tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post7710128847314508593..comments2024-03-25T00:19:25.025-07:00Comments on Adventures in ePublishing: Authors trading short stories in ebook anthologies?Derek J. Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-69530140222391199322011-01-07T14:50:48.738-08:002011-01-07T14:50:48.738-08:00Hey, all, I'd like to post a refresher on this...Hey, all, I'd like to post a refresher on this subject this weekend, but I'd like it to have additional info in it. Can you each send me the genre of the story you're going to contribute to the collection? Please send it to derek@derekjcanyon.com. Thanks!Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-5366607087154190682011-01-06T22:22:17.940-08:002011-01-06T22:22:17.940-08:00Congrats, Manley! You got your first follower righ...Congrats, Manley! You got your first follower right here. Bloated Goat sounds like a real fun kid's book.<br />Everyone should go check it out <a href="http://manleypeterson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Manley's blog</a>.Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-57751487513716724582011-01-06T19:36:02.763-08:002011-01-06T19:36:02.763-08:00Derek, I'm in some kind of mood because I just...Derek, I'm in some kind of mood because I just created my own website using blogger. Here is the link to my new sparse site: http://manleypeterson.blogspot.com/Manley Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498513533495519605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-23664147979102865892011-01-06T19:29:02.659-08:002011-01-06T19:29:02.659-08:00Manley, I'll do another post on this topic to ...Manley, I'll do another post on this topic to get it back near the front, as you suggest.<br /><br />Brian, my email is derek@derekjcanyon.com. Once we have 12 authors, we'll start figuring out the details.Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-19435672599375363022011-01-06T19:11:27.997-08:002011-01-06T19:11:27.997-08:00Terrific! How can I reach you privately to discuss...Terrific! How can I reach you privately to discuss the further details?Brian Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233187184688491057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-61807402363345434912011-01-06T18:36:55.645-08:002011-01-06T18:36:55.645-08:00Hey, I like all the enthusiasm we have here. Derek...Hey, I like all the enthusiasm we have here. Derek, do you want to do another post and recap authors that are on board and share any other info? All these comments are on a blog post that is slowly falling off the front page.<br /><br />And to answer an earlier question, I don't have a website yet other than my Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Manley-Peterson/e/B004541X7G/Manley Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498513533495519605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-33728839691116675222011-01-06T12:57:05.052-08:002011-01-06T12:57:05.052-08:00Yep, we are, Brian. Welcome!Yep, we are, Brian. Welcome!Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-21101694071304534372011-01-06T12:34:31.086-08:002011-01-06T12:34:31.086-08:00Are you still looking for authors? I have a parano...Are you still looking for authors? I have a paranormal story that will be a nice fit.Brian Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233187184688491057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-16058882680882772302011-01-06T11:37:43.226-08:002011-01-06T11:37:43.226-08:00Thanks for the recap, Ed!
Welcome, Kelly!Thanks for the recap, Ed!<br />Welcome, Kelly!Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-63888353075831099122011-01-06T02:37:33.633-08:002011-01-06T02:37:33.633-08:00I'd definitely be interested, although I'm...I'd definitely be interested, although I'm extremely unknown. I don't know too much about anyone else, but hey! If you'll have me, I do have a story sampler ready.<br /><br />I'll blog about this, too, for the four people that will read it from my blog.<br /><br />(which is http://kelly-gorman.blogspot.com/)K Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17914598504359665027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-72531999392924153812011-01-04T23:57:10.918-08:002011-01-04T23:57:10.918-08:00We don't have anything solid yet and probably ...We don't have anything solid yet and probably shouldn't until we get all the authors on board, but I'll recap and pitch some more ideas. We're looking at an anthology from 12 authors, one story each in the 4000 to 6000 word range. Genres would be SciFi, Fantasy, Horror and "Paranormal". We will have to decide whether to allow sample chapters or focus only on short stories.<br /><br />I thought that "Twelve Worlds" was a cool title, but that does sound a little like a BSG reference. A quick Google search reveals that it was used as a title for an old obscure roleplaying game and a concept in some theological studies of all things.<br /><br />Is anybody else on Book Blogs? We could pick up at least a couple authors there. I should also put a link to this discussion on my blog, just in case that gets any bites.Edward L Cotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261808281615177237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-86636108712948213252011-01-04T14:11:46.720-08:002011-01-04T14:11:46.720-08:00John, I'll add you to the list. We don't h...John, I'll add you to the list. We don't have solid length requirements yet. Once we get 12 authors showing interest, we'll discuss our options and hammer out the details.Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-91264492588833756322011-01-04T13:57:42.238-08:002011-01-04T13:57:42.238-08:00I'd certainly be willing to participate, but a...I'd certainly be willing to participate, but all my short stories are much shorter than what you're looking for. If you've got interest in really short stuff, shoot me an email. <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />John Hartness<br />johnhartness.comJohn G. Hartnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993686392705626515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-78050377361316427352011-01-04T12:14:30.186-08:002011-01-04T12:14:30.186-08:00Deb, welcome! Can you provide a website?Deb, welcome! Can you provide a website?Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-20704600933982767692011-01-04T12:13:47.859-08:002011-01-04T12:13:47.859-08:00Welcome, BC! We're at 7 authors now!Welcome, BC! We're at 7 authors now!Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-39284259556827922132011-01-04T12:11:06.826-08:002011-01-04T12:11:06.826-08:00I'd be interested. I have a book coming out i...I'd be interested. I have a book coming out in March/April, and I have a couple of short stories in progress to support that (same characters). It would fit into fantasy, but fairly real life based (except for the witches!). I think donating to charity is a great idea.ModWitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026833488444170404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-57918816399428278402011-01-04T11:26:48.945-08:002011-01-04T11:26:48.945-08:00I have some Fantasy stories if you're interest...I have some Fantasy stories if you're interested.<br /><br />I'm BC Woods, my website is www.dunceuponatime.combcwoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259036475770620452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-83266483248547307892011-01-03T14:10:40.089-08:002011-01-03T14:10:40.089-08:00Excellent, Tony!Excellent, Tony!Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-39605744144625448512011-01-03T12:45:08.213-08:002011-01-03T12:45:08.213-08:00I'm with Manley lol.
If this post works, Dere...I'm with Manley lol.<br /><br />If this post works, Derek, I'm still interested in contributing. I have a short in mind, depending on the genre, length, rating and target audience. And if I could help in some other way, give me a shout.tonylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317371592063754371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-8756150310657463042011-01-01T16:21:11.632-08:002011-01-01T16:21:11.632-08:00Yeah, thanks, Marcel! I have a new Noose short sto...Yeah, thanks, Marcel! I have a new Noose short story percolating in the back of my mind that will go into the collection.Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-21498650791504840072011-01-01T10:47:51.070-08:002011-01-01T10:47:51.070-08:00Best bet for a charity anthology is probably to ha...Best bet for a charity anthology is probably to have one person handle the donation in some fairly visible, transparent manner. I don't know that Amazon is going to handle sending cash to a charity for us. I'd be game for that, because I think it'd be fun, and with a good cause worthwhile to do.<br /><br />I definitely like the chapter/short story swaps as "bonus material" for each others' books, too. I think cooperation between a few of us can help boost us all.KevinMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965779928268962182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-20169407542409208152011-01-01T09:26:21.941-08:002011-01-01T09:26:21.941-08:00Hey, thanks Marcel! That's our first sale. And...Hey, thanks Marcel! That's our first sale. And we haven't even written, edited, marketed, or advertised it yet. This is gonna be a best seller!!!Manley Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498513533495519605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-90512017504505279652011-01-01T01:25:35.716-08:002011-01-01T01:25:35.716-08:00I liked both your books so far, Derek, so I'd ...I liked both your books so far, Derek, so I'd be willing to buy this anthology for up to $3 :)Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13951354231483245521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-22535509563666388752010-12-30T18:09:48.028-08:002010-12-30T18:09:48.028-08:00Those sound like good starting genres. Let's h...Those sound like good starting genres. Let's hope to get at least those.Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-63042553723633038882010-12-30T16:45:23.241-08:002010-12-30T16:45:23.241-08:00Fantasy, SciFi, and Horror are lumped together oft...Fantasy, SciFi, and Horror are lumped together often enough that we can probably start with that. Is anybody planning on writing anything outside of those genres? The whole paranormal romance thing is close enough I suppose.<br /><br />As for the funds, I am not willing to mess with that, so I guess it's not really my decision.Edward L Cotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261808281615177237noreply@blogger.com