David J. Gibbs's Blog: Testing The Water, page 7
April 4, 2016
Story of the Year 2015 Pubished
'Mr. Garret's Interview' won Story of the Year 2015 from FictionMagazines.com. It appears in the eFiction Vol 7 No 1.
It is about an interviewer named Mr. Garret who is talking with Gladys about some of the strange happenings at the assisted living facility she lives in. It doesn't take long for Mr. Garret to realize that things are not at all what they seem as Gladys tells him her twisted tale.
eFiction - Mr. Garret's Interview
It is about an interviewer named Mr. Garret who is talking with Gladys about some of the strange happenings at the assisted living facility she lives in. It doesn't take long for Mr. Garret to realize that things are not at all what they seem as Gladys tells him her twisted tale.
eFiction - Mr. Garret's Interview
March 22, 2016
Starting Over Published
I was notified that Olde Style Press picked up my story 'Starting Over' for their 'Yellow Booke' anthology. It will be out later this summer.
March 18, 2016
Ghosts Redemption Cover
My flash fiction story 'Loss and Found' was picked up by James Ward Kirk Publishing. It will be appearing in the 'Ghosts Redemption' anthology coming out in the next couple of months.
March 16, 2016
Story of the Year Winner!
I can't believe it, but I was just notified that my piece 'Mr. Garret's Interview' was selected as the Story of the Year by Fiction Magazines! I'm so excited and very honored! The piece will be republished in April in their upcoming issue of eFiction.
Thanks to Doug Lance of FictionMagazines.com for making this happen!
Thanks to Doug Lance of FictionMagazines.com for making this happen!
Needle and Bone Published!
Deadfun Publications put together 'Shadows in Salem' anthology where all stories are set in Salem, Massachusetts. My piece 'Needle and Bone' was over the word limit but they were impressed enough to include it anyway. I can't wait to see the finished product!
March 15, 2016
Loss and Found
James Ward Kirk's anthology Ghosts Redemption will be featuring my flash fiction piece entitled 'Loss and Found'. It chronicles one man's loss as he tip toes along the ridge between madness and acceptance.
Toll Takers Published!
My sci-fi piece 'Toll Takers' will be appearing in the 'Stories from the Near-Future' anthology published by Darkhouse Publications. I'll post the cover and availability asap.
March 8, 2016
Nominated for Story of The Year
Had to share the great news. My piece 'Mr. Garret's Interview' which was originally published in The Sirens Call has been shortlisted for Story of the Year by eFiction's founder and owner Doug Lance!
I'll find out later this week if my story was selected.
I'll find out later this week if my story was selected.
February 14, 2016
Free Kindle Download Today
The free download ends today!
Once, Twice, Thrice - Free
Three novellas inspired by twisted Twilight Zones include 'The Shaker', 'The Omega' and 'The Unheard Cry' by Cincinnati Author David J. Gibbs
Once, Twice, Thrice - Free
Three novellas inspired by twisted Twilight Zones include 'The Shaker', 'The Omega' and 'The Unheard Cry' by Cincinnati Author David J. Gibbs
February 13, 2016
Starting Over Published
Just notified yesterday that my story 'Starting Over' was picked up by Olde Style Tales Press and will be appearing in The Yellow Booke - A Journal of original horror, ghost stories, and weird fiction.
Luther realizes that as the flood rushes through his neighborhood that he has very little time to reach safety. While trying to rescue his terrified neighbor with an injured little boy, Luther is confronted with the stark reality that he might not make it ---- again.
Luther realizes that as the flood rushes through his neighborhood that he has very little time to reach safety. While trying to rescue his terrified neighbor with an injured little boy, Luther is confronted with the stark reality that he might not make it ---- again.
