Posted on 7th Aug 11 by Walter | 0 comments
So, in addition to getting Blood and Brass out there (it’s currently with beta readers for those interested in the state of affairs there), I’ve been working toward transitioning Gods of Sand and Stone from graphic novel format to a traditional book. It’s been an interesting experience thus far, though it’s getting easier as I [...]
Posted on 26th Feb 11 by Walter | 5 comments
So, the title contest has closed. There was an immense turnout – almost 300 votes in all, and it was a very tight race, particularly between the top 2 entries – Celadonian Tales and Blood and Brass So… by popular vote, Celadonian Tales takes first. HOWEVER, there was some voting irregularity in the first week [...]
Posted on 19th Feb 11 by Walter | 3 comments
For any fantasy writers out there, or anyone who might want to do some genre-line crossing, Splintered Lands is looking for contributors. Check out the Splintered Lands site and you’ll find a ton of background information, as well as details on what we’re looking for. What is Splintered Lands? For those of you who haven’t [...]
Posted on 3rd Feb 11 by Walter | 14 comments
Ok, so here’s a bit of another of the stories that will be featured in my upcoming book. This is from The Clockwork Men – hope you enjoy THE CLOCKWORK MEN Consciousness returned slowly, and with it came the sound of waves slapping wood. The boy lay unmoving, eyes closed, listening to the sound of [...]
Posted on 30th Jan 11 by Walter | 1 comment
Want a sneak peek into the content for my upcoming book? Here’s a brief preview from one of the 4 short stories This is just the rough draft and things might change, but I hope you enjoy. Oh, and don’t forget that you can help choose the title! Vote here for your favorite Beneath the [...]
Posted on 25th Jan 11 by Walter | 35 comments
So, faithful readers, it’s time to make an announcement. I’ll be releasing my first book soon (ish) – via Smashwords and through CreateSpace. That means that you’ll have it available through iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Sony, Kobo, Borders and the Diesel eBook Store. You’ll also be able to purchase it in paperback form through Amazon [...]
Posted on 15th Jan 11 by Walter | 3 comments
So, plans have changed (as they are wont to do), and I’ve changed tacks in my writing. I’m shelving The Hungry Gods for the moment, and dusting off Behind the Red Door. It will be part of what I have planned for this year. If all goes well, you dear readers will have the full [...]
Posted on 4th Jan 11 by Walter | 0 comments
This is an excerpt from 10,000 Words (10KW) 10KW “Atticus Cain?” the voice came from a tall figure with sparse hair on top of his egg-shaped head, and a snow dusted overcoat. Cain looked up from his whiskey, and studied the figure through the haze of smoke that filled the bar. Only two types of [...]