When I started out on the Anthology Project (back in early 2007) I did so with enthusiasm and excitement. For several years, I had been trying to help writers become published and finally, I believed, I had found the way to do just that.
Whilst receiving and reading submissions for the project, I was also [...]

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It doesn’t take a genius to know what I’ve been up to in recent weeks. Anyone who knows me even slightly well will grumble when they see this post – “No! Not more on the anthology!”
Marketing a book is no easy task. That’s something I have discovered first hand. [...]

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It took me a while to make and even longer to upload to YouTube, but I’m pleased with the results. Enjoy!

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As you know, my short story “Where Strength Lies” has been published in the anthology “Speculative Realms: Where there’s a will, there’s a way”.
My story is a romantic fantasy story and the other stories all fall into the speculative fiction genre, which include fantasy, science fiction and horror. There are 13 stories in [...]

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I’m a writer, but now I’m trying my hand at marketing. I’ve borrowed a number of books from the library, which are giving me ideas to try. All of them talk about the importance of writing and distributing a press release upon publication.
There is a specific format to follow. Here are links [...]

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There has been a good reason for my absence from the internet. I’ve been working diligently on the Speculative Realms anthology and I’m proud to announce that it is now published.
Speculative Realms: Where there’s a will, there’s a way

A collection of fantasy, science fiction and horror storiesEdited by Sasha Beattie
Purchase now from Speculative [...]

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Before I go any further, I must mention the anthology I founded in early 2007. Unlike the other anthologies I’ve organised, this one did not die a natural death. In fact, I’m presently waiting for the first proof copy of the published book to arrive on my doorstep.
I learned from the other anthologies [...]

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