I’ve preached the networking mantra for quite some time now talking about how important it is for writers (well, anyone actually) to go forth and meet other people through whatever means possible. In the past few months I have seen just how fantastic good networking can be. Let me give you a brief rundown of some networking successes I’ve had lately: Twitter – I have met a huge number of very cool people on Twitter. Those contacts have resulted in friendships, interview guests for Get Published, collaboration projects, publishing opportunities. World Fantasy Convention – I met lots of great new people that meant more interview guests, publishing opportunities and yes, more and better friendships with previously virtual friends. Facebook – […]
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2012 is Underway
2012 has started in a very busy way. I’m working on getting GalaxyBillies ready for submission and Jeffrey Hite and my anthology is now accepting submissions. That is just the beginning of many new projects and existing projects. The first, and perhaps most important, is my book “Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero”. The first major round of edits are finished and the cover has been done. Now to finish the editing and get it out in print. I cannot tell you have excited I am at the prospect of seeing it finished. There are also some podcast projects being considered that need development. I have several writing project underway including the collaboration project between JRMurdock and myself. That is one that […]
Read moreRamping Up for a New Year
2011 was pretty busy and I got a lot done. I left a lot of things needing finishing touches though too. Since 2012 is looking to be even busier, I need to take these last few days of 2011 to finish them off and plan for the coming year. So what does the new year hold? Well: My first book will be out in print: “Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero”. I should also have at least one self-published book out too; I will also be working with Jeff Hite on the Mad Scientist Anthology (which begins to accept submissions January 1, 2012, by-the-way); I will continue to produce “Get Published” podcast; I will be trying to find a home for “GalaxyBillies; […]
Read moreTHE SUGARPLUM FAVOR (A Christmas Story) by Tad Williams
Tad Williams’ new short story collection, A Stark And Wormy Knight, is available now, worldwide, as an ebook, $4.99 (or equivalent) for one month http://www.amazon.com/Stark-Wormy-Knight-ebook/dp/B006P2QX3U The following story is unique to this blog and a few others. Happy Holidays. THE SUGARPLUM FAVOR (A Christmas Story) Tad Williams Danny Mendoza counted his change three times in while the teacher talked about what they were all supposed to bring for the class winter holiday party tomorrow. It was really a Christmas party, at least in Danny’s class, because that’s what all the kids’ families’ celebrated. Danny had his party contribution covered. He had volunteered to bring napkins and paper plates and cups because his family had some left over from his little […]
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