Author Archives: shipleyscifi

Gods and Emperors and Bears . . . oh my!

I’ve heard back that Third Flatiron Publications wants to buy my story “Gods and Emperors” for its LOST WORLDS e-anthology! These are same folks who bought “Fate’s Finger” for their PLAYING WITH FIRE anthology earlier this year (Kindle edition available … Continue reading

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Charnel House of Delight

I received word that another short story has sold to, this one with the unlikely title of “Charnelhouse.” It will be part of the science fiction anthology Far Orbits scheduled to be released as a trade paperback and ebook in … Continue reading

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When Playing With Fire is Good . . .

Another science fiction anthology is which I figure has been released — Playing with Fire from Third Flatiron Anthologies.  This collection features — in the words of its Amazon blurb — “cautionary tales of fires and backfires from botched inventions, … Continue reading

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4th Time’s the Charm

I heard back from the Sword & Sorceress people and they are buying a story of mine for Volume 28 of the annual anthology.  This makes four years running that I’ve sold to Sword & Sorceress., which is one of … Continue reading

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We’re Number 23,347!

I noticed on my Amazon author stats this week that I reached Best-selling Author #23,347 last Friday.  While that doesn’t look impressive, remember that all my contributing sales are from anthologies that typically don’t sell as well as novels.  And … Continue reading

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Double Delight

This week I had two uplifting moments in the perennial writing struggle.  I heard “congratulations” from Third Flatiron Publishing that wants to include my story “Fate’s Finger” in their Playing With Fire themed anthology.  This is my first sale of the … Continue reading

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Hell of a Story

The anthology After Death, edited by Eric Guignard, appeared in print a few days ago.  My contribution to the book is entitled “Like a Bat Out of Hell” and takes place entirely in Dante’s Hell.  Despite the setting, the story … Continue reading

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Triple Shortlisted

As of a few days ago, I have been triple shortlisted.  That’s a good thing.  It means I have three pieces of writing in the final stage of the selection process at various publications.   This third shortlisting came from … Continue reading

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Valentine Story Sells

I heard back from Whortleberry Press last week, and they want my story “Water Witch” for their 2013 Valentine anthology.  Yes, I know the title sounds more Halloween than Valentine’s Day, but it really does fit the theme.  This is … Continue reading

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Sword & Sorceress XXVII

Sword & Sorceress XXVII, an annual anthology based on writer Marion Zimmer Bradley’s concept of fantasy with a female protagonist, is now released and available.  My story “Grave Gold” on page 36 is the third story in the book.  My … Continue reading

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