25.June.2007.Mon
The publishing business can be a stable one, but sometimes it can also be a volatile one. But you know what they say...every change represents an opportunity.
Bo Savino, my editor at Koboca, has elected to part ways with that publisher. She and her partner have founded a new publishing company called AISLING (for an interesting journey, search out the meaning of that word!).
I’ve gone with Bo, so Heroes Often Fail and the continuing novels in the River City series will be published by AISLING. This change does not affect the September release date of this novel.
AISLING will also be publishing the revenge anthology, Oh, Enemy Mine, which I have submitted work to for consideration. I usually don’t talk about what I’ve submitted where until it is actually accepted, but I’d recommend you check out this anthology (likely due out in October) whether I’m part of it or not...but especially if I am.
Anyway, I thought I’d pass this little tidbit along. For most of you, the only difference you’ll see is the name on the spine next to mine. The book will be out in September and that’s the important part.
Stay tuned.
Bo Savino, my editor at Koboca, has elected to part ways with that publisher. She and her partner have founded a new publishing company called AISLING (for an interesting journey, search out the meaning of that word!).
I’ve gone with Bo, so Heroes Often Fail and the continuing novels in the River City series will be published by AISLING. This change does not affect the September release date of this novel.
AISLING will also be publishing the revenge anthology, Oh, Enemy Mine, which I have submitted work to for consideration. I usually don’t talk about what I’ve submitted where until it is actually accepted, but I’d recommend you check out this anthology (likely due out in October) whether I’m part of it or not...but especially if I am.
Anyway, I thought I’d pass this little tidbit along. For most of you, the only difference you’ll see is the name on the spine next to mine. The book will be out in September and that’s the important part.
Stay tuned.
22.June.2007.Fri
Some good news.
“And a Fall Cometh” will be published in MYSTERICAL-E, probably in the Fall 2007 issue. This story is a sequel of sorts to the very short “Pride Goeth” (originally published in Seven by Seven).
After the issue in which “And a Fall Cometh” appears, MYSTERICAL-E will begin publishing a four-story serial starring the characters of Shae and Laddie. This arc is told in reverse order, with the first two published stories narrated by Laddie and the second two narrated by Shae.
In “Shae,” the two criminals rob a bank, but things go very wrong.
In “Laddie,” they decide to rob a convenience store for some quick cash, but things don’t work out the way they planned.
In the yet-unnamed third tale, Shae and Laddie meet in Canada. The primal connection between them is introduced, as well as their criminal leanings.
In the final story, the first one to occur chronologically, Shae must escape Ireland after a deal she tried to broker goes sour. She flees to Canada. This story is actually related to the events that occur in “No Worse Curse,” although neither Shae nor Laddie appear in that particular tale.
MYSTERICAL-E will publish one story an issue for four issues to complete the arc. I’m very excited about this development.
“And a Fall Cometh” will be published in MYSTERICAL-E, probably in the Fall 2007 issue. This story is a sequel of sorts to the very short “Pride Goeth” (originally published in Seven by Seven).
After the issue in which “And a Fall Cometh” appears, MYSTERICAL-E will begin publishing a four-story serial starring the characters of Shae and Laddie. This arc is told in reverse order, with the first two published stories narrated by Laddie and the second two narrated by Shae.
In “Shae,” the two criminals rob a bank, but things go very wrong.
In “Laddie,” they decide to rob a convenience store for some quick cash, but things don’t work out the way they planned.
In the yet-unnamed third tale, Shae and Laddie meet in Canada. The primal connection between them is introduced, as well as their criminal leanings.
In the final story, the first one to occur chronologically, Shae must escape Ireland after a deal she tried to broker goes sour. She flees to Canada. This story is actually related to the events that occur in “No Worse Curse,” although neither Shae nor Laddie appear in that particular tale.
MYSTERICAL-E will publish one story an issue for four issues to complete the arc. I’m very excited about this development.
With the completion of the short stories that were burning a hole in my head, I decided the next project I’ll tackle will be the revision of my hockey novel, All That Counts. In fact, I’ve already begun.
This novel, if published, will be under my real name.
Some of the other projects mentioned in the recent list of pending projects will also be under my real name or, depending on the material, a different pseudonym. I’ll tip you readers here in case you’re interesting in trying something besides crime fiction, though.
Anyway, with All That Counts, the puck has been dropped and it is "game on."
This novel, if published, will be under my real name.
Some of the other projects mentioned in the recent list of pending projects will also be under my real name or, depending on the material, a different pseudonym. I’ll tip you readers here in case you’re interesting in trying something besides crime fiction, though.
Anyway, with All That Counts, the puck has been dropped and it is "game on."
08.June.2007.Fri
"From the Roof" has gone live on Amazon Shorts.
For just 49 cents, you can download this store RIGHT HERE!
While you’re there, you can also download “Finch and Elias” and “Last Day in Paradise.” All three are River City stories.
For just 49 cents, you can download this store RIGHT HERE!
While you’re there, you can also download “Finch and Elias” and “Last Day in Paradise.” All three are River City stories.
My short story “Cassie” has been accepted by the online magazine YELLOW MAMA.
I will update you when it is available.
“Cassie” is a Stefan Kopriva story that takes place between Waist Deep and the yet unnamed second novel. It comes after “Five for Fighting and a Murder Misconduct,” too.
You can check out the magazine HERE.
I will update you when it is available.
“Cassie” is a Stefan Kopriva story that takes place between Waist Deep and the yet unnamed second novel. It comes after “Five for Fighting and a Murder Misconduct,” too.
You can check out the magazine HERE.
04.June.2007.Mon
I finished three stories over the holiday weekend.
“Prank Call” actually had its origins in a partial story I wrote years ago, but never finished. I used it as a jumping off point for the current version and ended up cutting out about 2/3 of the original text. It is about a man who gets out of prison and seeks vengeance on the man who put him there. Revenge is a nebulous, empty proposition, though, isn’t it?
“Harry and the Bird” is another story that has been humming around in my head since about 2001 or 2002. In it, two detectives arrive at work in the morning to see another detective standing in the grass staring at a little bird. Things go downhill from there.
“Home for Christmas” is brand new and stars Detective Katie MacLeod as she investigates a burglary on Christmas Day. She deals with liars (big surprise), as well as some personal issues.
“Prank Call” and “Home for Christmas” were both written specifically for anthologies that I was invited to contribute to. However, neither one has been formally accepted yet, so we’ll see. “Harry and the Bird” is going to be one of those tough sells, as it doesn’t really fit crime/mystery fiction even though it involves cops. Hopefully, I can find an appropriate home for it.
Currently, I’m working on a story that I intend to send to another anthology. The working title is “Medium” (a title that will certainly change). It stars New Jersey transplant Dominic Bracco as he does a favor in River City for his Uncle Angelo back in Jersey.
After “Medium” is finished and off to the publisher for consideration, I have to make a decision: what long work do I delve into next? There are several options:
(1) Book Three of the River City Patrol series, Beneath a Weeping Sky, which I’ve already written about 15,000 words of.
(2) My hockey novel, All That Counts, which is a completed first draft.
(3) The second Stefan Kopriva mystery (sequel to Waist Deep), of which I’ve already completed about 11,000 words.
(4) A science-fiction/horror book that will be the first in a series, which I’ll be writing under a different psuedonym. I haven’t started this one yet.
(5) A fantasy novel, which is only about 2000 words deep so far.
(6) My “Nice Guy” book, which I haven’t started.
(7) “Nor Shadowed Heart”, which is a Connor O'Sullivan novel that takes place in 2004. This one is only just barely begun. It really isn’t a candidate right now, anyway, as it will likely be written when the River City Patrol books catch up to that point in the timeline.
Of course, there are always more short stories that are simmering. And there are revisions for Heroes Often Fail surely coming from the publisher. And there is always the business of looking at markets and submitting...
So. Plenty to keep me busy. We’ll see which way the play goes once “Medium” is finished and off to that publisher for a look-see.
“Prank Call” actually had its origins in a partial story I wrote years ago, but never finished. I used it as a jumping off point for the current version and ended up cutting out about 2/3 of the original text. It is about a man who gets out of prison and seeks vengeance on the man who put him there. Revenge is a nebulous, empty proposition, though, isn’t it?
“Harry and the Bird” is another story that has been humming around in my head since about 2001 or 2002. In it, two detectives arrive at work in the morning to see another detective standing in the grass staring at a little bird. Things go downhill from there.
“Home for Christmas” is brand new and stars Detective Katie MacLeod as she investigates a burglary on Christmas Day. She deals with liars (big surprise), as well as some personal issues.
“Prank Call” and “Home for Christmas” were both written specifically for anthologies that I was invited to contribute to. However, neither one has been formally accepted yet, so we’ll see. “Harry and the Bird” is going to be one of those tough sells, as it doesn’t really fit crime/mystery fiction even though it involves cops. Hopefully, I can find an appropriate home for it.
Currently, I’m working on a story that I intend to send to another anthology. The working title is “Medium” (a title that will certainly change). It stars New Jersey transplant Dominic Bracco as he does a favor in River City for his Uncle Angelo back in Jersey.
After “Medium” is finished and off to the publisher for consideration, I have to make a decision: what long work do I delve into next? There are several options:
(1) Book Three of the River City Patrol series, Beneath a Weeping Sky, which I’ve already written about 15,000 words of.
(2) My hockey novel, All That Counts, which is a completed first draft.
(3) The second Stefan Kopriva mystery (sequel to Waist Deep), of which I’ve already completed about 11,000 words.
(4) A science-fiction/horror book that will be the first in a series, which I’ll be writing under a different psuedonym. I haven’t started this one yet.
(5) A fantasy novel, which is only about 2000 words deep so far.
(6) My “Nice Guy” book, which I haven’t started.
(7) “Nor Shadowed Heart”, which is a Connor O'Sullivan novel that takes place in 2004. This one is only just barely begun. It really isn’t a candidate right now, anyway, as it will likely be written when the River City Patrol books catch up to that point in the timeline.
Of course, there are always more short stories that are simmering. And there are revisions for Heroes Often Fail surely coming from the publisher. And there is always the business of looking at markets and submitting...
So. Plenty to keep me busy. We’ll see which way the play goes once “Medium” is finished and off to that publisher for a look-see.
