Observation

Imagine my excitement when I saw this week's People Magazine. The cover proclaims:

SEXY MEN IN LOVE!

Now imagine my disappointment when it turned out to be about sexy men in love with women.

Publishing Woes

I just got word that Sybaritic Press has canceled Slash & Burn. Evidently, anthologies are not marketable right now.

So much for turning Slash into salable fiction. I have been working on a couple of original stories, though, and I am hopeful they will eventually see publication. Meanwhile, there's always self-publishing for some of my converted fan-fiction. Keep an eye out right here for announcements about availability.

It's June!

The 2007 Arkansas Writers Conference is history. I had a great time, didn't win any contests, sold a couple copies of "Handfast," and won a door prize. More than that, saw old friends and met new ones. Copies of the chapbook (pamphlet format) can be ordered from me and paid for via PayPal [to emma@ emmakeigh.com]. It's $5 (US), shipping included. Just e-mail me with your mailing address and I'll send it out as soon as PayPal tells me you've paid.

I have to congratulate Jennifer DiCamillo (aka Carys Weldon) on placing in several of the contests. It was great to meet her husband, Tony, too.

Spent the remainder of Saturday night with the Little Rock Science Fiction group (LRSFS) celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Wars with a viewing of the original version of the movie. We also watched a great short, Revenge of the Brick, all done with animated Lego parts.

The Spring issue of Shadow Sacrament is live, and my story, "Ephanie's Story" (I know, I'm terrible at titles), is featured. I've also had news from Sybaritic Press that Slash & Burn will be coming out sometime this summer (crossing fingers and toes).

Be sure to keep up with Valerie Mingus Beck's blog on her fight against breast cancer. If you haven't been reading it, start at the beginning and read the entire story. It's one of the most inspiring stories I've ever been priviledged to read.

Change of Plans

Many of you know I've been planning a trip to Las Vegas this June to meet with friends from (originally) Highlander fandom — the 10th anniversary of Clan Denial (we didn't see it, it didn't happen). I've have to cancel my plans, since the events of this spring ate up what I'd budgeted for the trip.

I'll still be attending the Arkansas Writers Conference on 1-2 June (in fact, I just sent in my registration). I'll have a chapbook version of "Handfast" available for sale, though I had hoped to have copies of Slash & Burn, too. (Sybaritic Press has delayed publication until this fall.)

Publishing Delay

Sorry to say, there's going to be a delay in the publication of Slash & Burn by Sybaritic Press. Lack of cover art is one of the reasons. It's looking like Fall — I'll keep you posted.

I heard from Changeling Press — they're not buying mythology based stories right now. More market research....

This weekend is the Arkansas Scottish Festival at Lyon College in Batesville, AR, so I'll be away and unreachable for a few days. (Ah... men in kilts....)

Things to do instead of writing

I've been playing around with my new website (otherwise known as NOT writing), changing colors and layouts. All feedback will be greatly appreciated!

I've decided which of the AR Writers Conference contests to enter; now I just have to WRITE. I was glad to hear from Jennifer DeCamillo (aka Carys Weldon) that she'll be coming to Little Rock in June.

I'm still waiting for the galleys for Slash & Burn. It'll be my first chance to read the other stories in the book. It should come soon, as Deborah (the editor) wants to be able to release it in April, which is next month now.