On a roll!

Anyone who's ever attempted the arduous process of trying to get something they've written published understands what a time consuming, tedious, fraught with rejection process it can be.

For those of you who aren't familiar, imagine all of the creative and editorial effort that goes into writing something that you work on until you get it just right, and then spending time researching markets that are a good fit for your work, and then sending it out and having to wait weeks [or months] for a response.  Regardless of quality, the vast majority of responses will invariably be rejections -- and once you get a rejection, you have to go back to the beginning of the process and start the entire cycle over again.

So with that backdrop in mind, I'm pleased to pass along that I'm three-for-three this week in terms of hearing back from prospective publishers!

My story, "Still Born," will appear in this summer's edition of Told in the Dark, published by 9Tales. I'll pass along more information about how to obtain a copy closer to the publication date.

Given how frustrating--and SLOW--it often is trying to get your work into print as described above, it is a gratifying turn of events to have a week like this, and have three original stories accepted by paying markets.  Nice way to kick of a holiday weekend!

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!


  

The Hot Streak Continues!

Double Boom!!

I just got notification that my story, "Irreconcilable Differences," has  been selected to appear in the August 2015 issue of Literary Hatchet, a journal dedicated to dark fiction that is published by Pear Tree Press.

This is a short story that I've had on the back burner for quite some time.  I plucked it out of moth balls a few weeks ago, and revamped the story significantly before sending it out for prospective publication.  I'm pleased that it found a home with LH--a journal that I enjoy reading.

I'll keep readers posted about the journal's availability closer to the publication date, but in the meantime--here are a few very cool cover designs from past issues of Literary Hatchet, submitted for your enjoyment!


       

BOOM!!!

Readers, I'm pleased to announce that my short story, "Ride Like the Wind," has been accepted to appear in an upcoming issue of Stupefying Stories, published by Rampant Loon Media.

This publication is particularly exciting for me [1] because I love this story, and [2] because Stupefying Stories is published / edited by one of my all time favorite authors, the iconic Bruce Bethke.

This is my top publication credit to date--and a great "home" for this particular story.  I'd personally like to thank both Mr. Bethke and the folks from Stupefying Stories for their consideration of this manuscript.

I've got lots of other stories out there in the publication queue, so stay tuned for future updates!

Happy spring!

It’s been a LONG time since I’ve posted a blog update, largely because I didn’t have any news to report.  Following the birth of our second daughter last summer, I took a bit of an extended hiatus from writing.  Between that and a career change, I simply didn’t have the capacity to devote the required time, effort, attention, and creativity needed to write.

But the ember burned the entire time, even when I wasn’t actively writing.  So I’m pleased to report that I’ve been back at it for the past several weeks—working both on new projects, and also revising several previously completed [but unpublished] stories.

I’m also excited to report that I’ve recently put the finishing touches on a collaborative project co-authored with my friend, and fellow author, Sean Wark.  We spent more than three years on this novelette, from conception through idea generation, and later writing / editing.  I’m VERY excited about this manuscript's potential, and where it might get placed!

The next step is to get some stories submitted for publication.  I’m ready to pull the pin on the grenade, lob a few stories out there, and see what happens.

Boom!

Night Walkers horror anthology available

Readers:

Thirteen O'Clock press's newest horror anthology, Night Walkers--featuring my vampire themed short story, "Meat"--is now available for purchase!

Here's a brief description from Thirteen O'Clock's website:

Night Walkers, lurking in shadows, behind walls, in cars, in your homes, they're out there and they're out to get you... vampires and killers, we know they haunt the streets, now there's proof! Thirteen's talented authors have taken the theme of Night Walkers and woven stories of blood, guts and horror for your entertainment.

Click Here to purchase.

Happy Halloween!!!

The Undead War

Readers:

I'm pleased to report that the horror anthology, The Undead War, featuring my short story, Last Supper, is now available in both print and Kindle version on Amazon.com!  This collection is brought to us by Dead Guns Press.

Last Supper is a story about three survivors of the zombie apocalypse who manage to flee Houston on foot, only to discover something far worse waiting for them in the desert.

Click HERE to purchase!

An Urban Nightmare

Friends:

I'm pleased to report that the horror collection, An Urban Nightmare, containing my short story, Offset Collision, is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Offset Collision is a story about a traumatized man who's life unravels after a car accident kills his wife and unborn child.

Order your electronic copy of this anthology HERE.

I have a few more summer publication updates in the hopper that I hope to make in June, so stay tuned for more news!

The Dead Walk... on Amazon.com!

Readers:

Breaking Fate Publishing's zombie-themed horror anthology, The Dead Walk--featuring my short story, I Walk, Therefore I Am--is available on Amazon.com.

Here is the table of contents:


The Price of My Services by Dylan Otto Krider Zero Hour by Derek Muk Prisoners of Forever by Katie Jones I Walk, Therefore I Am by Ryan Neil Falcone And the Weeds Shook with Laughter by John M. Edwards The Meat Lover’s Special by Miracle Austin The Zombie Appeal by D. E. Cowen Black Friday by Willy Adkins Short-term recollections of a life… by Sergio Palumbo Survival by Jason R. Davis

             

Lots of "Walking" -- Pair of Updates

Update #1:

After a lengthy delay, I look forward to the March 11th publication of The Dead Walk, a zombie-themed anthology brought to us by Breaking Fate Publishing.

Included in this collection is my short story, I Think, Therefore I Am -- a story that is gratifying to see in print.

I'll post publication details when this collection becomes commercially available soon.











Update #2:

I'm pleased to announce that my vampire-themed short story, Meat, has been accepted to Horrified Press's upcoming horror anthology, Night Walkers.

Night Walkers is scheduled for release around the Halloween 2014 timeframe, so look for more details as we get closer to publication.