Hello All!
It's been a while since the last update, and I'm trying to make a concerted effort to get them out on a regular basis. This one is loaded with news, a lot of things going on the past three months.
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"Frightful October" is going to press!
My second book will be available this August from DOUBLE DRAGON BOOKS. http://double-dragon-ebooks.com/
I am very happy working with this publisher and owner, Deron Douglas. He is simply a writer's publisher, and fast making gains in the writing community. This book is a collection of short stories, largely unpublished with two or three reprints included. They are themed around Halloween and some of the darker aspects of the autumn season.
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"Restless Shades" is selling fairly well in a number of markets. The book has received several Stoker Recs. and favorable feedback. Recently it was ranked #1 at FICTIONWISE in the Dark Fantasy category. It has since dropped, but is climbing back up the charts. Here is the URL if anyone is interested in buying the e-book version.

http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook2102.htm

Here is the URL for the print version at Amazon.com, it's long, like all the URLs there.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1894841239/qid%3D1015467061/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F0%5F1/103-5105518-8437460

Here is the URL for the print version at Barnes & Noble.

http://shop.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=0E1SM7H881&mscssid=UN6RFDVTWGPQ8PBW0R6D99KEH6FH8FG2&isbn=1894841239

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* Another announcement *
Forthcoming from DARK VESPER PUBLISHING is a chapbook, the contents and theme still being worked on. Release date and information TBA. Check out the web site of this up-and-coming publisher, owned by Randy Speeg, a talented writer himself, fast gaining praise from some popular names in the genre.

http://www.darkvesperpublishing.com/dvpub.html

On pre-ordered titles, the shipping is free too. Take advantage of this great offer. I am also very happy to announce the sale of my story "Children of Twilight" to the NIGHT HAS TEETH anthology, to be released next year from DARK VESPER in three editions, including signed and lettered. This features some excellent names in the TOC already, more TBA. Don't miss out.
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* Recents sales of short stories *
There have been a number of them, I'm happy to say. Some include sales to NIGHT HAS TEETH (previously mentioned), DEEP OUTSIDE, TWILIGHT TIMES (2nd sale there), FORTEAN BUREAU, DARKNESS RISING (to be released fall 2003), BLOOD ROSE, DARK DUNGEON, WHISPERS FROM THE SHATTERED FORUM, and BANSHEE PRESS.
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With my sale to several of the mentioned publications, I have also achieved Active status in the HWA (Horror Writers Association,) and after payment is received I will meet the requirements.
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Several congrats go out to some friends of mine, who lurk on this list also:

Brian Keene for winning the Bram Stoker Award for his outstanding market newsletter JIH, and also on his recent wedding! Best of luck!

Mike Oliveri for winning the Bram Stoker Award for his first novel, "Deadliest of the Species."

Here are plugs for some of their work:

Brian Keene - "No Rest for the Wicked"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1930595115/qid=1026701785/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/104-5532678-9755939

Mike Oliveri - "Deadliest of the Species"
www.mikeoliveri.com/deadliest.html

Also, a few URL's for other new releases, from some of my talented writing friends below.

Gene O'Neill - "Ghosts, Spirits, Computers and World Machines."
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1894815041/qid=1026701991/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-5532678-9755939

Damion Kirk - "Reflections of a Vampire."
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0971855056/qid=1026702136/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-5532678-9755939

Simon Wood - "Accidents Waiting to Happen."
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931402302/qid=1026702195/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-5532678-9755939

That's enough for now, I'm sure these authors will appreciate the free publicity, as everyone knows the thousands of subscribers who belong to my newletter. ;>)
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- Forthcoming projects -
Next letter will contain news about my chapbook "A Halloween Harvest" from FLESH & BLOOD press, owned by the award winning writer/editor Jack Fisher.
http://zombie.horrorseek.com/horror/fleshnblood/
Also, news on my forthcoming fantasy novel, now completed, and in the editing stages.
Word to come about an anthology of my own which is in the works, the details TBA.
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My first book signing for "Restless Shades" went pretty well, held at Borders in Wyommising, Pennsylvania. I'll be back there again soon.

At the Horrorfind convention in Baltimore this August, come and listen as I have a reading/signing slot Friday evening, the first one, shared with John Pelan, who has a very strong presence in the horror writing genre. I'll have copies of both "Restless Shades" and "Frightful October" on hand.
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Thanks to everyone for their patience and support. It is well-appreciated, and I also do my best to look out for my fellow writers. Until next time, enjoy the summer!