Welcome to Biting-Edge, a blog shared by authors and vampire experts, Mario Acevedo and Jeanne Stein. We’ll cover urban fantasy, vampires, pop culture, and all things Joss Whedon. Unlike other fantasy blogs, we don’t insist on body cavity searches (unless you ask politely). Snarkiness is most welcome...though we won't promise not to bite back!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
More Excuses...
I spent the last week in revisions for Anna 9 (Blood Bonds); writing a short story (One Good Deed) for Fiction River Anthology Magazine; and working on the second in my Fallen Siren series (no working title yet). It's been a long (but productive) week.
The upshot is I didn't have time to gather any pearls for this week's blog. I did see this, though, from the Examiner:
John Lennon letter from 1971 inspires new film starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Renner
Hollywood's a-buzzin' with news about a new film called "Imagine" which is set to star Al Pacino, Julianne Moore and Jeremy Renner. The movie, scheduled to start filming this Spring, was inspired by the true story of an aspiring folk musician who received a letter from John Lennon 34 years after it was written.
The letter never reached the musician at the time because it was intercepted and wound up in the hands of a collector. It was thirty-four years before the intended recipient saw it.
Al Pacino plays the musician.
I realized when I released the blog early on Thursday that I didn't mention why I would be interested in this -- I have just about everything written by and about the Beatles. I wasn't aware of the book mentioned in the article, though, The John Lennon Letters. I am now.
Amazon
New Eligibility Rules. Put your work up against the rest! The Sandy now welcomes published authors. The entry MUST be original and uncontracted at the time of the contest deadline.
No self-published works will be accepted.
Also, this year we are capping the entries at 250, so enter early!
We are doing away with snail mail entry forms this year. To enter, everyone must fill out the electronic entry form. We will still take checks mailed to the CBWriter PO Box for those who do not wish to pay via Pay Pal.
We are increasing the prize money. 1st=$60, 2nd=$35, 3rd=$15 In the interest of uniformity, we’re using only Times New Roman font this year.
The upshot is I didn't have time to gather any pearls for this week's blog. I did see this, though, from the Examiner:
John Lennon letter from 1971 inspires new film starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Renner
Hollywood's a-buzzin' with news about a new film called "Imagine" which is set to star Al Pacino, Julianne Moore and Jeremy Renner. The movie, scheduled to start filming this Spring, was inspired by the true story of an aspiring folk musician who received a letter from John Lennon 34 years after it was written.
The letter never reached the musician at the time because it was intercepted and wound up in the hands of a collector. It was thirty-four years before the intended recipient saw it.
Al Pacino plays the musician.
I realized when I released the blog early on Thursday that I didn't mention why I would be interested in this -- I have just about everything written by and about the Beatles. I wasn't aware of the book mentioned in the article, though, The John Lennon Letters. I am now.
Amazon
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A writing contest some of you may be interested in:
Crested Butte Writers' annual Sandy Writing Contest
New Eligibility Rules. Put your work up against the rest! The Sandy now welcomes published authors. The entry MUST be original and uncontracted at the time of the contest deadline.
No self-published works will be accepted.
Also, this year we are capping the entries at 250, so enter early!
We are doing away with snail mail entry forms this year. To enter, everyone must fill out the electronic entry form. We will still take checks mailed to the CBWriter PO Box for those who do not wish to pay via Pay Pal.
We are increasing the prize money. 1st=$60, 2nd=$35, 3rd=$15 In the interest of uniformity, we’re using only Times New Roman font this year.
Not much prize money but final judging will be done by editors and agents. Rules and entry forms here
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While we're on the subject of writing, check out Cindi Myers Market News for info on which imprints are buying what. Check it out here
And did I say I was finished with revisions for Anna 9-- wishful thinking!
See you next week--
Labels: Cindi Myers, Crested Butte Writers Conference, John Lennon, the Sandy Writing Contest
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010
If you haven't caught....
Mario's interview with Juliet Blackwell, I suggest you get to it. There is still time to get in on the contest give-away. BTW, when Mario talks about being under a spell, I think he means it. But you didn't hear that from me...
This will be short. Next week I'm off to Crested Butte to participate in their Writers Conference. Since I've never been there, I'm really looking forward to it.
Movies: Dracula Rises Again in Fangland
From Shelf Awareness: John Carpenter will direct Fangland, an updated version of Bram Stoker's Dracula "based on the 2007 novel by former 60 Minutes producer John Marks. It's centered on a New York-based producer who travels to Romania for an interview with a notorious European arms dealer, who turns out to be a modern-day Dracula," Variety reported. Mark Wheaton (Friday the 13th) wrote the screenplay.
In case you've been living in a cave and missed this, Stephanie Meyer's novella The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is being offered as a free read here until July 5. For the curious who don't want to shell out $ to buy the thing.
And here's MTV's preview of HP and the Deathly Hallows—boy have these kids grown up!!
Okay, that's about it. Told you this would be short. Have you planned your summer vacation yet? Tell me about it.
PS This just in-- pictures from the premiere of True Blood Season Three. Charlaine looks gorgeous!!!
This will be short. Next week I'm off to Crested Butte to participate in their Writers Conference. Since I've never been there, I'm really looking forward to it.
Movies: Dracula Rises Again in FanglandFrom Shelf Awareness: John Carpenter will direct Fangland, an updated version of Bram Stoker's Dracula "based on the 2007 novel by former 60 Minutes producer John Marks. It's centered on a New York-based producer who travels to Romania for an interview with a notorious European arms dealer, who turns out to be a modern-day Dracula," Variety reported. Mark Wheaton (Friday the 13th) wrote the screenplay.
In case you've been living in a cave and missed this, Stephanie Meyer's novella The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is being offered as a free read here until July 5. For the curious who don't want to shell out $ to buy the thing.
But for a book you really should shell out your money for, Stacia Kane's
Unholy Ghost is available now . This link will take you to a page where you can download the first five chapters for free. Try it. You'll like it.
Unholy Ghost is available now . This link will take you to a page where you can download the first five chapters for free. Try it. You'll like it.
And here's MTV's preview of HP and the Deathly Hallows—boy have these kids grown up!!
Okay, that's about it. Told you this would be short. Have you planned your summer vacation yet? Tell me about it.
PS This just in-- pictures from the premiere of True Blood Season Three. Charlaine looks gorgeous!!!
Labels: Crested Butte Writers Conference, Fangland, HP and the Deathly Hallows, Stacia Kane, Unholy Ghost
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