Two rejections today. One from Fantasy magazine saying no to ‘Rings’, after a re-write and retitle to ‘My Lovesick Zombie Boyband’. I like the re-write however so it was worth doing. Horizon was also rejected for Nemonymous 8, which makes rejection number ten for that story. I maintain faith in it though even after someContinue reading “Double Whammy”
Category Archives: Writing Journal
Season of Mists
Its that mystic time of year when the mists of fate part to reveal a veritable hoard of awards in the speculative fiction field. The Fix is nominated for the Critters.org awards in the category of best review site. It certainly gets my vote, although I did almost succumb to the last minute temptation toContinue reading “Season of Mists”
Vampires, Caesar and Fairytales
The infamous book pile grew considerably over Christmas, although not as much as it might have. I’ve been resisting temptation wherever possible. It’s a struggle. I dipped into the world of E-Books to pick up Forests of the Heart by Charles de Lint. Mr de Lint is a cult figure in contemporary fantasy but hisContinue reading “Vampires, Caesar and Fairytales”
The Gap
I am tapping this out on my new Ipod Touch which is the closest thing to a portable computer I have ever encountered. Aren’t Xmas presents great? The keyboard is a little fiddley so please excuse the inevitable spelling mistake. I’ve always had something against the gap between Xmas and new year. Who knows why?Continue reading “The Gap”
Circe’s in Serendipity magazine.
My new story Circe’s is now available to read online in the January issue of Serendipity magazine. It’s very nice to see the story out doing its thing. Circe’s in Serendipity magazine.
Story Acceptance
My short story ‘Circes’ has been accepted for publication in Serendipity. January’s issue takes on the theme of ‘consumerism’. http://www.magicalrealism.co.uk
Muse Me
A week since Egypt and I have failed to post my magnum opus covering our travels there. It is sitting half written in my drafts folder. Maybe I will finish it one day soon when I have a spare number of moments. First, a brief update. I am full steam ahead on the Writing IndustriesContinue reading “Muse Me”
Electric Velocipede #13 – On Sale Now
Available Now Read the first review on The Fix
Damien and Lydia’s Pre-Holiday Drink
I and Lydia will be vacationing among the wonders of ancient Egypt this winter. Come and join us for a good bye drink. Saturday 1st December, 8pm onwards Swan and Rushes Pub, Oxford Street, Leicester All Welcome
Help Damien Pick His Holiday Reads
Its a tough life being a writer. Take poor old William Gibson. I read all of Gibson’s books obsessively in my mid-teens. I’ve traveled great distances to see him speak. I’ve even twice been compared to him in pseudo psychometric testing. But when I was less than gripped by his new novel ‘Spook Country’ IContinue reading “Help Damien Pick His Holiday Reads”
Kindle – Publisher Bane?
Amazon released its new Kindle e-book reader today. Techie types have been predicting the rise of the e-book for decades. Is it finally about to happen? Either way, its the publishers who should be scared of e-books. And writers who stand to benefit. If a healthy online market place for e-books emerges, it really callsContinue reading “Kindle – Publisher Bane?”
Rings Extract
UPDATE: This extract from My Love Sick Zombie Boy Band was posted when the story was still being drafted under its working title of Rings. But this secene remained through to the final draft (largely) intact. *** Rings grew out of lots of thinking I’ve been doing about magic in urban settings, and the specificContinue reading “Rings Extract”
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