What could be better than Red Velvet and Absinthe
If there is one thing I’ve been hopping from one foot to the other dying to squeal over during the last few weeks it was the news that a short story of mine was shortlisted for almost certain inclusion in the anthology Red Velvet and Absinthe. Well, I’ve now had confirmation that my story, ‘Bitter [...]
Word Count
I’ve received this query a couple of times in the last month so thought it would make a good topic. What is my word count? Do I strive for a daily figure? A spinoff from that is to ask whether there’s a wrong or right way to do this thing called writing. Most courses and [...]
Radgepacket on the way
Our fifth volume of short stories is our punchiest yet! You’ll find real industrial strength fiction in here as the best ‘unsigned and unhinged’ British talent regale you with stories of bad men and mad men…and a little touch of S & M! In this snapshot of todays Britain you’ll find nineteen ‘shorts’ that will [...]
Writing writing writing
I’ve not said much writing wise because I’ve got so much writing I want to get on with this year. I wanted to start work on revamping my fantasy trilogy, but there are a couple of books I want to read first. I want to see how other fantasy writers have handled certain tricky elements, [...]
Stay Tuned
I’ve some very good news pending both to lovers of my m/m fiction and to fans of my more gothic, dark twisted stories, but I’m afraid this is merely a quick dash in and out to tell you that I can’t say more at this time: it’s a bit like selling a house ‘subject to [...]
Byker Books
I’m pleased to announce that a short story of mine, ‘Equal Opportunities’ has been accepted for publication in Radgepacket Volume 5, published by Byker Books. So what is Radgepacket, and what type of fiction does it contain? A Radgepacket is someone prone to extreme outbursts of bad temper. Think Urban Noir with a twist, or [...]
Important: Please stop to think before submitting your work
I do want to cover this in more detail another day, but for all new and even existing writers, please check what you are doing before subbing work or entering competitions. Do NOT send your work to anyone requesting ALL RIGHTS or WORLD RIGHTS, and do not sign any contracts that include a non-specified time [...]
Marooned up for a Best Book Honour this weekend!
My story “Marooned” was reviewed this week by Whipped Cream erotic romance reviews and is up for Best Book honour this weekend (voting runs from Saturday, January 15th through Sunday January 16th). Check it out from Saturday by clicking HERE. Edited to add: Voting is now over but you can still read the review.
An icy little offering
Pop along to http://www.paragraphplanet.com/ today, January 4th, for an icy little offering perfect for this time of year. If you miss it, ‘Jack Frost Visits’ will be in the archives at the end of the month.
End of year news
It’s way past time I posted an end of year news item, but it’s not been easy. Truth is, I’m waiting on ‘news’ and have nothing much to tell you.Writing wise, ‘Marooned’ was published at Changeling as anticipated. I’ve nothing else subbed to them at present. I’m still waiting on edits for ‘Toasted Almond’ with [...]