”You can’t try to do things; you simply must do them.”
— Ray Bradbury
“Unity” Accepted by Literally Stories
My flash piece “Unity,” about a past life, has been accepted by Literally Stories. It’s slated to appear online in early September 2022.
“Track to Nowhere” Accepted by DuckHead Journal
“DuckHead Journal” has accepted my black and white photo entitled, “Track to Nowhere” for publication in its June Summer issue.
Visual Art Accepted by Figwort Literary Journal
Figwort Literary Journal has accepted two of my black and white photographs, “Attentive Canine” and “National Soda Cracker” to feature in their upcoming inaugural issue.
It’s worthy to note that my good friend and a fellow author, Zvi Sesling, will have one of his flash stories featured in that issue.
“Sky Defender” Accepted for Publication by Fifty Give or Take
Fifty Give or Take has accepted my micro story “Sky Defender” for publication in one of its upcoming issues.
“Strange Wars” Anthology Available On Amazon
[The anthology Strange Wars includes my short story, “Star Dust.” Please consider downloading the Kindle version available now using one of the links, below. The Kindle downloads are free from now until May 4. -Phil]
David Shultz <tdotspec@gmail.com> writes:
Strange Wars has launched! Paperback copies are en route to all project backers. Cry havoc and let slip the blogs of war!
The eBook is currently a free Kindle download, from Saturday April 30 through May 4!
The link for Canada is here: https://www.amazon.ca/Strange-Wars-Speculative-Coalitions-Conflict-ebook/dp/B09Y2M46B9/
The link for USA is here: https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Wars-Speculative-Coalitions-Conflict-ebook/dp/B09Y2M46B9/
Please share this link with any family, friends, and social media–the more downloads the better. Amazon’s ranking system is based on number of downloads, not paid sales, and it’s our hope to hit #1 through this promotion.
Also, if you have the time, please leave a review or encourage someone to do so. Reviews are super important for Amazon (after a three month grace period, if a title doesn’t receive enough reviews, it is buried by the algorithm; reviews are also the second most important thing from the consumer’s point of view, next to the cover.) So if you can help us in getting reviews, I’d really appreciate it!
Please let me know if you have any comments, questions, or anything.
Thanks everyone for being part of Strange Wars and for helping to make it such a success!
It’s Not Hoarding
From an old tee-shirt worn by my friend, author Michael C. Keith.
Rob Dinsmoor: “You’ll Never See It Coming”
“Rob Dinsmoor’s You’ll Never See It Coming impresses readers with delightful vignettes of life: dirty tricks played on childhood friends; a treacherous ride with youthful friends to a wedding in a rattling old jalopy; even a whimsical science-fiction tale that evokes images of, “Attack of the Fungus Creature.”
“Dinsmoor’s wordsmithing is superb and his imagination knows no bounds. It’s a great read.” -Phil Temples, A Home for Laika and The Kanawha Anomaly
Full Stops Can Annoy Gen Zers
“Namesake” Accepted by The Short Humour Site
The Short Humour Site has accepted my micro piece entitled “Namesake.”
Visual Art Accepted by Front Porch Review
Glen Phillips at Front Porch Review has informed me that two of my black and white photographs–”Loud Building” and “Mannequin at Sewing Machine”–have been accepted for publication in their July issue.
“Sibling Love” Accepted By CafeLit
CafeLit–part of the Creative Cafe project–has accepted my flash story “Sibling Love” for publication. It should appear online around April 20, 2022.
“The Power to Heel” Accepted by 10×10
My flash piece The Power to Heel (sic), has been accepted by Zvi Sesling’s fledging flash magazine “10×10.” Zvi intends to produce it annually.
Little Free Library Urban Art
From the archives, April 2, 2016–urban art, a lifelike, 3-D rendition of a Little Free Library, Central Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Mixed Photos Accepted on Bombfire Literary
Bombfire Literary Magazine just accepted five of my mixed color/black & white mobile photos for inclusion on its site on April 9, 2022:
- “Fans”
- “Flying Drafts”
- “Hands-On”
- “Marine Flora”
- “Seen Better Days”
“Murder On The Eighty-Six” Accepted by Mystery Tribute Magazine
Mystery Tribute has accepted my short story “Murder On The Eighty-Six” for publication in its online magazine.
“Borborygmus” Accepted by Altered Reality Magazine
The speculative fiction and poetry magazine Altered Reality has accepted my micro story “Borborygmus” for publication.
“Peek-a-Boo” Accepted in “3rd Wednesday”
3rd Wednesday, an independent quarterly journal of literary and visual arts, has accepted my black and white photograph “Peek-a-Boo” for publication.
Deadly Nightshade Short Story Competition
My entry this year is entitled “Squeeze Play” about a bizarre murder on the Boston MBTA.
“Dull Witted” Accepted by The Short Humour Site
My micro story, “Dull Witted” was accepted for publication this week by The Short Humour Site.
“Balls In Trees” Accepted by Poesy Magazine
My first and only submission of an artistic photograph entitled “Balls In Trees” was accepted by Poesy Magazine. I’m told the issue is going to press this week. I’ll receive a hard copy early April.
“The Cloud” Accepted by Fifty Give or Take
My flash story “The Cloud” has been accepted by Fifty Give or Take.
“O Holy Night” Reprinted in the Amateur Radio Publication, “Zero Beat”
The Hampden County Radio Association has reprinted my radio-themed story, “O Holy Night” in its club newsletter, “Zero Beat” March 2022 issue. The flash piece was first published in January, 2022 in “Five on the Fifth.”
“Better Living Through Chemistry” Accepted by Wilderness House Literary Review
My flash fiction story “Better Living Through Chemistry” has been accepted by Wilderness House Literary Review for their upcoming issue.
“Misunderstanding”
“Luck: Stories” by Ed Meeks
Zvi Sesling writes on the Bagel Bards mailing list:
Ed Meeks’ short story book “Luck: Stories” was the first book of stories (not flash or micro) I’d read in a long time. Since then I’ve read a number of short story books and then re-read Ed’s which is thoroughly enjoyable and as good as anyone’s. I recommend it highly. I have also enjoyed immensely Rob Dinsmoor’s and Gregory Wolos’ short fiction. Add to that Michael C. Keith‘s numerous flash/micro books and memoir and finally Phil Temples’ novels and his flash book and you have a collection of writing to keep you entertained in the house, on the beach, in the backyard or on an airplane or cruise. And they’re all Bards! Finally, Renuka Raghavan’s new book is out soon from Cervena Barva. Enjoy them all !
Zvi
“Cream Puff” Accepted by The Short Humour Site
My flash story, “Cream Puff” was accepted for publication this week by The Short Humour Site.
“The Fault, Dear Brutus” Featured in Bagels With the Bards, Vol. 15
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The new Bagel Bards anthology, Bagels With the Bards, Vol. 15 features poems and short stories by many prominent writers in the greater Boston area. One not-so-prominent writer who’s featured is moi. Weighing in at 89 words, my short story “The Fault, Dear Brutus” was accepted for inclusion. The anthology will be distributed by Ibbetson Street Press, ISCS Press, and Wilderness House Literary Review, ISBN # 978-1-365-42330-7.
“Waterloo” Accepted by Lowestoft Chronicle
My short story “Waterloo” was accepted for publication today by Lowestoft Chronicle and will appear in the March 2022 issue.
“Lemur Trouble” Accepted by The Short Humour Site
My flash story, “Lemur Trouble,” was accepted for publication this week by The Short Humour Site.
“Alicia” Accepted by 365 Tomorrows
My flash story, “Alicia,” was accepted for publication this week by 365 Tomorrows.
“The Lesser of Two Evils” Accepted by CC&D
My short story, “The Lesser of Two Evils” has been accepted by CC&D Magazine for inclusion in its July 2022.
Recent Story Acceptances
Two of my short stories were accepted for publication this past week. My nano-fictional piece, “Die-Off” was accepted by 50-Word Stories. Also, my sci-fi flash piece, “O Holy Night” was accepted for publication by Five On the Fifth.
“Gray” Accepted in Scribes*MICRO*Fiction
My flash fiction story, “Gray” was accepted for publication in Scribes*MICRO*Fiction and will appear in Issue #13 on January 15, 2022.
Three Recent Flash Pieces Accepted for Publication
I’ve had three flash fiction pieces accepted by online publications this past week:
- The Dunstable Horror (in 101 Words)
- This is London Calling (in 365 Tomorrows)
- Ocam’s Razor (in Altered Reality)
Zvi Sesling Reviews “A Home for Laika” on The Boston Area Small Press and Poetry Scene
Former Brookline Poet Laureate and fellow Bagel Bards member Zvi Sesling reviews my short story anthology, A Home for Laika and Other Tails on the Boston Area Small Press and Poetry Scene at: http://dougholder.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-home-for-laika-and-other-tails-by.html.
Transmogrify Publishing Date
Gloria Mindock at Červená Barva Press informs me that she will get back to me at the beginning of the new year with a publication date for Transmogrify.
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Useful Skills for Writers
Bagel Bards Gathering, September 25, 2021
September 25: Today’s Bagel Bards gathering, Panera Bread, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Kanawha Anomaly Now Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble
It’s official! My latest sci-fi mystery thriller, The Kanawha Anomaly is available in paperback or Kindle via Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
It Starts Like This
Let the Final Edits Begin
I’ve received the first edits from my publisher, Gene Robinson, at Moonshine Cove Publishing, in preparation for the publication for my new sci-fi thriller, The Kanawha Anomaly. Gene runs a tight ship; he’s scheduled to have the book out around August 20, 2021 so I can’t dilly-dally around with my revisions!
I have no suggestions for what the front cover should look like. I’m leaving this one up to Gene and his graphics design person. Surprise me!
It’s Official…
I guess it’s official when you see your book posted up on Amazon: A Home for Laika and Other Tails is now available in print and Kindle!
Life is Like a Box…
The Proof Is In the Book
I’m holding the book proof for my new short story anthology, “A Home For Laika and Other Tails” (sic) from Big Table Publishing, coming soon to Amazon and other online stores.
A Mystery Without Any Clues
“A Blurb for Laika”
Robin Stratton from Big Table Publishing solicited this fabulous blurb for my upcoming chapbook, A Home for Laika and Other Tails“:
“The thirteen charming and funny stories in Phillip Temples’ collection show us that we humans have much in common with our best friend, the dog. We find stories of canine treachery, jealousy and prejudice as well as cunning and bravery. This timeless collection follows the history of man/dog relations from the days of cave-dwellers to space travel and teaches us important lessons about our pets and ourselves. I highly recommend this book for anyone from 6 to 100 years old (and for dogs of all ages).” –John Cuetara, Mixed Messages & Away with Words
Better Living Through Chemistry
“Well, Written”
Punctuation can make the difference between a sentence that is well written and a sentence that is, well, written. Thanks, –Christopher Reilley