28.November.2006.Tue
Better you never heard that from a writer before!
Seriously, though, folks...don’t buy My Little Book of the Dead...at least not yet.
Why?
Well, it is available on Lulu.com, which is the printer that the editor of the anthology is going through. It is, in fact, available right now. I know, because I ordered a copy. However, it appears that this is not the final draft of the book. Why it is available if it isn’t the final draft, I don’t know and haven’t got any answers—not from Lulu.com or the editor. I do know that I spent $15 on a book that is a rough draft. That makes me mad.
Now imagine how you would feel, dear reader.
So, I repeat, do not buy this book. I will make an announcement when the real release occurs, whenever that is.
In the meantime, some good news: Map of Murder is set for a February 2007 release and Never Safe is probably on about the same timeline. Map of Murder features my story, “In the Shadow of El Paso,” while Never Safe has “Running into Darkness” in it. Those of you who have read “The Meat-cutter’s Wife” and “If Only” will see a very strong connection to "Running into Darkness."
Seriously, though, folks...don’t buy My Little Book of the Dead...at least not yet.
Why?
Well, it is available on Lulu.com, which is the printer that the editor of the anthology is going through. It is, in fact, available right now. I know, because I ordered a copy. However, it appears that this is not the final draft of the book. Why it is available if it isn’t the final draft, I don’t know and haven’t got any answers—not from Lulu.com or the editor. I do know that I spent $15 on a book that is a rough draft. That makes me mad.
Now imagine how you would feel, dear reader.
So, I repeat, do not buy this book. I will make an announcement when the real release occurs, whenever that is.
In the meantime, some good news: Map of Murder is set for a February 2007 release and Never Safe is probably on about the same timeline. Map of Murder features my story, “In the Shadow of El Paso,” while Never Safe has “Running into Darkness” in it. Those of you who have read “The Meat-cutter’s Wife” and “If Only” will see a very strong connection to "Running into Darkness."
15.November.2006.Wed
Not much new to report on the publication front, folks...I’ve been doing a lot of non-fiction writing and so my fiction has been in stasis.
I will be appearing in the December issue of MOUTHFULL OF BULLETS. Actually, I’ll have a fair amount of exposure there–my story, “Sign of the Burning Moon,” will appear. Kevin Tipple will be reviewing my book, “Under A Raging Moon,” and I will be one of the featured authors being interviewed by the editor, B.J. Bourg.
I’ll be making some local appearances again after Thanksgiving, beginning with the North Division Hastings in Spokane on Friday November 24th from 4 PM - 7 PM. Check my web page under APPEARANCES for more information.
I’d also like to mention that I was invited to visit with a local writer’s group here in Spokane by another author (Dawn Richard). The group is small but very friendly. They chat a bit and then share work for critique. Different genres are represented and different levels of development. I believe that a brand new writer and a published novelist would both be entirely comfortable. I was, and I intend to attend their meetings as frequently as I can. I think it is important for all writers to have the fellowship of other writers. Not only is there some technical gain, but the emotional support is crucial.
And, as writer Gary Provost once wrote, “Sometimes another writer will understand what the rest of the world will not.”
If anyone reading this is also a writing and is interested in this particular group, email me and I’ll put you in touch with Dawn. They seem to be very open to new members.
On another note, I’d like to report that when I check the status of “Under A Raging Moon” at the City and County library systems last week, every copy was checked out! Sure, that’s only five copies, but still...people are reading the book.
I will be appearing in the December issue of MOUTHFULL OF BULLETS. Actually, I’ll have a fair amount of exposure there–my story, “Sign of the Burning Moon,” will appear. Kevin Tipple will be reviewing my book, “Under A Raging Moon,” and I will be one of the featured authors being interviewed by the editor, B.J. Bourg.
I’ll be making some local appearances again after Thanksgiving, beginning with the North Division Hastings in Spokane on Friday November 24th from 4 PM - 7 PM. Check my web page under APPEARANCES for more information.
I’d also like to mention that I was invited to visit with a local writer’s group here in Spokane by another author (Dawn Richard). The group is small but very friendly. They chat a bit and then share work for critique. Different genres are represented and different levels of development. I believe that a brand new writer and a published novelist would both be entirely comfortable. I was, and I intend to attend their meetings as frequently as I can. I think it is important for all writers to have the fellowship of other writers. Not only is there some technical gain, but the emotional support is crucial.
And, as writer Gary Provost once wrote, “Sometimes another writer will understand what the rest of the world will not.”
If anyone reading this is also a writing and is interested in this particular group, email me and I’ll put you in touch with Dawn. They seem to be very open to new members.
On another note, I’d like to report that when I check the status of “Under A Raging Moon” at the City and County library systems last week, every copy was checked out! Sure, that’s only five copies, but still...people are reading the book.
