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I started writing a long time ago, but it wasn't until September 2007 I actually submitted stories.
Since that time, I've collected 28 publishing credits in what Stephen King calls the "little
markets," four of which are anthologies. I have the book review column at The World of Myth,
and I'm a contributing writer at Alors et Toi. It has been a wild ride this past year, and I have
had so much fun, learned so much, and so many wonderful people have helped me. That is
what this page is for: to promote those who have helped me, mentored me, critiqued me, and
pointed me in the right direction (when they didn't have to).
Since that time, I've collected 28 publishing credits in what Stephen King calls the "little
markets," four of which are anthologies. I have the book review column at The World of Myth,
and I'm a contributing writer at Alors et Toi. It has been a wild ride this past year, and I have
had so much fun, learned so much, and so many wonderful people have helped me. That is
what this page is for: to promote those who have helped me, mentored me, critiqued me, and
pointed me in the right direction (when they didn't have to).
I kept asking myself why I was at Edit Red (www.editred.com). Hardly no one read my stories
posted there, although I tried hard to review the stories of others. I gave up, finding it arduous
to break into any writing circles.
Then Greg Hall asked me to participate in an "invitation only" anthology of horror. With his
leadership, a group of us banded together and wrote the "Connect the Dots" anthology. Greg
has been writing professionally for more than a decade, and he is a national Telly Award
winner and creator/producer of the annual Baltimore Comedy Fest. When he invited me to
participate with Jim Kelly, Jezzy Wolfe and others in the project, I became glad I had joined
Edit Red. Greg's enthusiasm lit a fire under me that has not gone out, and the writing of all
three is posted at Choate Road. The beauty of Choate Road isn't just the writing; it's an
interactive fun house with hidden objects and surprises throughout. If not for Greg, Liquid
Imagination would not exist. I am sure when Liquid Imagination is no more, Greg will still be
writing professionally.
posted there, although I tried hard to review the stories of others. I gave up, finding it arduous
to break into any writing circles.
Then Greg Hall asked me to participate in an "invitation only" anthology of horror. With his
leadership, a group of us banded together and wrote the "Connect the Dots" anthology. Greg
has been writing professionally for more than a decade, and he is a national Telly Award
winner and creator/producer of the annual Baltimore Comedy Fest. When he invited me to
participate with Jim Kelly, Jezzy Wolfe and others in the project, I became glad I had joined
Edit Red. Greg's enthusiasm lit a fire under me that has not gone out, and the writing of all
three is posted at Choate Road. The beauty of Choate Road isn't just the writing; it's an
interactive fun house with hidden objects and surprises throughout. If not for Greg, Liquid
Imagination would not exist. I am sure when Liquid Imagination is no more, Greg will still be
writing professionally.
The first online magazine to accept one of my stories that concentrated solely on fiction was
"The World of Myth." The Editor of Chief Steve Bolin received a poorly written submission
from a new but enthusiastic writer, practically begging to get into his ezine. I believe I
mentioned the fact that I would make ANY and ALL changes he requested.
He took me up on it.
"The World of Myth" is both free and for sale (you'll have to visit to find out how). It publishes
fantasy, horror, action/adventure, humor and has editorial columns about writing. It features
artwork and poetry. It is a FANTASTIC place for new writers to submit to as well as seasoned
writers, especially with them selling their ezine in .pdf format so that they might begin paying
writers soon.
"The World of Myth." The Editor of Chief Steve Bolin received a poorly written submission
from a new but enthusiastic writer, practically begging to get into his ezine. I believe I
mentioned the fact that I would make ANY and ALL changes he requested.
He took me up on it.
"The World of Myth" is both free and for sale (you'll have to visit to find out how). It publishes
fantasy, horror, action/adventure, humor and has editorial columns about writing. It features
artwork and poetry. It is a FANTASTIC place for new writers to submit to as well as seasoned
writers, especially with them selling their ezine in .pdf format so that they might begin paying
writers soon.
Next on the list is R.J. Cavender's "The Horror Library." I found them through a search engine,
and I submitted a story. It was accepted, and I was stunned that in order to have my story
published, I would have to join Francis Ford Copolla's American Zoetrope. There I had to
"workshop" my story, and I didn't know what the hell that meant.
I found out.
AJ Brown and Chris Perridas showed me what true editing was. Up until that point I only knew
what line-editing was. But what happens if you have a poor story that is edited perfectly? You
still have a poor story. Both men taught me the power of workshopping as well as introduced
me to the world of American Zoetrope (http://www.zoetrope.com/), and I will forever be grateful.
While Mr. Cavender owns "The Horror Library" and oversees the private "invitation only" office
at "American Zoetrope," AJ Brown takes newbies under his mentorship, and for many AJ
Brown IS "The Horror Library," because he is the only one we interact with. He took me under
his wing, pointed the way, and hit me in the back of the head when I turned my back on him. I
will forever be grateful.
and I submitted a story. It was accepted, and I was stunned that in order to have my story
published, I would have to join Francis Ford Copolla's American Zoetrope. There I had to
"workshop" my story, and I didn't know what the hell that meant.
I found out.
AJ Brown and Chris Perridas showed me what true editing was. Up until that point I only knew
what line-editing was. But what happens if you have a poor story that is edited perfectly? You
still have a poor story. Both men taught me the power of workshopping as well as introduced
me to the world of American Zoetrope (http://www.zoetrope.com/), and I will forever be grateful.
While Mr. Cavender owns "The Horror Library" and oversees the private "invitation only" office
at "American Zoetrope," AJ Brown takes newbies under his mentorship, and for many AJ
Brown IS "The Horror Library," because he is the only one we interact with. He took me under
his wing, pointed the way, and hit me in the back of the head when I turned my back on him. I
will forever be grateful.
While at American Zoetrope, I met the editor of "Static Movement," Chris Bartholomew. She
charges $500 to edit novels and get them ready for print. She became my friend while still
acting professional as an editor. She taught me that I, too, can be a tough-as-nails editor and
a hard-ass publisher while still maintaining friendship, a harmonious balance traipsed upon the
tightrope of the publishing world.
Her online magazine "Static Movement" features horror, fantasy and literary works as well as
poetry and artwork. She is also involved in many editing adventures, having over a hundred
publishing credits (not even mentioning her editorial credits). She has been involved in many
print anthologies, and she is hungry like the wolf, always looking for the next literary
adventure, the next Stephen King, the next magical story (when she isn't writing them herself).
charges $500 to edit novels and get them ready for print. She became my friend while still
acting professional as an editor. She taught me that I, too, can be a tough-as-nails editor and
a hard-ass publisher while still maintaining friendship, a harmonious balance traipsed upon the
tightrope of the publishing world.
Her online magazine "Static Movement" features horror, fantasy and literary works as well as
poetry and artwork. She is also involved in many editing adventures, having over a hundred
publishing credits (not even mentioning her editorial credits). She has been involved in many
print anthologies, and she is hungry like the wolf, always looking for the next literary
adventure, the next Stephen King, the next magical story (when she isn't writing them herself).
Chris Bartholomew introduced me to Pete Marsh at "Steel Moon Publishing." He has a private
office at American Zoetrope, invitation only. I was invited wondering why the hell all these
editors and publishers wanted me in their company. I didn't understand what they were talking
about, so I posted my stories and received wonderful advice.
Eventually, Pete took me under his wing, taught me about the publishing world, and I haven't
learned half of what he knows on a good day.
Thank you, Pete!
office at American Zoetrope, invitation only. I was invited wondering why the hell all these
editors and publishers wanted me in their company. I didn't understand what they were talking
about, so I posted my stories and received wonderful advice.
Eventually, Pete took me under his wing, taught me about the publishing world, and I haven't
learned half of what he knows on a good day.
Thank you, Pete!
While at Edit Red (www.editred.com, and I can be found there at
http://www.alorsettoi.com/three/liability.html), I met RJ. RJ is a fantastic lady who helped
review and critique some of my stories. Along life's paths, I left Edit Red and entered American
Zoetrope, but somehow found life is a circle. RJ got in touch with me and suggested I submit
something to Alors et Toi (invitation only). I did, and now I am a contributing writer concerning
Indy Music. RJ taught me one can still be classy and stand up for what you believe in while
being both a writer and publisher.
http://www.alorsettoi.com/three/liability.html), I met RJ. RJ is a fantastic lady who helped
review and critique some of my stories. Along life's paths, I left Edit Red and entered American
Zoetrope, but somehow found life is a circle. RJ got in touch with me and suggested I submit
something to Alors et Toi (invitation only). I did, and now I am a contributing writer concerning
Indy Music. RJ taught me one can still be classy and stand up for what you believe in while
being both a writer and publisher.
