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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:48 PM

Current mood:  accomplished
Category: Writing and Poetry
Announcing - Belfire Press!
http://www.belfirepress.com



Belfire Press was born of many conversations between myself (Jodi Lee) and my partners, Louise Bohmer and Jordan Martindale, much like the beginning of The New Bedlam Project. We bounced the ideas and plans off a couple of authors we’d worked with in the past and presently. The answers to ‘Can we do it? Should we do it?’ were a resounding Yes.

On October 31st, 2009 we announced the formation of Belfire Press, a micro-press owned and operated by a bunch of crazy Canadians. Our first title will release on January 1st, 2010, to be followed by our grand opening and launch novel on May 1st. It is our hope to have a title to release every six weeks from then on, publishing nine titles per year.

We seek to publish novels, works of non-fiction and the occasional anthology or collection in both print and e-book. Depending on the project and scope, we may offer a title in hardcover, paperback and several e-book formats, or paperback alone. If a title is to be released in multiple formats, it will be done so simultaneously, with the exception of hardcover.

And yes, we will be using Print on Demand as well as small runs.

Our titles will be available on our website, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other outlets as we add them to the distribution list.

Authors with accepted titles can expect two rounds of edits – a thorough, cooperative substantive edit followed by a copyedit and author proof. Our editors will work with the author to make the editing process a relatively pleasant experience. An exclusive cover will be designed by either a member of our staff, or we will sub-contract to a noted cover artist with whom we’ve worked before.

We will provide a small package of promotional items which may include posters, bookmarks, postcards, cover plates and informative cards. We will also put together a press package and provide a limited number of bound and unlimited electronic ARCs for confirmed reviewers and awards competitions.

Belfire Press has specific genres we seek to publish, and are certainly interested in those referred to as ‘cross-genre.’ For novels of other genres not listed in our guidelines, we’ve listed a handful of other small press companies that do look for them.

Re-post from Belfire Press
http://www.belfirepress.com




Sometime in 2006, two writers spoke in hurried whispers… what could cause the wretched insomnia that had taken them over, compelling them to write words of horrors never seen, only imagined? What could keep them from finishing their works, from containing the monsters within, from binding them with one simple word? How could they find their way out of the darkness they called home…into a darkness of release at Morpheus’ hands?
An idea was born that night. It grew into one monster after another until finally it has broken free.

Featuring stories by M.R. Sellars, Geoffrey Girard, Angela Gray, Ann Tupek, Bruce Barber, Camille Alexa, Jeff Parish, Kevin J. Hurtack, Donna Shelton, David de Beer, Louise Bohmer, Brandon Layng with 'Case Files' by Rhada McKai and Jodi Lee and introduction by New York Times Bestselling author, Alethea Kontis.

* * *

The first project for Belfire Press will be Courting Morpheus, the long awaited anthology of short stories set in the fictional town of New Bedlam.

“As small towns go, New Bedlam is at once comfortable and familiar, but in the shadows there is something more… something malefic and hungry. Once you open this book, you’ll not be able to put it down, and who knows, perhaps once you’ve finished and set it aside, beyond your own door you’ll discover that you were in New Bedlam all along.”
—Bob Freeman, author of Descendant

“Courting Morpheus is a potent, visceral nightmare, and one you don’t want to wake up from.”
—Jeremy C. Shipp, author of Vacation, Sheep and Wolves, and Cursed

After a very long wait, Courting Morpheus will see publication in limited edition hardcover January 1st 2010, with trade paperback release February 2nd 2010.

Pre-orders for the limited edition hardcover will begin November 20th.
 
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Sunday, October 18, 2009 5:30 PM

Category: Writing and Poetry
(This is a semi-repost from my main blog)

I swear Twitter is evil. I spend more time twittering than I do writing posts for my various blogs and writing in general. I really do need to rectify that, don’t I? Well, if nothing else, follow me (click here) and you’ll know what’s going on at any given time in the day. Usually.

Now, I’ve got some things coming up that I thought I’d tease you with. First off, Louise Bohmer has graciously taken the time from her crazy schedule of editing and promoting her novel, The Black Act, to write a guest blog for me. I often refer to her as my PoV guru, because she knows the issues of head hopping inside and out, and knows the right names for ‘em, too. ;) Her post is now live, and awaits comments....

My site was approved to host ads from Project Wonderful. The proceeds from these adboxes are going to support The New Bedlam Project webzine. :) Please check 'em out, and if you have ads at Project Wonderful as well, why not add them? ;)

Dead Bells is officially, completely and seriously closed for submissions. I will not take any further stragglers, and will not hear any further excuses. What's done is done and this, my friends, is done. I should have the queue cleared by the end of today, so everyone should hear shortlist or nay by then.

I have another Writersphere blog coming up on the 30th of the month. If you’d like to see something included, please let me know jodi – jodilee.ca.

I have no news about Courting Morpheus. I wish I did, and sadly don't, and elsewise can’t really say anything more at this point, but I’m hoping to have something for ya soon.

NaNoWriMo is upon us, and I’ve offically joined for this year. Again. You knew it was coming. I’ll be unavailable for edit projects or design projects during that time, as a previously contracted client holds those spots that are available while I’m NaNo’ing my head off. And doesn't that just sound uber-dirty? Yes it does. Mmmhmm.

I'm also going to be posting an interview every couple of days until I've got them all up. My plans for twice a week were shattered when I was unable to upload anything to Associated Content, and now that I can, I've been less inclined to do so, but these folks gave me their interviews in good faith, and have given books in good faith - I owe them for more than just that, honestly. Some if not most have become rather good friends in the meantime. Keep your eye on the feed listing on the profile page. They'll show up there.

I will have a huge announcement for everyone at Samhain – sometime between October 31st and November 5th. It’s huge for me and a couple other folks, anyway, and I'm hoping it'll be huge for many more. Stay tuned. ;)

Although it's not exactly Christmas, it is approaching my new year. So...here you go.

 
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:30 PM

Current mood:  disappointed
 
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:58 AM

Current mood:  crazy
Category: Writing and Poetry




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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Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:38 PM

Current mood:  creative
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.
 
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