, 2015
UPDATED PUBLICATION NEWS
I have the following stories either published or accepted for publication as of January 2015
SWAT VALLEY Short Story-Fiction Lotus-eater Magazine May 2015 pending
DAYLIGHT Novella-Fantasy Mystic Moon Anthology Phoenix Press Available by email request. Soon will be available at Amazon.com
STALKER Short Story-Noir Aestas 2014 Anthology Fabula Press
http://www.amazon.com/Aestas-2014-Mis...
BREATH Short Story-Fiction Stranger Views
http://www.strangerviews.com/short-st...
BRIDGES Short Story-Creative Non-Fiction Inkapture
http://www.inkapturemagazine.co.uk/20...
WHEELS Short Story-Noir Thuglit Magazine Issue 6
http://www.amazon.com/THUGLIT-Issue-6...
SWAT VALLEY Short Story-Fiction Lotus-eater Magazine May 2015 pending
DAYLIGHT Novella-Fantasy Mystic Moon Anthology Phoenix Press Available by email request. Soon will be available at Amazon.com
STALKER Short Story-Noir Aestas 2014 Anthology Fabula Press
http://www.amazon.com/Aestas-2014-Mis...
BREATH Short Story-Fiction Stranger Views
http://www.strangerviews.com/short-st...
BRIDGES Short Story-Creative Non-Fiction Inkapture
http://www.inkapturemagazine.co.uk/20...
WHEELS Short Story-Noir Thuglit Magazine Issue 6
http://www.amazon.com/THUGLIT-Issue-6...
December 8, 2014
"Stalker is a very contemporary story - it is a study in ...
"Stalker is a very contemporary story - it is a study in self-absorption and plausible self-delusion with a plot that captures it well." Alisha Bhaduri. Aestas 2014. Anthology.
December 7, 2014
Anti Holiday cheer. My first anthology. Stalk...
Anti Holiday cheer. My first anthology. Stalker is a story to make you feel grateful you only have the holiday blues. https://twitter.com/fabulapress/status/541604702903754752
November 29, 2014
Anthology is now available at Amazon. Support this collec...
Anthology is now available at Amazon. Support this collection of international short stories, including my story, Stalker.
http://www.amazon.com/Aestas-2014-Mis...
http://www.amazon.com/Aestas-2014-Mis...
November 28, 2014
Correction: Fabula Press is right on schedule for the pri...
Correction: Fabula Press is right on schedule for the printing of the anthology, Aestas! My bad for saying I hadn't heard from them. They have been working diligently and have updated their website, which will be available to view in a few days.
"As the year end approaches, we are ploughing ahead on full steam to meet the anthology deadline. Work on Aestas 2014 is progressing well, and we are happy to say that we hope to hit the press earlier than originally scheduled. So a few more tiring, sleepless nights for the editorial team before we make the much awaited announcement about the maiden short story anthology from Fabula Press and Quill & Ink – Wish us luck!"
"As the year end approaches, we are ploughing ahead on full steam to meet the anthology deadline. Work on Aestas 2014 is progressing well, and we are happy to say that we hope to hit the press earlier than originally scheduled. So a few more tiring, sleepless nights for the editorial team before we make the much awaited announcement about the maiden short story anthology from Fabula Press and Quill & Ink – Wish us luck!"
October 6, 2014
CATCH UP ON STORIES PUBLISHED AND OTHER NEWS FOR 2014
I have been working on my short stories, getting published, and on several new novella projects, and Blog writing went on the back burner. I did want to update some writing news.
Today I had my short story, BREATH, published online at StrangerViews Ezine.
http://www.strangerviews.com/short-st...
My short story, STALKER, has been signed to be included in the Fabula Press Aestas 2014 Short Story Anthology sometime before the end of the year. This will be a print anthology out of Hong Kong. There may be delays due to the current situation. I haven't had an update from publishers. There is now a TV show with the same title, and similar subject matter. I'm not sure what impact that will have on my story. I wrote the story several years ago. I tweeted the writers to see if they would be interested in using my story for a script idea.
I joined an online Science Fiction writers forum to get feedback, and I was finally able to finish my explicit Science Fiction novella. BREED is now being considered for the Winter Edition of Speculative Fiction.
I currently have about 11 submissions out to various magazines, ezines, and contests.
I was invited and attended the Napa Valley Writer's Conference in July, 2014. It was a great experience, and the rewrite material I received for my short story, TRACKED, has been very helpful. This is a longer story than I usually write, and has presented me with some additional challenges. Usually, I map out a story in my head before I write a word so I know the beginning to the end. Of course, I make changes along the way, but I usually know where I am going. In this story, I started with an idea and great characters, but no end in sight. The feedback I received was helpful, but I'm still stuck with deciding where this story will end up.
I am currently on the road again. Southern California, then on to Maui, then back to SoCal, then back to Northern California in December, 2014. Will try to post more often, but no guarantees.
Today I had my short story, BREATH, published online at StrangerViews Ezine.
http://www.strangerviews.com/short-st...
My short story, STALKER, has been signed to be included in the Fabula Press Aestas 2014 Short Story Anthology sometime before the end of the year. This will be a print anthology out of Hong Kong. There may be delays due to the current situation. I haven't had an update from publishers. There is now a TV show with the same title, and similar subject matter. I'm not sure what impact that will have on my story. I wrote the story several years ago. I tweeted the writers to see if they would be interested in using my story for a script idea.
I joined an online Science Fiction writers forum to get feedback, and I was finally able to finish my explicit Science Fiction novella. BREED is now being considered for the Winter Edition of Speculative Fiction.
I currently have about 11 submissions out to various magazines, ezines, and contests.
I was invited and attended the Napa Valley Writer's Conference in July, 2014. It was a great experience, and the rewrite material I received for my short story, TRACKED, has been very helpful. This is a longer story than I usually write, and has presented me with some additional challenges. Usually, I map out a story in my head before I write a word so I know the beginning to the end. Of course, I make changes along the way, but I usually know where I am going. In this story, I started with an idea and great characters, but no end in sight. The feedback I received was helpful, but I'm still stuck with deciding where this story will end up.
I am currently on the road again. Southern California, then on to Maui, then back to SoCal, then back to Northern California in December, 2014. Will try to post more often, but no guarantees.
