So, my new short story is up at Literary Mayhem if you’d like to check it out. If you read the story and leave a comment with your name and email address, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a free signed copy of FOUND YOU and a free signed copy of the story itself, “The Nurses of Haversham.” Enjoy!
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New Short Story and Keenedom MB Stuff:
So, I’ve made a couple of announcements and given a few details at my message board over on the Keenedom. Please do go check it out, and if you’re so inclined, post questions, comments, praise, undying devotion, etc.
Also wanted to make sure I tell you folks: On 10/24, my story “The Nurses of Haversham” will be going up online in the premiere issue of Literary Mayhem. Go check it out and let me know what you think. There will be awesome giveaway-ishness, too.
Enjoy!
More Writing Updates
So, I’m working on some short fiction for a couple of other places which have asked for something. I’m also working on completing the first three chapters of a new novel.
I also have an article coming out on Atmosphere in the upcoming writing reference book, MANY GENRES ONE CRAFT, edited by Heidi Ruby Miller and Mike Arnzen. Details to follow.
I will be making an upcoming appearance on The Funky Werepig on November 5th. This will be my first appearance on The Funky Werepig, and I’m very much looking forward to it. Everyone I know says it’s a great time had by all. So stay tuned and call in. We will eat, drink, be merry, crack jokes, talk shop, and have an awesome time. š
Writing Updates
I have recently picked up a gig writing video game reviews (mostly of survival horror games). First up is RED DEAD REDEMPTION. Details to follow.
It looks like the release of my novel, THRALL (featuring two bonus stories, “Kins,” and “The Days After the World Went Away,” will be out from Thunderstorm’s Black Voltage Series in early 2011. This will be a signed, limited edition printing with beautiful cover/spine art by Vincent Chong. Look for ordering details in January or February of next year.
I will also have a short story out in the premier issue of Literary Mayhem later on this month (I believe it goes up on October 24th). Check it out if you’re looking for something creepy to read during the Halloween season.
And if you’re in a non-fictiony mood, check out THRILLERS: 100 MUST READS,which features my essay on James Patterson’s ALONG CAME A SPIDER. This book is an awesome addition to any library of thriller fiction. But as Lavar Burton used to say on Reading Rainbow, don’t just take my word for it:
āThis is an essential reference book.ā — Library Journal, Starred Review, May 15, 2010
āA most interesting collection of essays on the genre and one that thriller readers will want to come back to time and again. These are seminal insights from masters of the craft of writing. Highly recommended.ā — Midwest Book Review, July 2010
āNot only is this book fun to peruse, it is intelligently written and researched. Make space on your reference shelf.ā — The Florida Times Union, July 4, 2010
āThe title of this indispensable volume, grand as it is, only hints at the wonders therein. There is a true embarrassment of riches here, a term that applies not only to the quality of the books listed but also to the commentary provided for each and every one of them.ā — Book Reporter, July 9, 2010
āEnjoyable in itself, the book offers 100 possible answers to that perennial summertime conundrum: What book shall I pack for the beach?ā — The Washington Post, July 15, 2010
āThriller fans, rejoice!ā — San Diego Union Tribune, July 25, 2010
Lastly, there seems to be some interest in considering some of my stuff for movie adaptation. I’ll keep you posted on developments.
THRLLERS: 100 MUST READS Available Now!
If you like a little thriller writer-on-thriller writer action, go forth and get THRILLERS: 100 MUST READS.
(Yes, I have an article in here, but so do 99 extremely talented and amazing and popular thriller authors, writing about extremely talented and amazing and popular thriller authors.)
Assorted Website-y Goodness of Days Past
Reminder About Panel/Signing at Sussex County Arts & Heritage Festival
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Gary Frank, Kathy Ptacek, Eileen Watkins, and I will be on a panel about marketin fiction tomorrow night, and will have books to sign, followed by coffee. Stop by and see us.
Details:
March 16, 2010, 7-9pm
Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council
133 Spring St., Newton, NJ
$6 at door, ācuz weāre at least $6 worth of awesome.
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Panel/Signing at Sussex County Arts & Heritage Festival
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Come join Kathy Ptacek, Gary Frank, Eileen Watkins, myself, and others as we talk about marketing fiction. Following the panel will be a signing. I will have copies of FOUND YOU on hand, for anyone who wants to pick one up. And if you want me to sign anything you already have, bring it along!
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Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Wanted to wish you folks Happy Holidays. To family and friends, I love you. To acquaintances and colleagues, Iām glad for you. To readers and fans, Iām thankful to you. To those Iāve just must, Iām excited to know you. To those who are lost to me now, and those lost to me forever, I remember and miss you.
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Aha! Little Life Changing Moments for Writers
Friday, November 6th, 2009
So, Iām quoted in Michael Knostās article, āThe Aha! Moment,ā which is up at Cemetery Danceās Writersā Corner.
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Back in Action
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Hey folks, just a heads-up (or a reminder, if you didnāt know) that you can come chat with me at my forum, hosted by the lovely and talented Brian Keene. Sign up and say hi, ask questions, bring wine, heckle, whatever. Come visit me and make me feel loved and special and warm all over, okay?
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How I Spent My Weekend @ Spooky Empire Con
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Was going to write a con report but no one reads them (ha ha ha). So, here are highlights of the trip:
– Meeting and chatting with Linda Blair, Chris Sarandon, Tom Savini, Cerina Vincent, Brian Krause, Ed Gale, Adrienne Barbeau, John Landis, and others
– The Elvira impersonator. He had the biggest boobs Iāve ever seen
– Taking a picture of Christine ā the deadliest car Iāve ever seen (that I was NOT behind the wheel of)
– āAccidentallyā molesting Brian Krause when we were taking pictures (swoon ā my new fantasy boyfriend, in addition to RR and SM)
– The pool party ā picture drunken goths in their underwear (or less) singing karaoke (badly)
– All the panels ā they were a lot of fun, and packed with intelligent and interesting attendees
– The Ripleyās Believe It or Not Museum
– DVD loot score!!!
Thanks to all the readers, fans, and other cool folks I met or chatted with this weekend. It was great meeting Tim, Adam, Alice, Gary, Anthony, Lelia and more (please forgive me if Iām forgetting names) and seeing Phil and Anya, Jeff and Lynn, Owl and Nancy. Special thanks to Owl for inviting us! It was a great time.
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Appearance @ Spooky Empire Con This Weekend
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Hi, everyone,
Just a reminder that if youāll be in the Orlando area, I will be a guest at Spooky Empire Con, and will be doing some panels and signing copies of FOUND YOU all weekend. Below is a schedule of where Iāll be and when:
Spooky Empire Con 2009 Author Programming and Signings
Friday
9:00 PM SIGNING
Kevin A. Ranson, Mary SanGiovanni
Saturday
12:00 PM SIGNING
Richard Lee Byers, Mary SanGiovanni
6:00 PM THE HORROR GENRE ā A WOMANāS POV
How do women perceive horror victims? Is there any bias between female and male horror writers?
[Alice Henderson, Mary SanGiovanni, Lynne Hansen (M)]
11:00 PM SCARED HOT: SEX & HORROR
Sexy vampires, seductive shape-shifters. Why does sex and horror go so well together?
[Lynne Hansen, Mary SanGiovanni, Robert Massetti, Steven Shea, Adam-Troy Castro (M)
Sunday
11:00 AM THE THING IN THE BASEMENT
From forgotten caverns to the New York subway, our experts explore their favorite underground horrors.
[Mary SanGiovanni, Vince Courtney, Del Stone Jr. (M), Owl Goingback]
3:00 PM CHOOSING YOUR MONSTERS
Which monsters are over-used? Which are still untapped resources of evil?
[Mary SanGiovanni (M), Tim Anderson, Jeff Strand, Alice Henderson]
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MY HFNN Must-Have Reading List for Horror
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Okay, I donāt know how I missed this, butā¦here it is.
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Authorās Guild
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
So I am now officially a shiny new member of The Authors Guild. Iām pleased as punch that they accepted my membership, and Iām very much looking forward to seeing what they have to offer.
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Spooky Empire Con Author Signings
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Hey folks ā if youāll be in Orlando for Spooky Empire Con next month, Iāll be signing copies of THE HOLLOWER and FOUND YOU. Hereās the schedule:
FRI 9:00 PM Kevin A. Ranson, Mary SanGiovanni
SAT 12:00 PM Richard Lee Byers, Mary SanGiovanni
SUN 4:00 PM Steve Alten, Mary SanGiovanni
Kindle Versions of THE HOLLOWER and FOUND YOU!
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
For all you tech-savvy folks out there, I see that Amazon has Kindle versions of my books out now. This delights me immensely. If any of you do have a Kindle and you pick it up, let me know how it looksā¦.
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New Short Story
Friday, September 11th, 2009
INHUMAN ā Issue #4 is now available for purchase and should arrive in a week or so!
The fourth issue is selling for $6.95 + $2 S/H via media mail when orderd from this site.
Featuring āWhen the Monsters Get Youā by Bev Vincent where he tracks down the monsters of Stephen King. Also included:
New Terrors:
- The Pornography of Puppets ā Chad Hensley and W.H. Pugmire
- Meat Wagon ā Justin Gustainis
- Becoming Michael ā Joseph Nassise
- Nada Nother Night ā Lois H. Gresh
- Two by Boston ā Bruce Boston
- I Known Why the Waters of the Sea Taste of Salt ā Steven Vernon
- Der FleisbrĆ¼nnen ā Mark McLaughlin
- The Days After the World Went Away ā Mary SanGiovanni
- Will Oā the Wailing Wind ā Darren Speegle
- Day of the Dead ā Kiel Stuart
- The Eater of Hours ā Darrell Schweitzer
- Snapshots From a Feast ā Matt Cardin
- Xan-ti-maca: The Pit of Hell ā C.J. Henderson and R.Allen Leider
- Castle Hybrid ā Robert Swartwood
- Shapes in the Illusive Night ā Stephen Mark Rainey
Vintage Horrors:
- Chompers ā Joe R. Lansdale
- Ants ā Chet Williamson
- The Day the Monsters Broke Loose ā Robert Silverberg
Departments:
- From the Vault ā Editorial by Allen K
- When the Monsters Get You ā Essay by Bev Vincent
- John Pelanās Things From the Vault ā Interview by john Pelan
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Spooky Empire Updates Author Guest Info
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Names and photos of us (the writers) and all the famous folks up at the Spooky Empire website.Ā
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New Non-Fictiony Goodness
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
So, I recently wrote an essay on James Patterson Ā for the International Thriller WritersāĀ non-fiction book, THRILLERS:Ā 100Ā MUST READS, edited by David Morrell (of Rambo fame, among many other books) and Hank Wagner and soon-to-be-published by Oceanview Publishing.Ā This book consists of essays from folks in the horror/thriller field discussing the merits of seminal works of the thriller genre.Ā Iām excited to be a part of this project.Ā Itās due out in hardcover in July 2010.Ā Ordering details as soon as I have them, for the interested.
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Programming for Spooky Empire Conā¦
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
ā¦aka, where to see my smiling face all around Orlando that weekend:
Spooky Empire Con 2009 Author Programming
PANELS
Ā
Saturday
6:00 PMĀ Ā THE HORROR GENRE ā A WOMANāS POV
How do women perceive horror victims? Is there any bias between female and male horror writers?Ā [Alice Henderson, Mary SanGiovanni, Lynne Hansen (M)]
Ā
11:00 PMĀ SCARED HOT: SEX & HORROR
Sexy vampires, seductive shape-shifters. Why does sex and horror go so well together? [Alice Henderson, Mary SanGiovanni, Robert Massetti, Steven Shea, Adam-Troy Castro (M)
Sunday
11:00 AMĀ THE THING IN THE BASEMENT
From forgotten caverns to the New York subway, our experts explore their favorite underground horrors. [Mary SanGiovanni, Vince Courtney, Del Stone Jr. (M), Owl Goingback]
Ā
3:00 PMĀ Ā CHOOSING YOUR MONSTERS
Which monsters are over-used? Which are still untapped resources of evil? [Mary SanGiovanni (M), Tim Anderson, Jeff Strand, Alice Henderson]
Mary SanGiovanni 