By I’m psyched! Big Table Publishing has received an ISBN # for the book.
Blurb for a Fellow Author: “Journey to Zembeylia”
I was asked to write a blurb for a fellow Big Table Publishing author, Thomas R. Bransten. It was a delightful book!
“Thomas R. Bransten has conjured up a wickedly delightful ‘Who dunnit?’ murder-mystery set in the fictional African country of Zembeylia. There are a multitude of suspects who also just happen to be professional travel agents visiting on a tour. Oh–and a government coup thrown in for good measure. Weaving a rich tapestry of eccentric characters, exotic locale, and downright slaphappy action, The Journey to Zembeylia is one you’ll not want to put down.”
-Phillip E. Temples, “Machine Feelings and Other Stories”
“Gravity Hill”
Received word that The Penmen Review has accepted my short story “Gravity Hill” for publication on March 30, 2016.
Wasting No Time
Finalize Contract
It’s great to have my short story collection published in its entirety; over ten years in the making!
Robin Stratton at Big Table Publishing writes:
HOORAAAY! Just about to finalize a contract with Phil Temples – welcome to the Big Table, Phil !! We are SO glad to have you !!!!
Machine Feelings Accepted by Big Table Publishing
I’m pleased to announce that Big Table Publishing has accepted my short story anthology, “Machine Feelings” for publication later this year. Shown here: one of Big Table’s story collections, “If Things Were Made to Last Forever” by my pal Michael C. Keith.
Possible Artwork
“Galaxy Tree”
Helltown Cover Art
I’m thrilled with the cover art design for my upcoming book, Helltown Chronicles. The sinister cemetery scene with its dark greenish hue creates the perfect feeling of foreboding. Kudos to the artist responsible: Dawné Dominique of DusktilDawn Designs.
It shouldn’t be much longer now until publication.
“A Tough Nut To Crack”
Over the holidays, I’ve been working on a story anthology collection for publication. I’m dubbing it, “A Tough Nut To Crack and Other Short Stories.” It will consist of approximately fifty flash- and short stories that span my entire 15-year+ writing career.
Update: I eventually settled on the name, Machine Feelings and Other Stories