The Wickeds: A Wicked Women Writers Anthology (Volume 1) is now available in print on Amazon. It includes my contest winning short story Graveyard Shift (and Reshift). Here’s the release information from the publisher. The Wickeds A Wicked Women Writers Anthology (Volume 1) Available now at Amazon.com Edited by Hollie Snider HorrorAddicts.net presents thirteen horror […]
Finding a skilled, reliable, affordable freelance book editor isn’t impossible, but the range of options out there makes it confusing. I’ll share my experiences and see if it helps. With my first novel, I went with word of mouth from people I knew. I went for cheap. I ended up with a series of editors […]
Writers looking to be published often ask how they can find markets for their short stories. The very best site I’ve found for learning about anthologies and other publishing opportunities is duotrope.com. There, they let you search, sort, and track markets. Speculative fiction writers can also use ralan.com. Horror writers might find the Library of […]
Writers love to write. They love writing so much more than editing that they write articles about how to edit and let their doughy mess of a manuscript sit beside the keyboard. (Not that I would do that. Heh.) But within the surplus of information they agree on certain points: Get Perspective 1.) Finish and […]
Just as every tree is different but still recognizably a tree, every story is different but contains elements that make it a story. By defining those before you begin you clarify the scope of your work, identify your themes, and create the story you meant to write. At Norwescon 2011 I sat in on a session […]
When a friend discovered that I am an author and have sold several short stories he asked how to begin writing fiction. And much to my surprise, I had a list of strong suggestions that broke down into four main areas. Step 1: Write Yes, if you want to be a writer you do have to put […]
photo © 2009 goXunuReviews | more info (via: Wylio) Why Independent Publishing? Authors work hard, with little acknowledgement, begging publishers to pluck them from the mob and tell them their work is valuable. So it is understandable that recent stories of ebook millionaires and how Barry Eisler, an established author, turned down half a million dollars to […]
The new HorrorAddicts.net is now available and I’m the featured author. When I listened to the episode it surprised me to hear the host, Emerian Rich, say that I’m the most requested author. I’m so flattered! I feel a blush coming on! Or maybe that heat in my cheeks is from the story Stripping the Zipper. […]
Artwork Apparently I love to post when I have new images, and this month is no exception. Here’s another take on the Fractured Horizon book cover. Keep in mind, it’s a virtual book so the cover can be anything I want. How do you think this one compares? Re-opening the Fractured Horizon Archive- Short stories […]
I hope you had a chance to listen to the entries for the 2010 Wicked Women Writer’s challenge. The worthy Rhonda R Carpenter was crowned the new Most Wicked. It’s great to pass along the honor and responsibility to my fabulous Podioracket.com partner. I’m sure she’ll have a blast running next year’s contest. Congrats, Rhonda! This […]
