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The Crow God’s Girl – an update

Text formatting issues mastered and managed. File looks good. Now for final proofreading. The cover is on the verge of being completed and there will be a preview as early as next week.You guys, The Crow God’s Girl is almost ready for its closeup! The science fiction/gothic romance/ghost story takes priority right now though, as that deadline is coming up fast. I received excellent feedback from cryptopolis. The interesting thing is that the people who Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago

WIP — getting my groove back

A commissioned short story did the trick that long months of worry and struggle could not — I am writing again and the words are flowing. There are a lot of factors involved, but probably the most important is that this is a very fast turnaround time, and the story is due on May 1. This means a first draft by tomorrow so I can bring the story to cryptopolis, my writers group. Another factor Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago

The significance of the mail for writers

I include e-mail in this. But here’s the deal — writers live and die by the mail carrier. Here is what I am waiting for: Word on two short stories, and Duotrope says that a response should be coming any day now for both of them. Royalty checks The letter from the rich benefactor who wants to turn all of my books and short stories into movies A short list, yes, but it makes the Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago