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.

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.