So "Glitter and Trauma" has now sold 3 copies. It's getting there slowly, but there is also a review up on Amazon.co.uk, which is a great start. On that note, when you visit my UK Author Page, "Glitter and Trauma" turns up as my currently best selling book so squeeee!
Remember that you can catch me on Twitter for more frequent updates and nonsense. Oh I talk a lot of nonsense there. But fun nonsense, too. I am also now on Gothise.com, being the big goth that I am. Same as Twitter, I'm girlofgotham if you're looking for me there.
Have started writing a new story for submitting to Wicked East Press' "Dark Finds". Not saying much at the moment, but I'm pleased so far. Fingers crossed it goes well.
A wee reminder that Carnival, edited by Dorothy Davies and published by Static Movement, is now up on Amazon.com. So excited to make the lead story on this one. It's the first time I've been published in an anthology where I've been listed as the main author on Amazon. Ridiculously awesome and I've been badgering anyone who will listen about it.
Showing posts with label Static Movement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Static Movement. Show all posts
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
My brain hurts.
Right now K Bargie is reading me part of a report he is writing at the moment. He is doing a PhD in something I don't understand. Of the two sentences he just read out to me, I can repeat none of it as that is how much of it my brain actually processed. Oh hell.
In other news, it's taken me a while to report this, but I finally have the chance to do so. The following books have been released over the past two months by Static Movement and feature some of my stories:
Ruby Red Cravings, edited by the awesome Brianna Stoddard, is now available to purchase and has two stories from my "Flashes Before her Eyes" vampire series. "Northern Winds" (Viking 
vampires-say what?!) and "Last of the Wilds" which involves my vampire having an erotic encounter with a lesbian tree. Oh yes, you read that right!
In other news, it's taken me a while to report this, but I finally have the chance to do so. The following books have been released over the past two months by Static Movement and feature some of my stories:
vampires-say what?!) and "Last of the Wilds" which involves my vampire having an erotic encounter with a lesbian tree. Oh yes, you read that right!
Two Naomi Clark anthologies, the first being Serve in Heaven, Reign in Hell
, an anthology of angels and demons. Here you can find my flash piece "Strings" about angelic puppets. I really like this wee piece. I wrote it while skulking in one of the galleries at work one Saturday afternoon. Might add it into "Simple Twists of Fate".
, an anthology of angels and demons. Here you can find my flash piece "Strings" about angelic puppets. I really like this wee piece. I wrote it while skulking in one of the galleries at work one Saturday afternoon. Might add it into "Simple Twists of Fate".
Wicked Witchery is a very recent release. It's available on the Pill Hill Shoppe at the moment and should be up for sale on Amazon very soon. It's got a page on Amazon just no purchase info as of yet. This book contains "Second Hand Faith" which is a daft wee prequel to the fantasy novel I've been working on since the day I turned 16 (shit you not). I love these characters and it'll be brilliant to see them in print.
As K Bargie has stopped talking about transnationalism and cultural identity (far too heavy for discussion on such a sunny day) I am going to leave you all now with a final thought. Adam (of Ferocious Bloodaxe fame) who did the awesome posters for The Shadow People
has begun work on a cover for Simple Twists of Fate. Can't wait to see it!!!!!
Here comes the sun, do-doop-do-doo.
Lotsaluv, Em
has begun work on a cover for Simple Twists of Fate. Can't wait to see it!!!!!Here comes the sun, do-doop-do-doo.
Lotsaluv, Em
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Erotic Topic Part 2
Some exciting news...
First of all, K Bargie and I got another step closer to the dream home.
Second, my story "Salt Skin" (title taken from the Ellie Goulding song) has been accepted by the wonderful Brianna Stoddard to appear in "Satin Beauty". This is an erotica anthology she's editing for Static Movement and I can't wait to get my hands on this book! Oooh-er!
Kinky!
Lotsaluv, Em
First of all, K Bargie and I got another step closer to the dream home.
Second, my story "Salt Skin" (title taken from the Ellie Goulding song) has been accepted by the wonderful Brianna Stoddard to appear in "Satin Beauty". This is an erotica anthology she's editing for Static Movement and I can't wait to get my hands on this book! Oooh-er!
Kinky!
Lotsaluv, Em
Friday, 17 June 2011
VAMPIREBUNNY REVIEW: "Cupid, Playing" by Kenneth C. Goldman
"Cupid, Playing" by Kenneth C. Goldman, appearing in Flash!, 
pp 31-32. Edited by Chris Bartholomew, published by Static Movement.
4 Bunnies out of 5.
SYNOPSIS: An unsuspecting couple are being watched by Cupid, who has his bow and arrow at the ready...
This story is taken from SM's salvaged anthology "Flash!" For those of you who don't know the background to this book, it was originally supposed to be published by a publisher who closed up shop before it saw completion. Fortunately for us readers, Chris Bartholomew saved the day and brought this book into the world and gave us the tale "Cupid, Playing." A snappy little piece of flash fiction, Goldman presents us with a portrait of a character we are all familiar with and turns it on its head. Yes, okay, it's a format we've seen before - inverting the norm - but by using the character of Cupid, it's quite fun to imagine a thousand crummy Valentines cards being metaphorically set on fire.
Anyway, onto the actual writing itself, even if the tale was about Cupid simply seeking out a couple to match up, it would still be beautifully begun. The build-up is just so wonderfully cheesy and corny, as the couple proclaim their love for one another. I don't want to reveal the twist but let me just say that it's pretty much what I've often wished would actually happen during almost every romantic comedy I've ever watched. Bam.
Due to the fact that this is a flash piece, I'm struggling not to reveal what the twist is. However, what I will say is that this story gives us exactly what flash is supposed to - a twist in the tale. It's enjoyable and fun and totally worth a read. The great thing about this anthology is that it's a whole collection of pieces like Goldman's and to think that it almost didn't get published is almost as scary as some of the stories in it. Thank the stars for Static Movement and for Kenneth Goldman for submitting his story to this fantastic wee book.
THOUGHTS FROM THE RABBIT HOLE: A snappy little twist in the tale piece which turns the Cupid image on its head.
Well done Ken!!!
Lotsaluv, Em
pp 31-32. Edited by Chris Bartholomew, published by Static Movement.4 Bunnies out of 5.
SYNOPSIS: An unsuspecting couple are being watched by Cupid, who has his bow and arrow at the ready...
This story is taken from SM's salvaged anthology "Flash!" For those of you who don't know the background to this book, it was originally supposed to be published by a publisher who closed up shop before it saw completion. Fortunately for us readers, Chris Bartholomew saved the day and brought this book into the world and gave us the tale "Cupid, Playing." A snappy little piece of flash fiction, Goldman presents us with a portrait of a character we are all familiar with and turns it on its head. Yes, okay, it's a format we've seen before - inverting the norm - but by using the character of Cupid, it's quite fun to imagine a thousand crummy Valentines cards being metaphorically set on fire.
Anyway, onto the actual writing itself, even if the tale was about Cupid simply seeking out a couple to match up, it would still be beautifully begun. The build-up is just so wonderfully cheesy and corny, as the couple proclaim their love for one another. I don't want to reveal the twist but let me just say that it's pretty much what I've often wished would actually happen during almost every romantic comedy I've ever watched. Bam.
Due to the fact that this is a flash piece, I'm struggling not to reveal what the twist is. However, what I will say is that this story gives us exactly what flash is supposed to - a twist in the tale. It's enjoyable and fun and totally worth a read. The great thing about this anthology is that it's a whole collection of pieces like Goldman's and to think that it almost didn't get published is almost as scary as some of the stories in it. Thank the stars for Static Movement and for Kenneth Goldman for submitting his story to this fantastic wee book.
THOUGHTS FROM THE RABBIT HOLE: A snappy little twist in the tale piece which turns the Cupid image on its head.
Well done Ken!!!
Lotsaluv, Em
Friday, 10 June 2011
REVIEW: "Tiny Grave" by Sean Monaghan
"Tiny Graves" by Sean Monaghan, appearing inThe Shadow People
edited by Chris Bartholomew. Published by Static Movement.4 bunnies out of 5.
SYNOPSIS: A businessman's family are being tormented while he is away on business.
What a great story. Really loved this. Totally gutted that I didn't have the chance to review this sooner. Apologies. Anywho, "Tiny Graves" is a perfect fit in this anthology of shadowy tales. Fantastic build-up and a convincing little family that the reader genuinely worry for as the story progresses. Both kids are likeable while the mother instantly gave me a curious buzz of warning.
A great touch to this tale is the fact that the main bulk of the terror takes place on the other end of the telephone. Louis has to listen to the frightning events on the phone which is without a doubt the scariest element in the whole story. The reader goes through exactly the same as Louis; missing parts of the action and being left out of the loop. Brilliant technique. Applause for Monaghan on this. Loved this.
The only thing that lets this piece down is that I feel that it's over too quick. With such a lengthy build-up and dramatic indirect action, I feel that the come-down could have been a bit more drawn out. Can't say much without spoiling the ending but I would happily have read about another 1000 words of "Tiny Graves".
Thoughts from the rabbit hole: Likeable characters and a fantastically well-constructed tale. Just wish there was more of it!!!
Well done Sean!
Lotsaluv, Em
Monday, 16 May 2011
Why Adam is Awesome
, done by my very talented mate Adam Turner. I really appreciate him doing these and they are absolutely amazing. Hope you all like them. High fives all round for Adam. I'll be plastering these ALL OVER Glasgow as soon as I can. Awesome!!!!All this done because this book features my first novella "Glitter and Trauma" - check it out bunnies!!!
Lotsaluv, Em
Sunday, 15 May 2011
REVIEW: "Crossroad Blues" by Dorothy Davies
"Crossroad Blues" by Dorothy Davies. Appearing in Oil
, edited by Martin Zeigler, published by Static Movement. Pages 54-57.
5 Bunnies out of 5.
Synopsis: A hitchhiker tells their next ride how they came to be out on the road.
Absolutely loved this tiny little tale. While the actual plot is nothing totally out of the ordinary (how very "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"), what won me over with this piece was the narrator. What Davies shines at with stories like this is having such a unique narrative voice weaving the tale. The title of the collection is "Oil" and the narrator's words are as smooth and slick as the substance itself. On first reading I didn't get how the story fit with the anthology's central theme, but this piece is one that lingers with you like the scent of petrol. The oil theme is more in Davies' telling of the tale rather than its ideas. It's a smooth and fluid story which I would happily read again and again, and its flash-fiction length allows for this. Conforming completely to a flash-like structure, the story is a compact and condensed glimpse into a character and their background - well controlled stylish. Overall, I loved this. Magic in 3 pages.
THOUGHTS FROM THE RABBIT HOLE: A glimpse into the world of a smooth talking narrator with a slippery past. Wonderfully told.
Coming soon: Review of "Tiny Grave" by Sean Monaghan in The Shadow People.
Lotsaluv, Em
, edited by Martin Zeigler, published by Static Movement. Pages 54-57.5 Bunnies out of 5.
Synopsis: A hitchhiker tells their next ride how they came to be out on the road.
Absolutely loved this tiny little tale. While the actual plot is nothing totally out of the ordinary (how very "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"), what won me over with this piece was the narrator. What Davies shines at with stories like this is having such a unique narrative voice weaving the tale. The title of the collection is "Oil" and the narrator's words are as smooth and slick as the substance itself. On first reading I didn't get how the story fit with the anthology's central theme, but this piece is one that lingers with you like the scent of petrol. The oil theme is more in Davies' telling of the tale rather than its ideas. It's a smooth and fluid story which I would happily read again and again, and its flash-fiction length allows for this. Conforming completely to a flash-like structure, the story is a compact and condensed glimpse into a character and their background - well controlled stylish. Overall, I loved this. Magic in 3 pages.
THOUGHTS FROM THE RABBIT HOLE: A glimpse into the world of a smooth talking narrator with a slippery past. Wonderfully told.
Coming soon: Review of "Tiny Grave" by Sean Monaghan in The Shadow People.
Lotsaluv, Em
Friday, 29 April 2011
VAMPIRE BUNNY REVIEW: "Adaptation" by Chris Allinotte
"Adaptation" by Chris Allinotte. Appearing in Creepy Things: An Anthology of the Creepy-Crawly, Spooky & Silly. Edited by Chris Bartholomew, published in Static Movement. Pages 217-219.
4 Vampire Bunnies out of 5.
SYNOPSIS: After a successful invasion and colonisation of Mars, two scientiests explore the land, only to make a shocking dicovery.
Taken from a book of insect-themed horror, Allinotte's story fits exactly that theme but does it with style. This is a short but sweet piece, the kind I like. I must admit, I'm a bit of a lazy reader when it comes to anthologies: I read all the flash first then work my way up the the longest stories. So this tale is precisely what I would have gone for first. The build up to Allinotte's story gives the reader all the back story they need - humans obliterated the Martians after destroying their own planet. Not an uncommon plot, but this tale gives the reader a fresher outcome than the movie-equivalents they may have come across.
WARNIING...HERE BE SPOILERS...WARNING...STOP READING NOW IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW THE ENDING...WARNING.
Sorry, that was kind of overkill. I want to talk about the insect aspect the most but it's kind of a spoiler alert. Last chance to look away...Good, those of you who kept reading are in for a treat. Allinotte's bugs are not the black shelled beetles or the winged green-fly but living precious gems. The descriptions of them are wonderful and worth reading the story for in itself. I absolutely loved this part of the tale. I won't reveal what kind of antics they get up to but it's beautifully written and certainly made me glad I'd flicked to those pages where the story was hiding.
With this being such a short story there isn't much more I can say about it except that it is certainly one of the strongest pieces in this beastly collection.
THOUGHTS FROM THE RABBIT HOLE: A perfect example of flash fiction with a beatifully descriptive twist. It'll make you afraid of your jewellery and healing crystals for good!
Visit the writer at: http://chrisallinotte.blogspot.com/.
Lotsaluv, Em
4 Vampire Bunnies out of 5.
SYNOPSIS: After a successful invasion and colonisation of Mars, two scientiests explore the land, only to make a shocking dicovery.
Taken from a book of insect-themed horror, Allinotte's story fits exactly that theme but does it with style. This is a short but sweet piece, the kind I like. I must admit, I'm a bit of a lazy reader when it comes to anthologies: I read all the flash first then work my way up the the longest stories. So this tale is precisely what I would have gone for first. The build up to Allinotte's story gives the reader all the back story they need - humans obliterated the Martians after destroying their own planet. Not an uncommon plot, but this tale gives the reader a fresher outcome than the movie-equivalents they may have come across.
WARNIING...HERE BE SPOILERS...WARNING...STOP READING NOW IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW THE ENDING...WARNING.
Sorry, that was kind of overkill. I want to talk about the insect aspect the most but it's kind of a spoiler alert. Last chance to look away...Good, those of you who kept reading are in for a treat. Allinotte's bugs are not the black shelled beetles or the winged green-fly but living precious gems. The descriptions of them are wonderful and worth reading the story for in itself. I absolutely loved this part of the tale. I won't reveal what kind of antics they get up to but it's beautifully written and certainly made me glad I'd flicked to those pages where the story was hiding.
With this being such a short story there isn't much more I can say about it except that it is certainly one of the strongest pieces in this beastly collection.
THOUGHTS FROM THE RABBIT HOLE: A perfect example of flash fiction with a beatifully descriptive twist. It'll make you afraid of your jewellery and healing crystals for good!
Visit the writer at: http://chrisallinotte.blogspot.com/.
Lotsaluv, Em
Saturday, 23 April 2011
The Shadow People Update
Say What?!?!?!? Is that Emma's novella in a book and on sale on Amazon now? Indeedy it is! The Shadow People is now available on Amazon. AAAAAAH!!! Excited! Even more exciting is the product description, which reads:
She turns her hands over. Once. Twice. On the third time she still can't see anything wrong with them. What had she done? She'd made the shadow disappear, for one thing. It's rather a relief to know that she can make them go away. But what had she done to make it go? What the hell was that stuff coming out of her hands? This is weird, even for Sarah. -excerpt from Glitter and Trauma by Emma Kathryn
I'm so over the moon with this. This is going to be freakin' awesome. As soon as the book hits Amazon.co.uk I'm throwing a Glasgow launch party for all my chums and co-horts. Complete with Millie's cookie cake and all. By then I'll do a full promotional blog about out, complete with an exclusive extract and soundtrack listing (I always write my stories to a soundtrack which I put together during the writing process). This post will also include the posters that my mate Adam - of Ferocious Bloodaxe fame - is doing for me. The stuff he's done for Bloodaxe has been ubercool so I'm extremely excited to see what he's going to come up with.
Anyway, I'm going to scoot now. I'm far too excited!!!! Eeeep! Hope you're all ordering your copies right now!
Lotsaluv, Em
She turns her hands over. Once. Twice. On the third time she still can't see anything wrong with them. What had she done? She'd made the shadow disappear, for one thing. It's rather a relief to know that she can make them go away. But what had she done to make it go? What the hell was that stuff coming out of her hands? This is weird, even for Sarah. -excerpt from Glitter and Trauma by Emma Kathryn
I'm so over the moon with this. This is going to be freakin' awesome. As soon as the book hits Amazon.co.uk I'm throwing a Glasgow launch party for all my chums and co-horts. Complete with Millie's cookie cake and all. By then I'll do a full promotional blog about out, complete with an exclusive extract and soundtrack listing (I always write my stories to a soundtrack which I put together during the writing process). This post will also include the posters that my mate Adam - of Ferocious Bloodaxe fame - is doing for me. The stuff he's done for Bloodaxe has been ubercool so I'm extremely excited to see what he's going to come up with.
Anyway, I'm going to scoot now. I'm far too excited!!!! Eeeep! Hope you're all ordering your copies right now!
Lotsaluv, Em
Sunday, 17 April 2011
Short Story Reviews
Since I'm blogging to the max tonight, I thought I'd announce my new programme. I'm going to do a short story review a week on here. The first few I'll pick at random from various Static Movement anthologies (mostly the ones I've got a story in myself since those are the most I've got). However, I'm also going to be taking requests. So if you've got a story in a SM book and would like me to give you a solo review, drop me a line at:
Stick VAMPIREBUNNY REVIEW in the subject line and in the email, be sure to tell me what book your story appeared in, what it's called and your pen name and I'll do my best to get it read and write a review as soon as I can. Feel free to also give me a link to your blog or website too!!!
Looking forward to this. I'll post this on the publisher's forums, too, so you better get in fast!
Remember to put VAMPIREBUNNY REVIEW in the subject line or I WILL delete your email!!! Can't wait folks! Hope to hear from you all soon.
Lotsaluv, Em
Thursday, 7 April 2011
StoryFest
Ello bunnies. Even more updates. Another 2 stories were accepted by Dorothy Davies today. "The Captain and the Hourglass" into Tales of Salt and Sorrow and "Lighting the Way (Between the Shadows)" into Grim Fairy Tales. Awesome still - "Second Hand Faith" has been accepted into Wicked Witchery, a Static Movement anthology edited by Naomi Clark. Really pleased about this lot. "Second Hand Faith" is a Vahro tale, based around the characters in my Heart of the Dragon novel, which I will one day finish. Love the character of Aemaea and this story will see her publishing debut.
Apologies for the lack of covers on this post, but I'm working from K Bargie's PC so can't fill his hard drive with pretty pictures (oh that will change when we move in together!).
When I get home over the weekend, I'll upload to the max and send off my contracts to all these lovely editors.
Still ridiculously excited about the novella acceptance. Will do a post all about it one day next week.
Lotsaluv, Em
Apologies for the lack of covers on this post, but I'm working from K Bargie's PC so can't fill his hard drive with pretty pictures (oh that will change when we move in together!).
When I get home over the weekend, I'll upload to the max and send off my contracts to all these lovely editors.
Still ridiculously excited about the novella acceptance. Will do a post all about it one day next week.
Lotsaluv, Em
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Exciting News
Alright, I know I'm not as frequent a blogger as I used to be but today there's some rather juicy news.
First of all, my story "Syrup" has been accepted into Static Movement's Carnival anthology, which is being edited by Dorothy Davies. Wrote this story kind of on the hop at work over the weekend so it was great to find it a home so quickly! Going to be a very creepy book, methinks.
Cover above *points up*. As I said, going to be very creepy.
However, the BIG news is about my novella, "Glitter and Trauma", which I'm sure you all remember me toiling over last summer/autumn. Well, it will be making its debut in Static Movement's anthology The Shadow People! Eeeeeek!!! So pleased with this. It's one of those projects that I'm really proud of so I'm so chuffed to see it get into a book. Chris Bartholomew is editing this one and she's such a gem to look at the novella in the first place so I'm extremely grateful for this acceptance.
Awesome cover. Love it. The story, in case I haven't told you before, is about a woman who fights shadow creatures and is trying to find a partner to help her, but when she does find one, she isn't what she expected. Will update more on this as the book progresses, but I'm so excited. Eeeek!!!!!
Smiley faces all round for a change!
Lotsaluv, Em
First of all, my story "Syrup" has been accepted into Static Movement's Carnival anthology, which is being edited by Dorothy Davies. Wrote this story kind of on the hop at work over the weekend so it was great to find it a home so quickly! Going to be a very creepy book, methinks.
Cover above *points up*. As I said, going to be very creepy.
However, the BIG news is about my novella, "Glitter and Trauma", which I'm sure you all remember me toiling over last summer/autumn. Well, it will be making its debut in Static Movement's anthology The Shadow People! Eeeeeek!!! So pleased with this. It's one of those projects that I'm really proud of so I'm so chuffed to see it get into a book. Chris Bartholomew is editing this one and she's such a gem to look at the novella in the first place so I'm extremely grateful for this acceptance.
Awesome cover. Love it. The story, in case I haven't told you before, is about a woman who fights shadow creatures and is trying to find a partner to help her, but when she does find one, she isn't what she expected. Will update more on this as the book progresses, but I'm so excited. Eeeek!!!!!
Smiley faces all round for a change!
Lotsaluv, Em
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Wendy and her Watcher
Review for Dark Things at horrornews.net. One of those fun, full-detail numbers that writes a nice wee paragraph about each story. Thoroughly exciting seeing my name on a horror site review. Made me look something like this XD
Here's my little extract:
“Watching Shadows” by Emma Kathryn is a take off on the character of Wendy from Peter Pan. This story, however, is not the fun trip to Neverland that Wendy experiences in Peter Pan; no this story is about the dark shadow tapping at her window late at night. What does this shadow want? Is the shadow friend or foe? These are questions Wendy wonders as she contemplates letting the shadow into her room. This story was an interesting take off on the Peter Pan story and we realize that not all fairy tales have happy endings.
The full review of the rest of the book can be found at the link above. I better beat it now because I've got a ridiculous amount of work to do. Just thought I'd keep you all posted.
On that note, I've had another story accepted for Static Movement's Ruby Red Cravings. This is another new vampire tale, this one called "Last of the Wilds". So if you're a fan of my vampire stuff, this anthology is a must-read!!!
Bysie bye my fair bloody bunnies.
Lotsaluv, Em
Here's my little extract:
“Watching Shadows” by Emma Kathryn is a take off on the character of Wendy from Peter Pan. This story, however, is not the fun trip to Neverland that Wendy experiences in Peter Pan; no this story is about the dark shadow tapping at her window late at night. What does this shadow want? Is the shadow friend or foe? These are questions Wendy wonders as she contemplates letting the shadow into her room. This story was an interesting take off on the Peter Pan story and we realize that not all fairy tales have happy endings.
The full review of the rest of the book can be found at the link above. I better beat it now because I've got a ridiculous amount of work to do. Just thought I'd keep you all posted.
On that note, I've had another story accepted for Static Movement's Ruby Red Cravings. This is another new vampire tale, this one called "Last of the Wilds". So if you're a fan of my vampire stuff, this anthology is a must-read!!!
Bysie bye my fair bloody bunnies.
Lotsaluv, Em
Sunday, 20 February 2011
New Vampire Tale
I know I posted earlier, nut I might as well post while I can.
Totally forgot to say that my story "Northern Winds" will be appearing in Static Movement's Ruby Red Cravings (cover below). Very excited about this. It's another piece from my "Flashes Before her Eyes" vampire series. Should be a fantastic book. Can't wait to see it!!!
Totally forgot to say that my story "Northern Winds" will be appearing in Static Movement's Ruby Red Cravings (cover below). Very excited about this. It's another piece from my "Flashes Before her Eyes" vampire series. Should be a fantastic book. Can't wait to see it!!!
If I get the chance, I'll submit another story to this. Fingers crossed!!!!
Bad news: my novella "Glitter and Trauma" was knocked back. However, I'm not going to give up and am going to adapt this into an actual novel. It's a superhero/dark fantasy number so let's hope some publisher fancies it this time round.
Nighty night bunnies.
Lotsaluv, Em
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Yaaaaay!!!!
Behold, excitement and smilies. Great review for Dark Romance from the Far Side on Amazon. Check it here. Or below, where I'm pasting my favourite bit! XD
Blood, Bones, and Bowie by Emma Kathryn is a quirky vampire story that takes you on a musical trip around the world with Ziggy and his Lady. Like Megan's Tattoo, this one ends tragically, but Kathryn's lovely, simple prose makes this a poignant story, definitely one of my favourites.
Eeeep!!! Very please with this. Biscuits and fairy cakes for that lovely reviewer. It's a great book, folks, I recommend getting hold of it as soon as possible.
In other news, I've been managing to get tini tiny bits of writing done lately. I mean tini tiny, but it's a start. I don't have much time these days but I'm doing my best to get stuff sent out. The novella got a knockback, but I'm not going to give up on it. When I get some time off, I might turn it into a novel, or put it with some other novellas. We'll see.
Anywho, my short story collection, "Love Bites and Fatal Wounds" is currently sitting in a publisher's inbox, so fingers crossed on that one. I'll keep you all posted and I'm sorry I've been so out of touch. Won't be long before I'm back to normal, bunnies.
Until the next time...
Lotsaluv, Em
Blood, Bones, and Bowie by Emma Kathryn is a quirky vampire story that takes you on a musical trip around the world with Ziggy and his Lady. Like Megan's Tattoo, this one ends tragically, but Kathryn's lovely, simple prose makes this a poignant story, definitely one of my favourites.
Eeeep!!! Very please with this. Biscuits and fairy cakes for that lovely reviewer. It's a great book, folks, I recommend getting hold of it as soon as possible.
In other news, I've been managing to get tini tiny bits of writing done lately. I mean tini tiny, but it's a start. I don't have much time these days but I'm doing my best to get stuff sent out. The novella got a knockback, but I'm not going to give up on it. When I get some time off, I might turn it into a novel, or put it with some other novellas. We'll see.
Anywho, my short story collection, "Love Bites and Fatal Wounds" is currently sitting in a publisher's inbox, so fingers crossed on that one. I'll keep you all posted and I'm sorry I've been so out of touch. Won't be long before I'm back to normal, bunnies.
Until the next time...
Lotsaluv, Em
Friday, 17 September 2010
Where oh Where Have I Been?
...I just do not know.
Well to tell the truth, I've been working my big curvy butt off. I've been really busy at university and next week I go on placement so it may be radio silence on my end for a little while longer. Oh dear Oh dear Oh dear.
But let's get down to the important stuff. At the moment, I'm waiting for 7 anthologies to arrive on my doorstep. Yes, 7. I can see you mouthing it in disbelief!!!! Yarsh, indeed. So let's get cracking, shall we? Were-What is now available on Amazon and Waterstones. My copy is coming from
Waterstones so that I could get my points on my card and they were doing 10% student discount, so yeah, Waterstones won. With Madness of the Mind I did the same thing
. Also with The Cedar Chest, and Ghosts and Demons
I'm waiting for Waterstones to fire them my way. Wow, 4 down. That's all the Static Movement books sorted. As usual, Chris Bartholomew has done a top-notch job and I'm thoroughly excited about seeing them. Particularly Were-What, which features my story "Riding." I think I've caught you up with what stories are in what books, except for The Cedar Chest, which was a tad last minute. Last second acceptance was my story "Loss", which is a rather creepy one and I'm looking forward to seeing it in print.
The fifth is Novus Creatura, an Aurora Wolf salvage job that was abandoned by Lame Goat Press (yet another one, but that's them all in print now), but picked up by the very hard working Michael C Pennington. My copy is a free contributor's copy, so all you lot will have to buy it yourselves, mwahahaha! Can't wait to see this one because I really like my story "Ruined" which has been waiting quite a while to reach print now, but it's found its way at last.
Numbers 6 and 7 are both Pill Hill books. They haven't hit amazon yet, but I think you can order them through Jessy Marie Roberts at Pill Hill. I've got Fem-Fangs on the way (soon to be the sexiest covered book on my bookcase!!!!) and Dark Things, which has my story "Watching Shadows" in it. That story was my first paid piece with Pill Hill so I'm extremely excited!!! Nearly hit the ceiling when I saw that $3.24 in my paypal account! Alright, you may laugh that my fee was 1/4 cent per word, but I don't care!!! I'm fair chuffed.! That's a good day's work for me!!!!
Hahaha!
Sent off 4 stories today. Yes, 4. First chance I've had in over a week so I'm been sending off a bunch. In other news, my novella is practically done so the troop and I should be sending it off soon. Fingers crossed and lets hope my $3.24 was a sign of good things to come.
Well bunnies, I'm going to trot off and tidy up the last of my novella, which I've called "Glitter and Trauma". Not long now...
Lotsaluv, Em
Well to tell the truth, I've been working my big curvy butt off. I've been really busy at university and next week I go on placement so it may be radio silence on my end for a little while longer. Oh dear Oh dear Oh dear.
But let's get down to the important stuff. At the moment, I'm waiting for 7 anthologies to arrive on my doorstep. Yes, 7. I can see you mouthing it in disbelief!!!! Yarsh, indeed. So let's get cracking, shall we? Were-What is now available on Amazon and Waterstones. My copy is coming from
Waterstones so that I could get my points on my card and they were doing 10% student discount, so yeah, Waterstones won. With Madness of the Mind I did the same thing. Also with The Cedar Chest, and Ghosts and DemonsI'm waiting for Waterstones to fire them my way. Wow, 4 down. That's all the Static Movement books sorted. As usual, Chris Bartholomew has done a top-notch job and I'm thoroughly excited about seeing them. Particularly Were-What, which features my story "Riding." I think I've caught you up with what stories are in what books, except for The Cedar Chest, which was a tad last minute. Last second acceptance was my story "Loss", which is a rather creepy one and I'm looking forward to seeing it in print.The fifth is Novus Creatura, an Aurora Wolf salvage job that was abandoned by Lame Goat Press (yet another one, but that's them all in print now), but picked up by the very hard working Michael C Pennington. My copy is a free contributor's copy, so all you lot will have to buy it yourselves, mwahahaha! Can't wait to see this one because I really like my story "Ruined" which has been waiting quite a while to reach print now, but it's found its way at last.
Numbers 6 and 7 are both Pill Hill books. They haven't hit amazon yet, but I think you can order them through Jessy Marie Roberts at Pill Hill. I've got Fem-Fangs on the way (soon to be the sexiest covered book on my bookcase!!!!) and Dark Things, which has my story "Watching Shadows" in it. That story was my first paid piece with Pill Hill so I'm extremely excited!!! Nearly hit the ceiling when I saw that $3.24 in my paypal account! Alright, you may laugh that my fee was 1/4 cent per word, but I don't care!!! I'm fair chuffed.! That's a good day's work for me!!!!
Hahaha!
Sent off 4 stories today. Yes, 4. First chance I've had in over a week so I'm been sending off a bunch. In other news, my novella is practically done so the troop and I should be sending it off soon. Fingers crossed and lets hope my $3.24 was a sign of good things to come.
Well bunnies, I'm going to trot off and tidy up the last of my novella, which I've called "Glitter and Trauma". Not long now...
Lotsaluv, Em
Friday, 27 August 2010
Some Delayed Details...
Okay dokay, I know it's been yonks since some of these stories were accepted, but I'm just updating the blog and keeping you peeps in the know!
My story "Presence" was accepted into Static Movement's Ghosts and Demons, which I think should be appearing soon. Fingers crossed.
"When the World Ends" is an extremely short, cootchy little piece which will be appearing in Static Movement's Cosmic Catastrophes.
Another acceptance came in the shape of Pill Hill Press' Dark Things, which will be featuring my story "Watching Shadows", another part of my Flashes Before Her Eyes series. This is my vampire series, for those of you who haven't come across these stories before.
In other news, Lame Goat have gone and done it again. Some published anthologies and a chapbook are going to be discontinued for God knows what reasons. Howl: Tales of the Feral and Infernal - the home of my story "The Hunt" - is one of those to be terminated. Boooooooo! But, hazzah, Mark Crittenden has saved the day and is going to revamp Howl, keeping a select few from the original and opening up to some new stories, too. And..."The Hunt" is going to be reprinted in this sexy, snazzy reincarnation! Yaaaaaaaay! I'm removing all Lame Goat Press book links from my page. It's a disappointment seeing the original Howl go, but I'm honestly not that surprised after all the Lame Goat nonsense. It's a shame really. But I'm sure Mark's new press Red Skies Press will come along as well as Chris Bartholomew's Static Movement anthologies. Chris did a great job salvaging what Lame Goat had abandoned and I'm sure Mark will be equally as successful.
High fives to these great folks who keep the small press alive.
Lotsaluv, Em
My story "Presence" was accepted into Static Movement's Ghosts and Demons, which I think should be appearing soon. Fingers crossed.
"When the World Ends" is an extremely short, cootchy little piece which will be appearing in Static Movement's Cosmic Catastrophes.
Another acceptance came in the shape of Pill Hill Press' Dark Things, which will be featuring my story "Watching Shadows", another part of my Flashes Before Her Eyes series. This is my vampire series, for those of you who haven't come across these stories before.
In other news, Lame Goat have gone and done it again. Some published anthologies and a chapbook are going to be discontinued for God knows what reasons. Howl: Tales of the Feral and Infernal - the home of my story "The Hunt" - is one of those to be terminated. Boooooooo! But, hazzah, Mark Crittenden has saved the day and is going to revamp Howl, keeping a select few from the original and opening up to some new stories, too. And..."The Hunt" is going to be reprinted in this sexy, snazzy reincarnation! Yaaaaaaaay! I'm removing all Lame Goat Press book links from my page. It's a disappointment seeing the original Howl go, but I'm honestly not that surprised after all the Lame Goat nonsense. It's a shame really. But I'm sure Mark's new press Red Skies Press will come along as well as Chris Bartholomew's Static Movement anthologies. Chris did a great job salvaging what Lame Goat had abandoned and I'm sure Mark will be equally as successful.
High fives to these great folks who keep the small press alive.
Lotsaluv, Em
Friday, 23 July 2010
Flash! Aaaaah! Savior of the Universe!
My copy of Flash! arrived yesterday. Looks bloody sexy! Eeeeeep! Thoroughly looking forward to reading through the whole thing. I harassed K Bargie by making him read my story in it before he was even out of bed. Even subjected my old friend Ms Kitty to checking it out. Twas very nice to brag though. Teehee. Dusted and Caught by Darkness should be appearing on amazon soon so I'll put up a proper link once it's working.
That'll do for now bunnies! I'll put up pictures and things tomorrow. I promise.
Lotsaluv, Em
That'll do for now bunnies! I'll put up pictures and things tomorrow. I promise.
Lotsaluv, Em
Monday, 19 July 2010
A Better Blog...
Aha! Now I have the time to actually write. K Bargie is staying with me right now and I seem to be filled with inspiration and the motivation to write. So today I reworked a very very old story and produced a short, 800 word piece called "Everything Burns". It's a much better version of the daft angsty thing I wrote when I was 16. Generally, I like it. Sent it off to Static Movement's Darkest Secrets anthology and it was accepted. Cover below:
Bloody well lovin' this cover. I worked my ass of just to get a piece good enough for this cover. Freakin' awesome. Can't wait to have it adorning my bookshelf.
On that note, I ordered my copy of Flash! today. It was in stock on amazon.co.uk so it should be here soon. I'll stick up a picture of it once it arrives. Shouldn't take long.
"Starry Eyed" is now up and running and functional on the wonderful Moon Washed Kisses. Very cool site and some great work up there. Check it out and give the other pieces a read, too. I really like this site, going to try writing something new for their next issue.
Anyway, I think that'll do just now. Can't wait till the Daily Flash books from Pill Hill come out. Especially after seeing the covers. Totally love them.
Lotsaluv, Em
On that note, I ordered my copy of Flash! today. It was in stock on amazon.co.uk so it should be here soon. I'll stick up a picture of it once it arrives. Shouldn't take long.
"Starry Eyed" is now up and running and functional on the wonderful Moon Washed Kisses. Very cool site and some great work up there. Check it out and give the other pieces a read, too. I really like this site, going to try writing something new for their next issue.
Anyway, I think that'll do just now. Can't wait till the Daily Flash books from Pill Hill come out. Especially after seeing the covers. Totally love them.
Lotsaluv, Em
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Cover Bonanza!!!!
Phew, lot to reveal tonight! Here's Cover Fest...
Creepy Things from Static Movement - featuring my story "Moth Touch"
Madness of the Mind from Static Movement - featuring "Trinity Raine"
Daily Bites of Flesh from Pill Hill Press - featuring "The First" and "Chasing Rabbits"
Daliy Erotica from Pill Hill Press - featuring "Dark Wings"
Lotsaluv, Em
Creepy Things from Static Movement - featuring my story "Moth Touch"
Daily Bites of Flesh from Pill Hill Press - featuring "The First" and "Chasing Rabbits"
Daliy Erotica from Pill Hill Press - featuring "Dark Wings"
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