J. John Nordstrom

Alien Buddha Press to Republish VAMPS Poetry October 21, 2024 in Horror, Poetry, Vampires Tags: Alien Buddha Press, Avoid Seeing a Mouse, Dark Fantasy, Dark Science Fiction, Horror, Poetry, Sam’s Dot Publishing, Vampires In Verse, Vamps A change will be coming to the book cover pictures in the middle column of my jamesdorrwriter blog. Under the heading of POETRY, the lone entry, VAMPS (A RETROSPECTIVE), is up for enjoying a new makeover. Long the orphan of my out-of-print books, VAMPS had been originally published by Sam’s Dot Publishing in 2011, but without an ISBN number, that funny thing usually found in a box at the lower right of a book’s back cover. But then Sam’s Dot went out of business — or maybe it didn’t — but, not to worry, its backlog had been sold to a all new publisher. Which, not long after, went out of business too. But, not to worry (2), the original Sam’s Dot was back in again under an all new name . . . except its new catalogue denied all knowledge of ever having even heard of a book named VAMPS (A RETROSPECTIVE). Especially not a book of poetry! While as for used copies, well, that ISBN thingie is how homeless books can be found and identified . . . including by sites like EBAY and Amazon. Or that is to say — except for a few copies in my possession — VAMPS had by now completely disappeared. Poor VAMPS (A RETROSPECTIVE)! But now the good news: It seemed, at least locally, some interest in the collection had been being rekindled, if only by my citing it sometimes at readings myself (cf. one to come for the Bloomington Writers Guild’s pre-Halloween “Last Sunday Poetry,” in about a week). So I’d been doing some shopping around, including to January’s AVOID SEEING A MOUSE AND OTHER TALES OF THE REAL AND SURREAL publisher Alien Buddha Press, concerning a possible new edition of VAMPS (A RETROSPECTIVE). Sunday came the Alien Buddha’s answer: I am enjoying your collection, and would be happy to work with you. Attached is our standard publishing contract. If the terms are agreeable with you, give it your digital signature, then send it back, and we can get the ball rolling. And so today, Monday, I’ve signed and sent the contract back, with more to be reported here as it becomes known!

#sealeychallenge Book 19 This chapbook is full of interesting nature images and ghosts and people, including the speaker, existing in and with that nature. #TheSealeyChallenge

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Acclaimed author Jeff Hein's novels, 'The Cimbri Appear' and 'Rise of the Red Wolf', tell the gripping story of the Germanic Cimbri tribe in the second century BC, as they embark on a desperate migration that reshapes history. Driven from their homeland by nature’s wrath, the Cimbri, along with other barbarian tribes, journey across Europe seeking refuge, only to face hostility and betrayal. In 'The Cimbri Appear', Hein depicts the tribe’s struggle for survival against harsh conditions and hostile tribes. The sequel, 'Rise of the Red Wolf', raises the stakes as the Cimbri are forced into a brutal war with Rome, exacting a heavy toll for Roman treachery. Hein masterfully brings to life the tension and resilience of a people fighting to survive against overwhelming odds, highlighting how fragile civilizations can be when faced with the tides of history. Visit www.camdenbooks.com.au to learn more about this author.

Breaking Point, Back Story, Resolution: A Three-Part Structure for Memoir via Jane Friedman #amwriting #writetip #nanowrimo #pubtip https://lnkd.in/eyzPJdSD

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The author weaves a tale that challenges conventional beliefs and offers an alternative perspective on Mary Magdalene. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gV9edSr9 @kenfry10 #FREE #Kindleunlimited #histfic #historicalfiction #mystery #thriller #gnosticism #mustread #amreading #magdalene