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Static Movement Anthologies Update

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For those awaiting the next Static Movement Anthology releases, the following anthologies are now lined up for publication in the following order (subject to change): Ghost Stories Western Style book 2 Mirror, Mirror Urban Nightmares Deathly Encounters The End Night … Continue reading

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Hugo Ballots Now In

Voting is now closed for the 2013 Hugo Awards. Members of LoneStarCon 3, the World Science Fiction Society 2013 Annual Convention, have cast their ballots and the winners will be announced in one month at the Hugo Awards Ceremony, Sunday, … Continue reading

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Reviews and Feedback: Seed of Doubt

Some online publications permit readers to make comments and provide feedback. As a writer, I love that feature. Feedback is valuable in all its forms. Do you love it? Hate it? Like it okay, but not too impressed? For better … Continue reading

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Short Story Anthology Call for Submissions

The Static Movement themed anthology “Broken,” is filling with stories (over 61,000 words now) and will close to submissions when it reaches 70,000. Static Movement anthologies are “for the love” markets. The editor for this anthology is Dorothy Davies. Following … Continue reading

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Last Call: IN VINO VERITAS Submission Deadline Tomorrow

Update: The Editor has now Closed this anthology to submissions. This weekend is the last chance to submit stories to the Static Movement drink-themed anthology, In Vino Veritas, edited by Dorothy Davies. At present, the anthology is slated to feature … Continue reading

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RWA RITA and Golden Heart Finalists Announced

The Romance Writers of America announced this week the finalists in its two very popular annual contests: The RITA® Awards and the Golden Heart® Awards. The RITA recognizes excellence in published romance fiction. The Golden Heart recognizes excellence in unpublished … Continue reading

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Excerpt: November Elf at Hogglepot

Here is an excerpt from “November Elf.” This is the transition. Up until this point, the story has been a traditional first-person past tense. But memory, especially with this character, is a tricky thing. And at his age it’s just … Continue reading

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IN VINO VERITAS Very Close to Production

The drink-themed print anthology, IN VINO VERITAS, edited by Dorothy Davies, will be closed to submissions once it accepts at least 3,000 more words for publication. The anthology will be produced by Static Movement–the publisher that produces the online e-zine, edited … Continue reading

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Successful Seminar with Author Jane Porter Inspires Writers

The Yosemite Romance Writers hosted its first annual all-day writing seminar, Fiction Writer’s Spring Fling, feature accomplished author Jane Porter. The event was a success in that it delivered a first-class writing seminar and presented material relevant to fiction writers … Continue reading

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Call for Submissions: Drink-Themed Anthology

Attention writers: IN VINO VERITAS is a drink-themed short-story anthology edited by Dorothy Davies and published by Static Movement.  The anthology will be available as a print edition for sale at Amazon and other outlets. It is a “for the … Continue reading

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