Cadaver Island

My science-fiction/fantasy novel, CADAVER ISLAND (which was previously named "Cardiac Arrest"), is now complete, edited, and polished!  The novel was shortened due to the submission guidelines of the potential publisher.  CADAVER ISLAND has been submitted to the publisher for review and consideration!  While I wait for a response to my submission package, I will work diligently on the second book in the trilogy, which will be called THE MASK OF BEELZEBUB.  More details will be posted soon.

Length Issue And Possible Name Change for "Cardiac Arrest"

Due to length issues and word count restrictions, I'm exploring the possibility of rolling over the final chapters of my sci-fi/fantasy novel, "Cardiac Arrest", into its sequel, "The Mask of Beelzebub".  As a result of these pending changes, the name of the novel could change.  One of the main locations in the novel is a place called "Cadaver Island", which could become the new title of the first book.

Dark Fantasy Novel in Early Stages

Editing continues on my science-fiction/fantasy novel, "Cardiac Arrest".  At the same time, I've focused my attention on another project, which will be a dark fantasy novel.  Right now, the working title of the novel is "Morbid Curiosity".  When it's complete, it will contain a prologue, twenty chapters, and an epilogue.  The outline, synopsis, and character sketches are complete.

Stargazers

Pro Se Press has published my tale of science fiction and horror, STARGAZERS, in the November issue of Pro Se Presents #4.  The magazine features tales by Nancy Hansen, Andrew Salmon, and CW Russette.  The direct link to the magazine is here:  https://www.createspace.com/3736562.  The magazine will eventually be available on Barnes and Noble.com also.

"Cardiac Arrest" Update

My science-fiction/fantasy novel, "Cardiac Arrest", is 90 percent complete.  I'm editing the rough draft of the novel to smooth out the dialogue, correct mistakes, and make the chapters flow better.  The second book in the trilogy, "The Mask of Beelzebub", is underway.  I've changed the name of the third and final book, which was originally titled "Sarcophagus".  Due to various plot twists, it will be called "The Plague of Corruption" instead.

Cross-Over Element in "Cardiac Arrest"

The final chapters of my fantasy/sci-fi novel, "Cardiac Arrest", will feature a crossover element from my short story, "Citadel of the New Moon", which was published in Fantasy and Fear 3 from Pro Se Press in January 2011.  An important component of "Citadel" will affect the outcome of the novel's climax.  The crossover element will create a bridge to the second novel in the trilogy, which will be called "The Mask of Beelzebub".

Writer's Block

I've succumbed to every writer's worst fear:  the inability to put words on the page (or computer screen).  As I cope with my condition, I'm forced to push back my projects.  Hopefully this affliction will go away soon and I can pick up where I left off and get my projects finished.