An Entry with a Lot of Lists
I'm in the process of making up lists for some up-coming events, so this entry decided to come out as a series of lists.
When lists haven't eaten up my attention I've gotten some writing work accomplished:
- Got a good-sized chunk of work done on "Book of the Ways", finally getting a head of steam for this. I've had some interesting research dives involving antique book appraisal terminology, or What's the difference between a quarto and a folio, and just what is foxing?? I'm also at the point where I'll need to seriously channel the spirit of H.P. Lovecraft and pen some weird verses from the text, ala "That is not dead which can eternal lie...". Hoo boy, this could get weird.
- "Even Reapers Need Some R & R" - My second patrons-only posting on Patreon! In this stand-alone tale, a young lady on a cruise spies a highly unusual guest on board. Hopefully, I can post a piece or two every other week. And I have a plan in mind involving:
- An Alphabet of Weirdness. I'm in the process of making up a list of twenty six weird and spooky words to inspire some flash fics. Maybe this will turn into a small ebook of tales, as a first step toward me putting out a stand-alone collection of my work.
Speaking of publication, I also had some unusual responses to some submits I had made some time ago.
- One story was released from an anthology that had been in limbo for some months, before the editor sadly had to cancel it.
- Another weekly short fiction market I'd sent a piece was closed for a lack of subscribers.
- A third was rejected from the market I'd submitted to, but there may be a place for it in another market in the works. Prayers, positive energy and pleading with the universe, as always, is appreciated, that this anthology thrives and my story shows up in its pages.
Also, mark your calendars! The next few months will be really busy. Besides writing, I will be attending a few book-related shindigs, including but not limited to:
- The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival Friday August 17 - Sunday 19 - Accommodations are taken care of and my ticket is bought! And since a lot of the events start up in the afternoons, in the morning, I may be hanging about in the coffee shop in the Omni Providence or the Dunkins behind the Biltmore, doing some writing and open to an informal chitchat with folks. So if you've wended your way to eldritch Providence, feel free to stop by and say hello.
- Book Launch Event: The Writers Next Door Monday August 20 - These lovely friends of mine are launching their first anthology, and I'll be on hand to help them celebrate and sell their books.
- Die With Your Boots On Grand Opening Saturday September 1st - My awesome editor-friend Amber Newberry has opened an elegant Gothic boo-tique, featuring an eclectic selection of Gothic couture along with the line of books from FunDead Publications. I'll be there to help kick things off and maaybe treat myself to a Gothic makeover (not that I haven't already rocked a Corporate Goth or Casual Goth look before...)
- Tewksbury Author Festival: Saturday September 22nd - Details to come in a future entry, but I have dotted the i's and crossed the t's on the Second semi-Annual Tewksbury and Wilmington Author Festival. I had a blast at last year's event and this year should be just as much fun and maybe a bigger blast, as I will have some new titles to offer.
When lists haven't eaten up my attention I've gotten some writing work accomplished:
- Got a good-sized chunk of work done on "Book of the Ways", finally getting a head of steam for this. I've had some interesting research dives involving antique book appraisal terminology, or What's the difference between a quarto and a folio, and just what is foxing?? I'm also at the point where I'll need to seriously channel the spirit of H.P. Lovecraft and pen some weird verses from the text, ala "That is not dead which can eternal lie...". Hoo boy, this could get weird.
- "Even Reapers Need Some R & R" - My second patrons-only posting on Patreon! In this stand-alone tale, a young lady on a cruise spies a highly unusual guest on board. Hopefully, I can post a piece or two every other week. And I have a plan in mind involving:
- An Alphabet of Weirdness. I'm in the process of making up a list of twenty six weird and spooky words to inspire some flash fics. Maybe this will turn into a small ebook of tales, as a first step toward me putting out a stand-alone collection of my work.
Speaking of publication, I also had some unusual responses to some submits I had made some time ago.
- One story was released from an anthology that had been in limbo for some months, before the editor sadly had to cancel it.
- Another weekly short fiction market I'd sent a piece was closed for a lack of subscribers.
- A third was rejected from the market I'd submitted to, but there may be a place for it in another market in the works. Prayers, positive energy and pleading with the universe, as always, is appreciated, that this anthology thrives and my story shows up in its pages.
Also, mark your calendars! The next few months will be really busy. Besides writing, I will be attending a few book-related shindigs, including but not limited to:
- The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival Friday August 17 - Sunday 19 - Accommodations are taken care of and my ticket is bought! And since a lot of the events start up in the afternoons, in the morning, I may be hanging about in the coffee shop in the Omni Providence or the Dunkins behind the Biltmore, doing some writing and open to an informal chitchat with folks. So if you've wended your way to eldritch Providence, feel free to stop by and say hello.
- Book Launch Event: The Writers Next Door Monday August 20 - These lovely friends of mine are launching their first anthology, and I'll be on hand to help them celebrate and sell their books.
- Die With Your Boots On Grand Opening Saturday September 1st - My awesome editor-friend Amber Newberry has opened an elegant Gothic boo-tique, featuring an eclectic selection of Gothic couture along with the line of books from FunDead Publications. I'll be there to help kick things off and maaybe treat myself to a Gothic makeover (not that I haven't already rocked a Corporate Goth or Casual Goth look before...)
- Tewksbury Author Festival: Saturday September 22nd - Details to come in a future entry, but I have dotted the i's and crossed the t's on the Second semi-Annual Tewksbury and Wilmington Author Festival. I had a blast at last year's event and this year should be just as much fun and maybe a bigger blast, as I will have some new titles to offer.
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