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Edit finished by Joshua Scribner 3/28/2009 5:35:31 AM
I just finished the second edit of Beyond Reception 3. I anticipate doing a few more. Editing a novel is hard, especially a series novel, because you have to hold so many things in your head at once. On the other hand, writing a sequel novel is pr... more
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Losing Streak Over! by Joshua Scribner 3/24/2009 3:09:29 PM
The streak of consecutive rejections no longer plagues me. My story "Wish Limits" was accepted by Every Day Fiction. No other notices today.
I'm still editing Gateway. It's really in my head, so hopefully it will be in the reader's head t... more
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Losing Streak by Joshua Scribner 3/23/2009 4:14:04 PM
Today I got two rejection letters, bringing the streak of consecutive rejections to eight. That ties the streak of eight consecutive acceptances I recently had.
I've been editing a novel called Gateway. It's the third in my Beyond Recept... more
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A new book in the works by Dennis McDonald 3/22/2009 9:54:29 AM
Since the release of 13 Nightmares, I've written four chapters into a werewolf novel I've been kicking around in my head. It's the story of an abused wife and her child who are end up in a small town in Oklahoma. Little do they know a clan of werewol... more
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Feedback, Please by George Wilhite 3/22/2009 7:36:38 AM
Hello Readers,
I have received quite a few hits on my stories, but only one review. I hope some of you will enjoy the stories and can take the time to leave even a few words about what you liked--and did not like--about the tales.
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Novel edit finished by Joshua Scribner 3/19/2009 2:50:36 PM
I finished the fourth edit of my novel Mantis Coma today. One more and then I give it to someone else. Then it's ready for submission.
I haven't decided what my next project will be.
Three rejections since my last blog, one no... more
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#4 best seller at fictionwise by A. B. Wallace 3/19/2009 1:32:37 PM
This is just so great! Found out that my novel, Vintage Blood and the Sacred Scepters, is #4 in best seller under horror at fictionwise. I wonder, what does that mean exactly? Guess it doesn't matter right now. It's number 4. Maybe, it will hit ... more
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New stories by Joshua Scribner 3/16/2009 2:36:16 PM
I was contacted by my editor for Mantis Nights this morning. She said about ten days of the first copy edit. I have a new story called Matrices up at The Cynic Online. Here's the link:
http://www.cynicmag.com/feature.aspx?articleid=2674
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Release date by Joshua Scribner 3/15/2009 3:06:53 PM
The tentative release date for Mantis Nights, the first novel of the Mantis series, is September 21st. I heard from the editor I'll be working with on Mantis Nights today. I filled out a couple of pieces of paperwork she needed and then went to wor... more
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Novel editing by Joshua Scribner 3/13/2009 5:14:28 PM
I started an Edit on Mantis Coma yesterday. It's the second book in the Mantis series. The first is under contract with Lyrical Press and will probably be out sometime this year.
I've heard nothing from publishers since my last Blog.
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Mostly ranting on a nonfiction book I read. by Joshua Scribner 3/11/2009 2:39:17 PM
No writing or editing today. I tried to write, but no interesting ideas came. Happens.
No word from publishers.
I finished reading Breaking the Time Barrier, a nonfiction book by Jenny Randles. Not real technical, so you don't ge... more
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Two Brand New Horror Stories by George Wilhite 3/10/2009 6:31:46 PM
I have uploaded two stories that will be included in my forthcoming collection of horror, "Silhouette of Darkness." If you read them, I welcome any feedback you are willing to offer.
Thanks!... more
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Nothing new by Joshua Scribner 3/9/2009 5:01:17 PM
No responses from publishers today. No writing, but I did edit. I'm close to finishing a book called Breaking the Time Barrier by Jenny Randles. It's not bad, so far. I watched the movie Deep Blue Sea tonight. Very tense. I watched Final Destin... more
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Short story and flash editing process by Joshua Scribner 3/8/2009 2:25:19 PM
One acceptance letter so far today, ending the streak of rewrite requests at two. “The Gate” will be in the April issue of Brave Blue Mice.
I had an out of body experience this morning, and it was awesome. As I lay in bed, I got to thin... more
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Streak confusion by Joshua Scribner 3/7/2009 1:11:58 PM
When my streak of consecutive acceptances really started to take hold, I figured it was clearly defined. At some point a publisher would reject one of my stories and the end would be clearly marked. Life mocks my expectations. Last night, I receiv... more
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The streak holds steady by Joshua Scribner 3/6/2009 3:31:11 PM
I received no responses from publishers today, so the streak of consecutive responses without a rejection holds steady at eight. But the weekend is here and the weekend is prime time for rejection, so we'll see.
No new stories today, but ... more
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The Streak by Joshua Scribner 3/5/2009 5:14:49 PM
I've decided to start a blog, mainly just talk about what I'm up to. Today, two of my stories were accepted for publication. "Shift Guardian" was picked up by Yellow Mama, and "Lifeless" goes to Bards and Sages. That brings me to eight consecutive... more
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You Morbid Westphal by The Grim Reverend Steven Rage 3/2/2009 5:55:28 PM
Note: This book contains graphic violence, illicit drug use, non-consensual extreme sex, and potentially offensive material given the religious references. ... more
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PILATE: A Brutal Bible Tale by The Grim Reverend Steven Rage 3/2/2009 5:53:17 PM
Note: This book contains graphic violence, illicit drug use, non-consensual extreme sex, and potentially offensive material given the religious references. ... more
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New Horror Writer Tackles Controversial Subject Matter by The Grim Reverend Steven Rage 8/9/2008 10:02:30 PM
http://www.amazon.com/You-Morbid-Westphal-Steven-Rage/dp/1439259739/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1271219540&sr=1-1... more
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