17 GRIMM TALES for your e-reader

John Kenyon, who is the brains behind the way cool print mag and online site,"GRIFT", has announced that Untreed Reads has e-published GRIMM TALES. 17 crime themed stories inspired by classic fairytales.

GRIMM TALES is  available at Untreed Reads site HERE, as well as Amazon, B&N, and the Apple iBookstore.

Ken Bruen, who wrote the forward for GRIMM TALES says:

"The stories all display not only marvellous invention, turning the whole concept of fairytales on its mysterious head, but breathing new life into a genre that has become, if not familiar, certainly stale".

Along with the other 16 excellent writers who have stories in this collection, I am happy to say that my story "Divided We Stand" is also included. 

So, if you do decide to check it out, and maybe even buy it, I hope you enjoy it and sincerely thank you for giving it a read.

Some Good Info From Steve Brewer

Over at Steve Brewer's blog, he provides some nice tips on Noir /Hardboiled novels, collections, and films, as he prepares to start his teaching gig in New Mexico. Def worth a read HERE

The Whole Bleedin' Lot @ Flash Fiction Offensive

When Dave Barber invited me to have go at coming up with a story for the monthly Guest Writer feature over at the Flash Fiction Offensive, of course I accepted. As part of the Guest Writer spot, you get an additional word count (2000, instead of 1000 words), a picture accompanying  the story, and an extended bio. Big time thanks to Dave B  for the opportunity and the Nice intro he did.  If you would like to give the story a read,  check it out HERE

Spent some of the weekend reading all the of the tremendous 38 stories in the highly anticipated OFF THE RECORD collection. All proceeds from the e-book sales will go to children's literacy charities in the UK and US. It's available on Amazon US / UK, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords.  Big time kudos to the mastermind and publisher Luca Veste. Check out all the details at his site HERE

LEBANON: A Movie Recommendation

One of the best things about having On Demand through my cable provider, is sometimes you stumble across movies that you would not have found out about. I hit the jackpot Weds night whan I decided to watch a foreign movie called LEBANON. Here's the description that I read and made me give it a try:

"June, 1982 - The First Lebanon War. A lone tank and a paratroopers platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town - a simple mission that turns into a nightmare. The four members of a tank crew find themselves in a violent situation that they cannot contain. Motivated by fear and the basic instinct of survival, they desperately try not to lose themselves in the chaos of war."

Think DAS BOOT, but it takes place in a tank.

This movie was excellent. The story, film technique, and huge amounts of tension and suspence, all added up to a great experience. This does have subtitles, but that has never been a problem for me. After a few minutes, I dont even realize I am reading them.  I give it 5 STARS, and a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.