author of celtic, medieval, gothic and fairytale inspired fiction
This is the third week of the 365 Writing Challenge. I’ve written a grand total of 3,392 words this week and had one of my short stories that I subbed last week accepted for publication, I’m hoping I’ll hear back about the second one soon. It would be great to see both stories published.
As for what lies in store this week… we’ll work on my fifth contest entry is going ahead at a steady but slow pace. But some words are better than none, right?
For those of you who may not have seen my latest interview with Christy Mann, head on over to The Horror Tree.
The Horror Tree Presents… An Interview with Christy Mann
Enjoy.
Today marks the end of the second week of the 365 Writing Challenge during which I’ve written 2,878 words, which is a huge improvement on last week and I’ve even submitted two short stories for publication. Fingers crossed they’re well received!
I’m currently half way through writing my 4th contest entry for Fantasia Divinity Magazine & Publishing, which is proving to be an interesting little tale, just as the last three have been.
My scores are even half way decent and I’m holding my own quite well it seems.
All in all a good week, writing wise. I hope to be as productive next week.
I promise I’ll keep you all posted.
I’m writing this retroactively, because it’s just ticked over to January 8th.
In December, I signed up for the 365 Writing Challenge. It’s something I’ve participated in for a few years now, but this year I’m determined to write every day. It’s something I haven’t quite managed to accomplish in previous years.
It’s the first week and I set myself a goal of 300 words a day. So far, it’s not going well. I wrote 1,296 words out of 2,100. But I did manage to write a little each day, so that’s a huge plus and ultimately what I set out to do. Write each day.
Fingers crossed I do better during week two.
The twelth review has dropped!
It is a collection of short stories written by Liz Butcher called After Dark.
It was reviewed by Carl R. Jennings.
You can read it for yourself here.
Every year I set goals and every year I just don’t quite make it. Do, this year is the year I will. (Remind me to look back on this post on January 1st 2020)
So, what are my New Years Resolutions?
Well…
1. Write 300 words a day. No I don’t care that the word count is minuscule because it’s all that I can realistically handle without burning myself out.
2. Publish… something. Okay, this one is vague for a reason. Simple because I’d like to see the first three books in The Eldritch Series out before December 31st but I’m realistic and sometimes editing just isn’t in the budget.
3. Write weekly blogs. I’m open to ideas, do leave a comment about what you’d like to see.
4. Read more. Self explanatory, I think but I have quite a few books on my to be read pile that I didn’t get to in 2018, so I’m going to get to them in 2019.
So, as 2018 comes to a close it brings with it an acceptance. My Drabble WINTER was accepted into Trembling With Fear and will be published sometime in the New Year.
The signed contract was sent off today, so now I just wait.
And… in other writing news, I’m almost finished with my third contest entry and have a flash fiction story half done. I’m stepping out of my comfort zone a little in December and I think it’s paying off.
Bring on 2019 and more writing and submissions.
I can’t wait!
Oh and if anyone is looking for submission opportunities check out Iron Faerie Publishing‘s website for more details.
Happy New Year!
The eleventh review has dropped!
It is a collection of short stories entitled, Across Dimensions, by Gina A. Watson
It was reviewed by Devin Sauve.
You can read it for yourself here.
For those of you who may not have seen my latest interview with Dan Weatherer, head on over to The Horror Tree.
The Horror Tree Presents… An Interview With Dan Weatherer
Enjoy.
The tenth review has dropped!
It is the Thriller novel, The Way of All Flesh by Ambrose Perry
It was reviewed by Joni Dee and received four out of five stars.
You can read it for yourself here.
The ninth review has dropped!
It is the scifi romance novel, A World So Small by Cameron Dreamshare.
It was reviewed by Devin Sauve.
You can read it for yourself here.
The eighth review has dropped!
It is the horror novel, Old Hollow by Ambrose Stolliker
It was reviewed by Alyson Faye and given four out of five stars.
You can read it for yourself here.
For those of you who may not have seen my latest interview with Eric Ian Steele, head on over to The Horror Tree.
The Horror Tree Presents… An Interview with Eric Ian Steele
Enjoy.
Calling all speculative fiction authors!
I am the Review Co Ordinator over at The Horror Tree and I’m always on the lookout for new books to feature in the next Epeolatry Review.
If you have a novel or anthology that you think fits and would like to have it reviewed, drop me a comment below! You can also reach out to me at: sj_mcintosh@yahoo.com
I’d love to hear from you!
Letters from Emily by M.L. Pennock
When Emily Long agrees to be in her friend’s wedding, she doesn’t plan on backing out a few weeks before the ceremony and merely going as a guest.
Being charmed into a one-night stand with a flirty groomsman also wasn’t on her list of things to do. But the morning after the wedding, she finds herself hung over and wrapped up in Brian Stratford’s bedsheets.
Several weeks, a positive pregnancy test, and an ultrasound later, Emily finds herself on Brian’s doorstep questioning how her life ended up where it is.
As the new couple processes how to co-parent without loving one another, Emily’s fate takes a turn for the worst.
It isn’t until years later when Brian finds out what happened …
and that Emily left letters behind for the people she loves most.
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M.L. Pennock is a former journalist turned author. She attended Alfred University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and communication studies, before going on to earn a Master of Arts in communications from SUNY College at Brockport. She lives in Central New York with her husband and three daughters.
M.L. Pennock is the author of the To Have series.
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