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Several years ago, I wrote a story - a post-apocalyptic horror story with literary stylings, called "End of Day." It appeared in Aeon #4. About the same time, I wrote a story - SFnal suspense - called "Dragons." It was also published, in ChiZine.

And somewhere about then I realized that they were the beginning and end of a larger story, including "In the Aftermath of Something Happening" and "Strange Playmates." Some of the pieces were more horror-tinged, some were more straight-up SF, but all had the same dark undertones of a history that could all too easily be ours. And then I wrote some more, and I thought to myself: self, it would be really cool to bring them all together, connected, the way they should be read.

Thankfully, best agent evah Jenn Jackson found an editor who agreed, and I'm pleased to say that DRAGON VIRUS now has a home with Fairwood Press, publication date TBA.

Considering I'm known for romantic fantasy, this collection may surprise some people. But it's as close and dear to my heart as anything I've ever written. I'm looking forward to sharing it with you.


*lifts a glass to toast the new baby, then goes back to work*




[and many thanks also to Deb Layne at Wheatland Press, who was first interested in this project, before Wheatland went on hiatus. Her interest and encouragement meant a great deal to me.]

Date: 2010-08-12 10:02 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] rosefox
Oh, that's super exciting! Congratulations! I can't wait to read it.

Date: 2010-08-12 10:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-fashioni.livejournal.com
You rock on wit' your bad self!

Date: 2010-08-12 10:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] windrose.livejournal.com
Oh, congrats! I love the Dragon Virus stories!

Date: 2010-08-13 04:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] windrose.livejournal.com
Not for long, once the collection comes out!

Date: 2010-08-12 10:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] girasole.livejournal.com
What a nifty thing. Brava.

Date: 2010-08-13 12:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kradical.livejournal.com
AWESOME!!!!!!

Date: 2010-08-13 12:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] marinarusalka.livejournal.com
Congratulations! That sounds extremely cool.

Date: 2010-08-13 01:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] neadods.livejournal.com
Cool! Congratulations!

Date: 2010-08-13 03:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cybermonklives.livejournal.com
Congratulations!!

Date: 2010-08-13 03:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jmward14.livejournal.com
Congratulations! That's wonderful. Can't wait to read the collection. Cheers and smiles,

Date: 2010-08-13 04:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] scarlettina.livejournal.com
Congratulations! Couldn't happen to a nicer writer...or a nicer press! :-) Yay!

Date: 2010-08-13 05:06 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fakefrenchie.livejournal.com
Congratulations … I think. LOL

Date: 2010-08-15 06:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fakefrenchie.livejournal.com
I resemble that remark!

Date: 2010-08-13 06:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] azang.livejournal.com
Congratulations!

Date: 2010-08-13 08:36 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mevennen.livejournal.com
Congratulations! That's very cool.

Date: 2010-08-13 11:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rovanda.livejournal.com
Oooh! Looking forward to it :-)

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