K R Smith: November 2015

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Before The Turkey

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At some point during the day, I will consume enough calories to feed a small army.

Before that happens, I'm going to do a bit of writing. I haven't had a lot of free time lately, so today I'm going to steal a little and hit the keyboard.

I now have three stories submitted for which I am waiting a response—and have been for some time. So, one more can't hurt. The editors are probably stuffing themselves today, too, so any response is unlikely for the foreseeable future. Instead of checking the acceptance lists, writing is in order. The deadline for my latest project is only a few days away, so I'd better get moving. This one is a fantasy—with a dragon, no less. So, yes, I'm trying a new genre.

I always tell people I'm a horror writer, but it seems every story I've written lately is from a genre I've never tried before. Who knows? Perhaps a cookbook is in my future.

So, until my next post, Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Beth Rhodes' Book Letters From Home

Free for a little while longer!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Anti-Bullying Week 2015

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Tales From The Bully Box got a five-star review! Just in time for Anti Bullying Week 2015!

I finished! FIVE STARS #AntiBullyReads https://t.co/RRIF7sE42G pic.twitter.com/upbFsOvSRP
— La La in the Library (@LaLaT0adst0ne) November 18, 2015

Click here to read the Goodreads review.

From Goodreads (by moderator Sarah Churchill):

I'm so happy to announce #AntiBullyReads for a second year!

*** November 16th - 22nd 2015 ***

This readathon is in support of Anti Bullying Week 2015, with the aim of starting discussions about bullying and our bid to stand up for those who need it and never be a bystander.

The idea is simple – to read only books that feature bullying during Anti Bullying Week. How many books you read is up to you, but in the spirit of a readathon you should push yourself to read a little more than usual. The book doesn't have to be *focused* on the issues of bullying, as long as bullying is featured in the book in some way.

Over 150 books have been suggested with varying types and levels of bullying featured which are aimed at readers of all ages, so there should be something for everyone. (You don't have to read books from this list, they're just suggestions in case you get stuck!)

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

I'm Turning Into A Flasher

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No need to call the police, however. Well, not for this blog post, anyway.

I've just submitted a couple of flash fiction pieces to the Apex Annual Flash Fiction Contest. They get a lot of entries from great writers, so it's very unlikely that I could win even though they will select multiple winners. Still, it's good to keep writing and have something new in the works.

The subject this year is Christmas invasions. The story has to have an invasion and have a reference to Christmas. And it can't be over 250 words long. With all the folks I know doing NaNoWriMo, I feel like such a slacker.

Come to think of it, I can live with that.

Friday, November 6, 2015

Beth Rhodes: COVER REVEAL--Outside The Lines

Update: it is now available for pre-order on Amazon!

Saw this cover reveal on Twitter originally. I knew she'd have a blog post up and I wanted to let everyone know she has a new book coming.

COVER REVEAL! Even on Twitter #sexy #lighthearted romance that will make you want to live in #Vermont Coming 12-10! pic.twitter.com/yfTwWMcLE5
— Beth Rhodes (@BethRhodes99) November 6, 2015

Excerpt and link:

Beth Rhodes: COVER REVEAL--Outside The Lines: COMING, DECEMBER 10, 2015 For the first time in her life, good-girl Maria Rodriguez throws aside caution for an all-consuming des...