What’s next?
Looking for a publisher
Finished stories that are ready for either a publisher or a literary agent
“Domestication of a Vampire”
– A Quirky Corners Novel
A vampire who doesn’t know he’s a predator and handler who just wants to eat pudding and be famous.
Wayward magic, betrayal, self-obsession, delusions of grandeur – but most of a town with chaos and bizarre inhabitants all with their very own agenda.
Genre: Contemporary fantasy/horror
Wordcount: 98K
Looking at her she wasn’t physically attractive. But despite his sublime vision, Cecil found her beautiful because she was a woman who had once taken the time to talk to a young, naïve vampire and teach him a few things.
Domestication of a Vampire has so far been submitted to three publishing houses. All three have offered a contributory contract (which I'm not accepting). Excerpts from their feedback:
EB: “What stood out for me the most about the book was the extensive and imaginative world-making. I was very impressed by how clearly defined and diverse the environment, culture, and history were constructed. The more psychological elements of resilience, independence, love in all its complex iterations, self-discovery, paired with the vampire themes made the reading entertaining and thought-provoking. The main character Cecil was characterized in such a way that the reader is able to identify his motives, backstory, and feelings. I did not find any filler pieces or narratives, and I did not feel dragged along. All in all, an original, poignant story ...”
OP: “... Well-written with a consistent and absorbing narrative, we believe that your work deserves a chance to reach the wider market.”
“I Just Haven’t Met You Yet”
100 dates, 1 inconvenient crush, and 17 personalities in one tiny, clumsy woman.
Genre: Romance/humour
Wordcount: 65K
I’ll be the first (clumsy) ninja in history wearing a floral print.
“Attracting Trouble”
When you’re in desperate need for a date, you wouldn’t expect your best friend to set you up with his younger sister, would you? But he does – maybe mostly for his own entertainment. Ladies’ man meets man-eater.
Genre: Romance
Wordcount: 60K
“She agreed?”
“She did. I even told her not to expect sex.”
“Really? What did she say?”
“She probably pulled a muscle laughing."
Work in progress
The plot is there, the characters are evolving, and the story is coming to life.
“Leaving Las Vegas with a Unicorn”: Las Vegas is the last place on Earth you should get drunk.
“Dreams of Jessica” (Title undecided) – A Quirky Corners Novel: First ever crime story. A small-town local detective, cold cases, and a double homicide. Local madness and bizarre characters.
“The Four Monsters of Abigail”: Four horror novellas about Monsters
“The Angel and the Shiner”, The Dream Maker Chronicles 2 (Sequel to “The Dream Maker and the Candy Cane”): An angel loses her wings and ends up in the Land of Christmas. What will she do and what will she risk to get them back?
“Lady and the Tramp and Me 3” (Untitled): When a social media challenge gets out of hand and you want to have your wife arrested.
"The Average Guy": Humour/Romance. About a hairy plant called Kenneth, a bat, and getting stuck in an elevator with a stranger.
“Two Tickets to Wonderland” (Wonderland Duet): Humour/Romance. Two towns, two troublemakers, and two women called Alice.
“The White Fire – Bound”: Fantasy. The Masters decide who can be bound by fire and have children. The payment is a quest – one that might cost you your life.
“Rebellious Love” (Title undecided): Romance. When everyday life is disrupted and changed for the better by the most unlikely person.
Drafts
The overall ideas are there, but so far it’s only random notes.
The Dream Maker Chronicles 3
The Dream Maker Chronicles 4
The Governments Project: – A Quirky Corners Novel: An equality experiment ... only nobody really wants to be equal. Average is so last century.
Vampire 2 (Untitled): Sequel to “Domestication of a Vampire”
“Things You Don’t Want to Tell Your Brother”: “Dear brother, help me hire an escort”
“The Cobweb Club at Memory Lane”: The challenges of being middle-aged. A group of women come together and find out that you're still alive at this age despite society tries to convince them that their final hour has come.
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