NEW! The WINK anthology published by Brigids Gate Press and edited by Henry L Herz has been released into the world! Grab your copy in e-book or paperback today! Seven New York Times bestselling authors in this one, so youโre sure to have an exciting read as your favorite childhood tales are retold and reimagined. Includes โPrecious Treasure,โ my spin off The Hobbitย with a deadly adventure that surely occurred on the mysterious journey home.๐<wink, wink>๐
Hereโs the publisherโs copy on WINK: Young Adult Tales that Wink at Classic Children’s Books:
โClever and pithy childrenโs classics turned upside-down, WINK is a true delight.โ
โEvelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of Damsel
โThere will definitely be something in there for every reader, and it’s a pleasant, quick read. Definitely recommended if you enjoy retellings, or if you need a palate cleanser between longer works!โ
โNetGalley Review
Fifteen young adult contemporary fantasy and science fiction tales that wink at classic works of children’s literature.
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WE JUST GOT PERMISSION TO SHARE!!! Deep Magic Volume 2 has now been reprinted and marketed by Oliver Heber Books! Jeff Wheeler originally published this as Best of Deep Magic Anthology 2. Jeff has worked with Oliver Heber Books before and sings of their marketing prowess, so I’m excited to see what they do with this amazing set of noblebright stories!
The Best of Deep Magic: Anthology Twoโ fantastical worlds of space adventures, mysterious poisoners and war birds await โ stories with depth, strong protagonists, high tension, all told while pulling at your heart strings, or making you smile with understanding. In this anthology, youโll find seventeen stories, including many novelettes. Go on adventures with heroes old and young, and visit many new worlds.
The stories included in this anthology are: FORGED IN IRON AND BLOOD by Jeanna Mason Stay, THE POISONER’S REVENGE – A KINGFOUNTAIN TALE by WSJ bestselling author Jeff Wheeler, THE RED WALLS OF ISHRI by Patrick Hurley, THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO THE DANIEL WEBSTER CHARTER SCHOOL PTAโS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CHILI COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER by Eric James Stone, HIS LADYโS FAVOR by K.D. Julicher, THE TEN SUNS by Nebula and Hugo award winning author Ken Liu, GRAVE SECRETS by WSJ bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg, THE HALL OF THE DIAMOND QUEEN by NYT bestselling author Anthony Ryan, THE LADY OF PAIN by Steve DuBois, LOVE IN THE TIME OF HOLODECKS by Charity West, HANGING TREES by Christoph Weber, MUZIK MAN by award-winning author Wulf Moon, DARNED SOCKS by Brendon Taylor, PERFECTLY PAINTED LIES by Brittany Rainsdon, THE JOB PROSPECTS OF HISTORY MAJORS by Alyssa Eckles, PILE OF BONES by NYT bestselling author Michael J Sullivan, and DONโT WAKE THE DREAMER by K.M. Dailey.
Deep Magic’s Anthology Two has science fiction and fantasy stories hand-selected by our team. All of these stories have a noblebright thread of honor, compassion, or selflessness. So jump in and learn about escapism holodecks, battered old technology which has created a new culture, and a messianic robot, learn the magic of needles and thread, and so much more in this jam-packed anthology. Explore these stories by bestselling authors today, and experience new adventures of sacrifice, love, family, loss, and triumph. _________
You can enjoy DM1 and DM2 as an e-book set, or you can order individually. My story “Muzik Man” is in Deep Magic Volume 2, so don’t miss that one! Word is still out on the print version, but you can order the e-book(s) today! I LOVE the new dragon/samurai cover! Get yours by clicking the link below and you’ll be loaded for bear on this summer’s reads! Cheers!
๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ! The Southeastern Writers Association celebrated their FIFTY year anniversary at their conference last weekend (Go SWA!), and announced the winners of their annual writing contest last night. This year, they offered ten contest categories for entrants to submit their poetry, flash fiction, short stories, and novel chapters. I submitted stories to three categories and ๐ฐ๐จ๐ง ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐ ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.
Thank you, SWA and donors for the lovely certificates and cash prizes! Thank you, Dr. Amy R. Wethington, for being an excellent contest coordinator and ensuring the integrity of the annual contest through your blind judging process! And happy congratulations to all the winners for boldly submitting your creative works and being honored by this long-standing writers’ association and their distinguished judges! Cheers!
It’s here! My next Super Secrets of Writing article at DreamForge Magazine in the three-part internal character arc series! This grand finale of the set explores the negative internal arc and why we are fascinated by bad guys and what makes them slide down their slippery slope. It is titled โInternal Character Arc: Descending Into the Dark Side.โ Hereโs the editorโs comments:
ย โHave you read a story where the protagonistโs journey ended with them in a worse state than when they started? This piece explores the concept of the Negative Internal Character Arc. Itโs the final article in Wulf Moonโs series encompassing positive, neutral, and negative character arcs. By examining the journey characters undergo as they confront and evolve through their internal struggles, authors can paint transformations that not only drive the narrative but also mirror our own human experiences.โ
Step into the darkness โฆ with this illuminating article! It’s a powerful tool to add to your writer’s toolbox. Free to read at DreamForge Magazine!
That’s right! A new article in my Super Secrets series to help you succeed in your writing. This article is titled “The Price of Victory.” I’ve won over fifty writing awards, and this Secret is a big reason why. Understanding the importance of weighty sacrifice to achieve victory in the climax can give your story the necessary gravitas to make it stand out from all others–especially in writing contests and professional magazine open calls.
Change your destiny! Give your story the weight it needs to win weighty awards! This article is FREE to read at Story Unlikely magazine, but there are many benefits to subscribing. I hope you’ll enjoy the article, but I also hope you’ll support this worthy market with over 9,000 subscribers. Cheers!
