Vampires Don't Sparkle update

Got the official Table of Contents for Vampires don't Sparkle from editor Carol Hightshoe. The publisher will be Sky Warrior Books with a release somewhere around Halloween.

Vampiric Fluff – Rhonda Parrish
The Hall of the Cavern King – Alexis Glynn Latner
Customer Service – Katherine Tomlinson
Luftgeist – David Lee Summers
A Novel Love – Steve Alguire
Pixie Dust – James Pratt
To Catch a Glimpse – Margaret McGaffey Fisk
Two Fangs – Jonathan D. Nichols
Charlie Makes His Way – Peggy McFarland
Saving Grace – Lillian Csernica
The Longest Night – Cynthia Ward
Crosses – David B Riley
Night Work if You Can Get It – Jeff Baker
Solutions – Bear Weiter
Origins – Rie Sheridan Rose
Little Brother – Evan Purcell
And Thus Returning – Lyn McConchie
Truck Driving Women – Trudy Myers
Drac’s Diet – John Lance
Outcast – Chris Barili
Desperate Sparkles – Guy Anthony De Marco
From Family Blood is Born – Dana Bell
Avalon Knocking – Vic Kerry
Safe Haven – Jonathan Shipley
Den’s Used Caskets – William RD Wood
Kids These Days – Mac Jones
Mountains of Hope and Dreaming – Chris Wong Sick Hong

 

A Good Start

I've started reading for Different Dragons 2. I have a total of twenty stories and have, so far, read six. Outcome was three will be accepted, one rejected, one iffy and one that may have potential with some revision. A good start for the new anthology.

I also received edits for Vampires Don't Sparkle 1. I changed a few things in my story and returned it to the editor. Must admit, I've never written an alternate history vampyre tale before. Funny thing is, most of it is based on actual events. Be interesting to see what people think of it.

Oh, and I just got an announcement about another dragon anthology being edited by Carol Hightshoe. Of course, I have to write a story for that one and have already come up with a great idea.

Supernatural Colorado - New story order

Whew! Spent an exhausting Sunday putting Supernatural Colorado together. Luckily, we were overcast and rainy, so it was easy to sit at the computer without longing to be outside.

I'm still awaiting a couple of revisions and bios from authors. For the most part, it's done.
On Wednesday, it will be off to the publisher.

The story order did change. Not much, but a little. Mostly due to lengths and time periods. More on this anthology as it gets closer to publication.

Final story order.

Shadows of Deceased Ghosts : David Boop      

Wicker Children : Lynn Donovan  

The Other Cemetery : Frank Luke   

Grubstake : Guy Anthony DeMarco   

Cave of Sorrows : Carol Hightshoe  

Montague Plistiblick’s Snipe Hunt : Quincy Allen  

Abandoned: Kessie Carroll 

Thank you, Thad : Susan MacDonald   

Guardian : J. A. Campbell   

Into the Home : Darla Upchurch 

Tracking Old Moses : Sam Knight 

Catharsis at Steamboat Springs :  Chris Barker  

Rainmaker : Becky Kyle  

Entity : Todd Nelson 

Pookie the Pooka : R. Joseph Maas  

Find of a Lifetime : Dana Bell  

The Vengeance of Felipe Espinosa : Pamela Nihiser  

The Rocky Flats Fiasco : Peter Wacks  

Supernatural Colorado story order (Tentative)

This week has been spent finishing up edits for Supernatural Colorado. Wasn't quite as challenging as I thought it was going to be. I edited four stories over the weekend and one on Tuesday evening. Now I'm waiting for the edits to come back in as well as bios from my authors.

Here's the list of stories, authors and the 'critter' they wrote about. 

Supernatural Colorado Story Order (Tentative)

 

Shadows of Deceased Ghosts : David Boop - Indian God

Wicker Children : Lynn Donovan - Vampire

The Other Cemetery : Frank Luke - Fairies

Guardian : J. A. Campbell - Unicorn

Grubstake : Guy Anthony DeMarco -Zombies, sort of

Cave of Sorrows : Carol Hightshoe - Indian ghost

Montague Plistiblick’s Snipe Hunt : Quincy Allen - Werewolf

Pookie the Pooka: R. Joseph Maas - Pooka

Rainmaker : Becky Kyle - Rainmaker

Thank you, Thad : Susan MacDonald - Mummy

Into the Home : Darla Upchurch - Tommyknocker

Tracking Old Moses : James Sams - Bear

Catharsis at Steamboat Springs :  Chris Barker - Yeti

Abandoned: Kessie Carroll - Alien

Entity : Todd Nelson - Ted Bundy

Find of a Lifetime : Dana Bell - Merpeople

The Vengeance of Felipe Espinosa : Pamela Nihiser - Headless Horseman

The Rocky Flats Fiasco : Peter Wacks - Rubber Duckie

 

Sunday I'll be putting together the final version and sending off to my publisher, Written World Communications. 

Then, on to my next anthology editing project.

Vampires Don't Sparkle

Big announcement - my story From Family Blood is Born has been accepted for the anthology,
Vampires Don't Sparkle Vol 1. It will be released through Sky Warrior Books and has an impressive line up of stories and authors, edited by Carol Hightshoe. Once I have an official release date, I'll post it in my blog.

Quick synopsis of my story:  It is based on the premise that John Adams was turned into a vampire by his cousin, Deborah Adams Metcalf. Odd bit of historical fact here, Deborah's grave has never been found nor is there any record of her death. Set in Boston, MA, they encounter a descendant of the Adam's family line who is a member of a religious cult. Also based on actual fact. I won't ruin the end of the story, but it is an alternate history with a lovely twist.

If you agree that not all vampires sparkle, then you will love this anthology. 

Back to work. Yeah!

Finally! I'm mostly over being sick and have gone back to writing. On Sunday I edited my completed zombie story and sent it off to Zombified II edited by Carol Hightshoe and will be published by Sky Warrior Books. I also partially edited a story for my own project Supernatural Colorado. I'll finish the piece later this week.

It hasn't helped that we've had cold temperatures and snow. There's nothing like coming home after a long day at work and then having to shovel the driveway...just so I can pick up the mail!

At least I'm not so tired when I get in that all I want to do is collapse in front of the TV, with a cup of tea, a cuddle blanket and cat on my lap. Sometimes two, when they decide they feel like sharing momma. I normally wouldn't move until bedtime.

Now, it's back to the grind, but a much more fun one than my day job.


 

Denver Comic Con

I spent the weekend at Denver Comic Con sitting at the WolfSinger Publications table. I'm thankful my publisher agreed to allow me to do this. She even made up a sign that I was there and had an announcement done on Sunday to say I was there.

The outcome was that ten copies of 'Winter Awakening' were sold. Another eight of the two anthologies that I edited 'Time Traveling Coffers' and 'Different Dragons'.

There were several folks who made a point to stop by. A woman and her two children who heard the announcement. A lady I rescued on the light rail. Someone who bought a copy of 'Different Dragons' on Friday night, learned I was there on Saturday and came back on Sunday to have me sign her book. A young lady I had met a Lifeway. And many others.

My most precious moment was when a young adult bought my book and asked to me to take a picture with her. I'd never had that happen and it was a bit of a surprise. But one thing I've learned from many of the pros, always be gracious with your fans and make them the highlight, not yourself.

I did take a bit of time to walk by and see the various film/TV guests. I'm not one to collect celebrities autographs. Richard Hatch was the only exception I've ever made to the rule. I got to say 'Hi' to good friends and fellow authors, David Boop, Peter J. Wacks, Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta. And enjoyed the various costumes people wore all the way from infants to those who are more mature.

Will I go back next year! Absolutely!!!!

Time Traveling Coffers Update

'Time Traveling Coffers' is finally done and sent to the publisher.  Theme: An object must directly or indirectly be the cause of a time traveling adventure.  The twelve accepted tales from both published and new comers tackled the question in some very interesting ways. Targeted release date: October 2012 in time for MileHiCon.

Final story order:

Time Con  - Alan Lickiss                                                               

The Locket – Nikalas Nowell                                                              

Island Out of Time – Dave Withe                              

Eternal Escapes – Carol Hightshoe                                     

One Large Universe – Peter Wacks                               

The Worm – Matt Chatelain  

Question Unresolved – Malcolm Cowen                      

                                         

Johnny Cache Steps Out – Sheryl Normandeau               

Seven Secret Minutes – Kessie Carroll                                   

The Story Within – Kaitlyn Wooley                                

Sins of the Father – Rebecca McFarland-Kyle

Danger said the Dragon  – Dana Bell   

Congratulations to all the writers and readers - come enjoy the fun!

Time Traveling Coffers

Last week I spent most of my time editing stories that were accepted for 'Time Traveling Coffers'. I'm a picky editor, as those who submitted will tell you. I'm currently awaiting rewrites and will be sending out bio requests and contracts early this week. I have no intention of working on the July 4th. Planned release date is October just in time for MileHiCon - my local Science Fiction Convention. Sneak peak and tentative order" Time Con - Alan Lickiss The Locket – Nikalas Nowell Island Out of Time – Dave Withe Question Unresolved – Malcolm Cowen One Large Universe – Peter Wacks The Worm – Matt Chatelain Sins of the Father – Rebecca McFarland-Kyle Johnny Cache Steps Out – Sheryl Normandeau Seven Secret Minutes – Kessie Carroll The Story Within – Kaitlyn Wooley Eternal Escapes – Carol Hightshoe (Title) – Dana Bell Serval/dragon My story is a lead in for 'Different Dragons'. It is currently open for submissions. Guidelines are on the WolfSinger Publications site.