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Thursday, February 04, 2010

AWJ #9 -- Exorcising Demons with Ray Garton
Current mood:

excited
Category: Writing and Poetry

Now posted!

A Writer`s Journey: Part 9 -- Exorcising Demons with Ray Garton

Stop by and give this intense interview a read. If you ever wanted to understand the man behind LIVE GIRLS, RAVENOUS and THE LOVELIEST DEAD this is the way to do it.

http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/a-writers-journey-part-9/

And while you`re out at your local bookstore pick up a copy of his new book, SCISSORS. It`s sure to give any man shivers.

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Friday, January 15, 2010

AWJ Table of Contents
Current mood:

satisfied
Category: Writing and Poetry

Have you been keeping up to date with the journey? I’m including below a sort of table of contents of the entries to the "A Writer’s Journey" blog series I post to my personal website with easy to navigate links for ease of access. One of the reasons I am doing this is to make it easier to find entries that concern you and the second reason is that I’m hoping to generate more discussion on these topics.

I started doing the AWJ blog series with a desire to share my experiences with other writers, both new and experienced, to help in any way I could. If I’ve helped someone with a tidbit of advice or by simply letting them know that they are not alone in what they’ve gone through, then I have accomplished what I’ve set out to do. Now, I’ve even been lucky enough to have two amazing authors join me on the journey; Nate Kenyon ("The Bone Factory", "Bloodstone", "Prime" and "The Reach") and a soon to be announced author who you won’t want to miss. I would like to get some interviews done with other authors in the future on the subjects they excel at and suggestions from you, the readers, are always welcome.

Enjoy and feel free to add any advice you might have or share your own experiences on these subjects.

Brandon Layng

AWJ #1: The First Payment http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/a-writers-journey-part-1/

AWJ #2: I’m A Reject http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/a-writers-journey-part-2/

AWJ #3: Get Yourself Booked http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/a-writers-journey-part-3/

AWJ #4: Purpose, Everything Has A Purpose http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/a-writers-journey-part-4/

AWJ #5: "I Do" http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/a-writers-journey-part-5/

AWJ #6: Loss But Not Lost http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/a-writers-journey-part-6/

AWJ #7: Dealing With Frustrations – An Interview with Nate Kenyon http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/a-writers-journey-part-7/

AWJ #8: History Class http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/a-writers-journey-part-8-history-class/

Coming Soon! AWJ #9: Exorcising Demons – An Interview with ???? (You don’t want to miss what this horror genre Grand Master has to say, trust me)

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

A WRITER'S JOURNEY: Part 8 - History Class
Category: Writing and Poetry

Check it out and be sure to leave your thoughts on the subject of this installment of the blog series.

http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/a-writers-journey-part-8-history-class/

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Signing Announcement
Category: Writing and Poetry

Belfire Press is proud to bring you a new signing announcement just in time for Yule and Christmas!

We are pleased to add Bob Freeman not only to our staff as an artist, but to our growing family of authors. Bob’s novel Descendant, will debut in Fall of 2010. Descendant is the first in a trilogy of occult detective thrillers, and having had the opportunity to read it, I am eagerly awaiting the next installments.

This will be followed in February of 2011 by an unrelated novel, Autumn Moon and the Book of Secrets.

Once again, there were squees and squeals of excitement from this office when we received the confirmation email. We look forward to working with Bob in both his capacities as author and artist!

Welcome to the Belfire Press family, Bob!

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Black Friday deal (All weekend) Order Now and Save Big $$
Current mood:

ecstatic
Category: Writing and Poetry

Pre-order Courting Morpheus (limited edition hardcover) between November 25th and 30th, and shipping is free, worldwide! That means it's only $35.00!

Don’t forget to indicate in the ‘Instructions for Seller’ comment area whether or not you require us to contact you for more information. Ex., if you need to have us send a Christmas card announcing the pending arrival of Courting Morpheus as a gift.

http://www.belfirepress.com

NOW HURRY! I mean you don't want to miss out on all of this great fiction, including my short story, "Can of Worms".

Offer applicable to orders made from this page only.

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

A WRITER'S JOURNEY: Pt 7 An Interview With Nate Kenyon
Current mood:

impressed
Category: Writing and Poetry

Are you a writer? Do you get frustrated with the process at times?

Nate Kenyon, author of Stoker finalist, BLOODSTONE, has agreed to join me on the journey with an interview in my blog series, A Writer's Journey. We discuss some of the frustrations writers face during the writing process; from editing to publication and beyond. He even gives a sneak peak at the jacket copy of his next novel, SPARROW ROCK, due out in Spring of 2010.

Don't miss this, because if you're not a fan already, you will be after reading this interview.

http://www.brandonlayng.wordpress.com

Currently reading:
The Reach
By Nate Kenyon

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Looking for readers
Current mood:

curious
Category: Writing and Poetry

I'm looking for four readers to read my novel, "A Walk Amongst the Dead", in January and give feedback. read more about it http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/news-and-i-need-readers-for-awatd/

Currently reading:
Patient Zero: A Joe Ledger Novel
By Jonathan Maberry

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Friday, October 16, 2009

New Brags/Free Fiction update on site
Current mood:

satisfied
Category: Writing and Poetry

I haven't bragged about publications in a while and I needed an ego boost for encouragement. I've posted some news on my site regarding recent publications that are available to read as well I have updated the site with a new page you can find under "Pages" on the right-hand side of the opening page, "Free Fiction" link will be where you will be able to find easy access to my fiction that is out on the Net that are currently available to read free of charge. These stories are great if you want to read something but are strapped for cash. Check them out at www.brandonlayng.wordpress.com

Take care,

Brandon Layng

Currently reading:
The Graveyard Book
By Neil Gaiman

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Thursday, October 01, 2009

A Writer's Journey: Part 6 Loss But Not Lost
Category: Writing and Poetry

This installment of "A Writer's Journey" deals with writer's block caused by coping with grief over the loss of a loved one. I share some of my own experiences along with suggestions for overcoming and dealing with this difficult situation. Other new writers who have lost someone will find these suggestions helpful and those who have lost someone and haven't taken the writer's path might find the encouragement they need.

Follow the link and feel free to leave your comments as well as some of your own experiences.

http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/a-writers-journey-part-6/

Take care,

Brandon Layng

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Affordable Adspace at TNBP
Category: Writing and Poetry

General Information:

The New Bedlam Project is to be published quarterly: April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1. Ads must be received 15 days in advance of publication date.

We expect to publish one poem, two flash, two short and one long fiction story per issue, as well as guest spots from various residents of New Bedlam.

At the end of each volume year, all issues will be removed from the website and bundled into a portable document file to download for a small fee.

Advertising Space:

In each quarterly issue there will be six spaces open for advertising. The premium spots are located in the sidebar of every page of the magazine, while the larger but more affordable spots are located in the footer of every page. In the year-end downloadable file, there will be 24 spots, first option given to web-advertisers.

Regular Sidebar specs:
SUMMER SALE! 20% Off
plus
Buy 3, get 1 free OR
buy 4 or more, and get a gift from New Bedlam!

Go to www.newbedlam.com for more info. 125px X 125px - 45kb maximum - $10.00
Banner Sidebar specs: 253px X 32px - 45kb maximum - $8.00
Header/Footer specs: 468px X 60px - 45kb maximum - $10.00/header $5.00/footer
Downloadables: any dimensions - 45kb maximum - $5.00

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

TNBP Fundraiser
Category: Writing and Poetry

Editor-in-Chief, Jodi Lee has posted this as a way to raise funds to keep her excellent e-zine going and I encourage all of you to give a hand if you can. I'm not just asking because I'm a contributing editor but because there are some really good small town horror stories on this site and there just isn't enough of that around. Plus I want to see her hair turned all sorts of funky colors.

Brandon

Jodi Lee's Post on MySpace:

So, as per my agreement with TNBP's financial backer, we've reached the mid-way point (actually, we've skidded past that and on into three-quarters) of the year. Unfortunately, ad sales were down, which put our agreement into a bit of a spin, and while the remainder of this year is covered (as well as the contest, really) after that, we're in limbo.

Fortunately, he's extended a further offer, so here we go on a fundraising drive! If we raise enough to cover TNBPs costs for one year - including the contest costs, the backer will match it, dollar for dollar, giving us a further two years of production. If things go really well with the fundraising - we can raise the per word scale for Volume 2.

For every increment listed below, I'll dye a streak/chunk of my hair some funky color. Each increment is one color, one streak. Craziest thing about this is I'm letting you all choose the colors! Visit the New Bedlam Cafe forum and vote. You don't need to register, guests can vote as well.

$250 - 1 color, 1 streak
$500 - 2 colors, 2 streaks
etc.etc.

Now, there are several ways that you can support The New Bedlam Project. One is the obvious choice - donations. Second, buying some nifty TNBP swag. Three - promote yourself and buy ad space! Click the banner above, and surf on through to the website where you'll find details on swag, support and advertising space.

PS - please avoid the pink choice. Please?

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Sunday, September 06, 2009

Dead Bells Call for Subs
Category: Writing and Poetry

Dead Bells Anthology - Edited by Jodi Lee - to be Published by Library of Horror Press

New Years Eve, 2009.

The music is loud, the girls are pretty, the guys are hot and the booze is flowing freely. The party is in full swing; no one expects anything to go horribly, terribly, apocalyptically wrong.

Not tonight. Not ten years after the original 'Y2K' scare.

Who knew the calendars were wrong?

When the bells have struck midnight and the party is over, it all ends.

Every story in the Dead Bells anthology will have one protagonist who wakes up the morning of January 1st, 2010 to find everyone dead. Just – dead. Animals and plant life survive. The bodies don't rot, but just dry up, mummify, if you will.

No explanation will be given, although each writer is free to speculate as to how this may have happened.

Within days, there will be no running water, no electricity, no phones, no internet. The protag will be completely, utterly alone.

Or is s/he?

Please Note: There are clarifications on the main website.

Common sense is a must in writing these stories - people will have been working the night shift, some may have insomnia, some may be partying right on through the night and day. Characters won't magically die at midnight, and they won't all fall asleep at the same time.

I prefer to see stories that have followed the theme, obviously, but I may accept a story I feel has merit and if the author is willing to work on re-writes. Short listing is not necessarily an acceptance, it's holding for further consideration.

http://www.jodilee.ca/deadbells/

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Sunday, September 06, 2009

The New Bedlam Project needs U 2 Flash us
Category: Writing and Poetry

We are short on flash fiction for this round of selections (which covers two issues!) so we've got an emergency call out for New Bedlam-themed flash. Flash is anything between 75-750 words. Our normal pay scale of $0.01 per word applies. Ignore the "closed" information on the guidelines page, and follow the rest... ;)

http://www.newbedlam.com/guidelines.html

THE NEW BEDLAM CORNER STORE

... is now open for business!

We have shirts, framed posters, calendars, miscellaneous fun stuff, swag-bags, and that ever-necessary water bottle.

The posters at the Corner Store are different than those offered on the New Bedlam website.

Remember, carry your own water with every trip to New Bedlam - no one knows if the problem is in the water or not.... And it never hurts to take a fuzzy friend, just in case!

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Cable Company wants you to pay for their crime
Current mood:

angry
Category: News and Politics

Rogers Cable wants their customers to pay for stealing programming from local stations and is trying to blame their new fee on the CRTC. Read more at http://brandonlayng.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/rogers-cable-wants-to-rip-you-off/

Don't let them get away with this speak up and let your voice be heard.

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Sunday, August 02, 2009

Get Fictionalized! Massive Contest.
Current mood:

cooky/wacky
Category: Writing and Poetry

You sit with the book cracked open in your lap, reading the words and imagining the characters the author has created for your enjoyment and imagine living their lives. Do you ever imagine yourself as part of the story?

Now you can.

To celebrate my invitation to the anthology, DEAD BELLS, I want to give you a chance to be immortalized as a character in my novella, SURVIVE. Your appearance will consist of at least two paragraphs, including your name and description. In addition, the winner (selected by a random drawing of names, by me, from a hat, held by my wife) will also receive a signed print copy of the anthology with a personal note of thanks by yours truly. What could be better than that?

How to enter:

It’s really simple. Just visit the New Bedlam Project e-zine at http://www.newbedlam.com click on the "zine" link at the right-hand side of the screen. Once you are at the ‘zine read a story and leave a comment on it. It doesn’t have to be my story, any of the stories are valid for entry. Every comment left counts as an entry. But to be fair it has to be more than a "It was good" or "Great story". The comment has to sound like you read the story, it would mean a lot to the authors who spent the time writing it. Then, e-mail me at foxtat2@hotmail.com subject line; SURVIVE CONTEST, with the name of the story you commented on, plus your full name and e-mail. Everyone will receive a confirmation e-mail within a couple of days letting you know that you have been entered. The winning entry will be drawn on September 1^{st, 2009 and an e-mail will be sent out to all who entered announcing the winner and the winner will be contacted to gather more information. The winner can transfer their prize to a family member, however, you can not use this to paint a person you dislike in a bad light.}

Want to increase your chances of winning?

If you only have enough time to read a couple of stories but you really want more chances to win, you can make a donation to the e-zine to help with site costs and payments to future authors who contribute. To a maximum of five dollars you get one entrance for every dollar you donate. The process is the same basically. Send me an e-mail at the address above with the same subject line and the amount donated, your full name and e-mail, along with the date you made the donation. Confirmation of these entries might take a few more days as I have to confirm with the publisher that the donation was received.

The legal particulars:

As your likeness is being used, along with your name, if you win, there is a form that needs to be signed that simply states that you are giving permission for me to use them in a fictional manner. It’s just the legal stuff you know.

Last day for entry is August 28th, 2009. That’s about it, so get entering!

Brandon Layng

P.S. Feel free to repost this message for all your friends to read and direct them to either http://www.myspace.com/13foxes or http://www.brandonlayng.wordpress.com

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