Hey folks — just a quick note to let you know I have a new guest post, “Why We Need Gods and Monsters,” up at Apex Publishing’s Blog. Hope you enjoy it! I know I enjoyed writing it. 🙂
Tag Archives: Appearances
Spring Has (Almost) Sprung Update
Just wanted to post a quick update on currently available and upcoming works:
Right now, Thrall is available both as an e-book for Kindle and as an audio book.  While the hard cover version is more or less sold out, I will have copies with me to sell and sign for some upcoming appearances, to be announced soon.  F. Paul Wilson said of this book, “Thrall is a feast of both visceral and existential horror – the gut tightens and the mind reels. Mary Sangiovanni joins that select cadre of women writers who are ignoring the safe old tropes and pushing the genre in new directions.”
For Emmy is also still available as an e-book for Kindle.  Likewise, while I will have a few of the remaining paperback copies with me at upcoming appearances, this is essentially sold out in print form.  Reviewers have said this novella is “chilling, heartbreaking, and quietly terrifying,” “brilliant and terrifying…SanGiovanni’s masterpiece,” and “poignant and creepy as hell.”
Both are reasonably priced and my two personal favorites, so if you’re looking for something to read, check them out.
 The Hollower Trilogy will be reprinted in a single, superfancy superlimited edition hardcover single volume.  Details to follow soon, but I can say that I just signed and mailed back the sig sheets for this and it’s going to be a beautiful book.  As for paperback and e-book versions, I am attempting to get all of my backlist back in print in both paperback and e-book editions.
Regarding upcoming work for 2013, a chapbook of mine will be published titled “The Anathema Cell.” Â I don’t have a solid release date yet, but I’ll post it as soon as I know.
Another novella which I am turning in to the publisher this week, titled Solomon’s Girls, is due to be published in hard cover, paperback, and e-book in the first quarter of 2014 as well. Â Again, I’ll post release date details once they are confirmed.
A new novel (in my opinion, one of my best and scariest to date) is near completion and due to the publisher soon for publication this year. Â It will be a limited edition hard cover. Â This book is called Chaos (formerly with the working title of Bridgewood) and to celebrate its release, there will be some free stuff and fun stuff.
In the meantime, readers might find the Locations of Interest section of this website browse-worthy. Â It features free background material, history, and urban legends surrounding the places mentioned in all the books listed above, including the new Chaos.
Rounding out the work load, there is an upcoming story to be collected in an anthology and another novel, still in the planning stages but likely loosely based on mummy and ancient alien conspiracy stories, due out in 2014.
As always, I’ll report more information when I can. Â I hope you’re looking forward to these as much as I’m looking forward to writing/finishing them for you.
In the meantime, why not check out these me-places on the web for fun and frolic?
Or you can check out some of the articles I have posted by following the links under Mary’s Nonfiction on the Web to the right of this post.
Thanks, as always, for your support of my work. Â It means a lot.
Well, Hello, 2013!
Apologies for the lack of updates for a while. Â Between the holidays and my sister giving birth to a brand new baby girl (my first nice), it’s been pretty hectic. Â However, I wanted to post a quick update so folks know what to expect for the new year.
I’m working on a new novel I hope to have finished and turned in to the publisher by March.  It is the supernatural horror novel mentioned a in my last post.  This book will initially appear in LE HC, but hopefully I will have news soon regarding other versions as well.  I believe this year will see the audiobook release of The Hollower and a chapbook version of a short story called “The Anathema Cell.”  I’m working on plans for paperback versions of the Hollower trilogy — I’ll keep you posted.
You may have also noticed some updates to the website, particularly in the Locations of Interest section. Â If you’re the type of reader who likes fun little trivia extras about your books, this section offers that and more for most of the novels and novellas where location is of some significance to the plot. In the Writer’s Life section, I’ve been blogging semi-regularly, mostly about life-stuff, if that interests you. Â I’ve been trying to include blog posts specifically related to my life in the business, and how I’m functioning in it.
I’m looking to add to appearances this year at various conventions and events. Â So far, I’m planning on the following conventions, but these are just plans. Â When they are confirmed, the Appearances page will be updated with the details:
Marcon, Columbus, OH
WHC, New Orleans
NECon, Bristol, RI
I’d also like to do some readings and signings — details will follow.
I also wanted to say how much I appreciate the support of readers and fans who have bought, traded, discussed, reviewed, and spoke favorably about my work to date. Â It means so much to know there are folks out there who are reading and enjoying my books. Â I wish all of you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, happy, productive new year full of exciting surprises, happy accidents, beautiful sunsets, memorable moments, and cherished time spent with those you care about doing things that matter. Â I wish you all peace of mind, time to relax, and good fortune. Â Every year ought to be better than the last….
Upcoming Coolness
A few announcements on upcoming things:
Fans of Jack Ketchum will want to check this space out come September 11th — I’m the 2nd stop on his blog tour promoting I’m Not Sam and I’ll be featuring a special guest blog post by him!  I’m delighted that he will be stopping by.  🙂
I understand the Thrall audiobook is on sale through Dark Realms for only $5.95 until September 2nd — now’s your time to pick one up at its low sales price!
Also, as my first foray into Kindle self-publishing, I have finished the ms for a new short story collection called A Darkling Plain.  The collection will feature 10 short stories spanning over a decade of my short fiction writing, including many hard-to-find and out-of-print stories and story notes at the end.  Once it’s up and running, I’ll post ordering details.
A short story of mine called “The Anathema Cell” should be appearing in chapbook form soon — details to follow.
Finally, for those interested in this sort of thing, I am a quarter of the way through a new novel. Â I hope to be able to announce more about this soon.
Creator Cookout Today — Come Join Us!
This afternoon, I’ll be at the 5th Annual Creator Cookout, which takes place at Comix Connection in Mechanicsburg, PA. This awesome event is held to raise canned goods and money for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Bring a canned goods donation and you can get stuff signed, eat for free, and hang out with a lot of great folks. Guests include Brian Keene, Mike Hawthorne, Duane Swierczynski, Dirk Shearer, Kelli Owen, and me.
Comix Connection
Artworks Building, Carlisle Pike
6200 Carlisle Pike, Suite C
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: 717-591-2727
Updates and Appearances
It’s been a while since I updated the site and I apologize for that; I’ve been in the process of moving from NJ to PA and reconnecting all the wires that a move like that requires. However, I do have some news on the writing front:
* T-shirts will be mailed without fail this weekend. Â They are packed, addressed, and in my car, awaiting postage.
* On August 18th, I’ll be at the 5th Annual Creator Cookout, which takes place at Comix Connection in Mechanicsburg, PA. This awesome event is held to raise canned goods and money for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Bring a canned goods donation and you can get stuff signed, eat for free, and hang out with a lot of great folks.  Guests include Brian Keene, Mike Hawthorne, Duane Swierczynski, Dirk Shearer, Kelli Owen, and me.
* I understand that Thrall is now available as a CD audiobook through AudioRealms’ horror imprint, Dark Realms. Â Negotiations are in the works for audiobook adaptations of other works of mine. Â News to follow.
* Upcoming publications include a chapbook of my story “The Anathema Chamber,” which has never appeared anywhere, nor is likely to for a while.  Possible upcoming publications include a paperback version of Thrall and Kindle versions of at least one short story collection.  I am also 1/3 of the way through a brand-new novel.
Looking forward to this last quarter of 2013 — I think it’s going to be an exciting beginning to a great new life down here in PA. Â I appreciate all the support and help I’ve gotten from fans and friends alike during the transition. (hug) Â You folks are great.
Appearance This Weekend at York Emporium
A quick reminder, folks, that I’ll be attending Horrible Saturday this weekend, July 14th, at the York Emporium. Also in attendance will be fellow authors Brian Keene, Kelli Owen, Bob Ford, and Chet Williamson. We’ll be participating in all kinds of fun events including Q&A and an on-the-spot story round robin, and we’ll have our books available for purchase and signing.
York Emporium is located at 343 West Market Street, York, PA. It promises to be a lot of fun, so come on by.
Also, regarding appearances, I’ve made a few changes/additions. For an updated list of appearances for the rest of this year, check out the Appearances page.
Website Updates
I’ve made some updates to the website here, primarily in that I’ve revamped the sidebar to the right a little. Â I’ve renamed the former Interviews page as Media and Interviews. Â Also, I’ve posted 1) an audio clip of my presentation on the lesser-known Do’s and Don’t’s of novel and short story publishing, and also 2) a neat little video interview with a local VA cable access TV channel that I, Brian Keene, and a number of other authors did back in 2004. Â Enjoy!
Mo*Con Report and GSHW Appearance Reminder
I just got back from Mo*Con yesterday. It was an amazing time. Â I laughed until my sides hurt, and also talked about writing and the impact of race, religion, spirituality, sex/gender, orientation, and personal experience on our work. Â I had a wonderful time talking shop and cracking jokes with Maurice and Sally Broaddus, Nate Southard, Mary Robinette Kowal, Chesya Burke, Rodney, Jim Cobb, Jerry Gordon, Micheles Lee and Pendergast, Michael West, Gary Braunbeck, Lucy Snyder, and so, so many more. Â It really was a privilege to have been invited as a Guest of Honor. Â Thank you especially to Maurice, Sally, and Rodney, and to the whole Mo*Con team for making my first time as Guest of Honor anywhere so special.
Speaking of appearances, for those of you in the NJ/eastern PA area, I will be giving a talk to my old beloved writing group, the Garden State Horror Writers, next Saturday, May 12th. Â The meeting starts at 11am at the East Brunswick Public Library, and I will probably go on around 12pm. Â My topic is The Esoteric Do’s and Don’t’s of Writing. Â Basically, I’ll be talking about things writers do that hurt their careers and how to avoid these pitfalls. I will also offer some less commonly known advice to help writers go from slush pile to published. Â This is a great group and I’m delighted to have been invited to talk to them. Â So if you’re in the area, come on down. Â Also, Brian will be with me in an unofficial capacity, and both of us will sign books after the meeting for folks if you’d like us to.
TRIUMVIRATE Now Shipping and Mo*Con Appearance Reminder
The Supercell version of The Triumvirate arrived in the mail today, and has begun shipping to customers. I understand there are a limited number left, and we anticipate they will sell out, so if you’re planning on grabbing a copy, I wouldn’t wait too long. If you’re holding off for the Hard Rain version, those should begin shipping, I believe, in another 2-4 weeks. Â Ordering information for both versions should be available on the Thunderstorm website by Monday.
For those of you in Indiana, near Indiana, not near Indiana but with disposable travel income, or up for a good ol’ fashioned American road trip, I’ll be one of the Guests of Honor this weekend at Mo*Con.  In addition to copies of For Emmy that I will have on hand to sign, I will also have a very limited number of some rare/hard-to-find books and stories of mine.  So come on out if you can make it!  I’d love to see you.
Mary SanGiovanni 
