
sffwrtcht: Future Guests 6/06 @samsykesswears 6/13 @pvbrett 6/20/12 @abrahamhanover 6/27/12 @leahpeterson 7/11 @debcoates 7/18 @AlexBledsoe #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 00:58:07 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: Future Guests 6/06 @samsykesswears 6/13 @pvbrett 6/20/12 @abrahamhanover 6/27/12 @leahpeterson 7/11 @debcoates 7/18 @AlexBledsoe #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 00:58:08 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Welcome to Science Fiction Fantasy Writer�s Chat. #sffwrtcht Anyone here?(Thu May 31 01:00:06 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: Welcome to Science Fiction Fantasy Writer�s Chat. #sffwrtcht Anyone here? (Thu May 31 01:00:07 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Our goal is to talk w/ writers, editors, & others abt the craft of writing, specifically related to writing speculative fiction. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:00:17 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Our format is round table discussion. Please restrict ?s to writing craft, business of writing & the specific works of the guest. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:00:24 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Please wait until your question gets answered to ask another & use the hashtag #sffwrtcht for all questions and comments. (Thu May 31 01:00:31 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: We may hold questions at times to allow our guest to answer and catch up. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:00:41 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Tonight�s guest @thenewauthor lives in West Virginia with his wife and son. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:00:55 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: His poetry and short stories have appeared in both books and magazines . #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:01:05 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: His debut novel, a dark fantasy called BORN OF BLOOD, released earlier this year from Muse It Up Publishing. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:01:14 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: In addition to writing he blogs at http://t.co/DyXgVrYN, can be found on Facebook, Twitter & via his website http://t.co/TOL80TAi #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:01:58 +0000 2012)
PrinceJvstin: I’m here a bit before podcast time @BryanThomasS #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:02:10 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: He also helps authors with promotion, including making book trailers like the 1 for my debut WORKER PRINCE http://t.co/XzO0h405 #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:02:27 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Hello everyone and thank you for having me on #sffwrtcht tonight! (Thu May 31 01:02:47 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: RT @sffwrtcht: His debut novel, a dark fantasy called BORN OF BLOOD, released earlier this year from Muse It Up Publishing. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:03:01 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: .@TheNewAuthor So SB, where’d your interest in speculative fiction come from? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:03:21 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: RT @BryanThomasS: Future Guests 6/06 @samsykesswears 6/13 @pvbrett 6/20/12 @abrahamhanover 6/27/12 @leahpeterson 7/11 @debcoates 7/18 @A … (Thu May 31 01:03:21 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: To be honest, DF and Horror scared the crap out of me as a kid. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:03:27 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: When I was a teen movies like Lost Boys, Dracula, and The Howling really sparked my interest. I also love scary camp stories. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:03:32 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: .@TheNewAuthor Any favorites in scifi or epic fantasy as well? #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:04:22 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Who are some of your favorite authors and books? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:05:04 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @TheNewAuthor I loved the Lost Boys. Funny & scary at the same time. Is your writing like that? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:05:26 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS Oh yea, I’m a big Star trek and Star Wars fan #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:05:28 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: When I was a teen movies like Lost Boys, Dracula, and The Howling really sparked my interest. I also love scary camp s … (Thu May 31 01:05:29 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht The Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, The Shannara series…to name a few. #sffwrtcht #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:05:48 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @chippermuse He’s definitely got the scary part down, Michelle. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:05:54 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: When did you develop an interest in writing and how did you pursue that? Classes? Workshops? Learn on your own? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:06:08 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @chippermuse Well, I try for it to be like that. Some laugh…LOL! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:06:18 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @chippermuse Speaking of which, welcome. We haven’t seen you in a while. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:06:19 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Fav Authors would be – Tolkien, Raymond Feist, Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan, George Martin…to name a few. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:06:58 +0000 2012)
PrinceJvstin: What dark fantasy or horror authors would you add to that list, @thenewauthor ? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:07:32 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: About 10 yrs ago I went through a harsh divorce, to help handle that I wrote thoughts and things down. That turned to poetry. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:07:46 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Ahhhhh now I see where the dark comes from
TheNewAuthor: @PrinceJvstin Stephen King, Lovecraft, and Koontz. A new author would be J. Thorn. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:08:28 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Poetry soon morphed to short stories. I also researched and learned about writing which brought about The New Author blog. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:08:49 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Were you involved in Cons or CoSplay/costuming as a kid? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:09:02 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: After learning I began writing novels. Many said I should write my experience but I didn�t, I went to Dark Fantasy. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:09:11 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: So Drake is your ex. Explains a lot.
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: After learning I began writing novels. Many said I should write my experience but I didn�t, I went to Dark Fantasy. #s … (Thu May 31 01:09:53 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: LOL, I did for Halloween. I pretended to be The Lone Ranger. Well, I also wore a blanket and pretended to be Superman too. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:10:00 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: And so from @TheNewAuthor we learn that marriage to vampires is no fairy tale despite Twilight. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:10:14 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @BryanThomasS Yeah, been busy, so haven’t been able to hop on the chat. Even tonite I’ve got a work project & may hop off early. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:10:18 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht OH NO, Drake would not be my ex….although she did inspire one of the other characters. LOL! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:10:47 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @TheNewAuthor I totally understand. Humor is hard, scary can be hard too. Together… that’s asking a lot.
talekyn: @TheNewAuthor As a former camp counselor, I have to ask what your favorite summer camp scary story was & how they influenced you. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:11:01 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: I was kidding about the Drake thing. (I hoped) Anyway, do you usually start with characters or plot? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:11:50 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @talekyn YOU? A camp counselor? Now THAT’s a scary story… #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:12:00 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @talekyn Oh there are a number. I’m not sure I will get the titles right but The Hook was a good one. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:12:09 +0000 2012)
talekyn: Chiming in to #sffwrtcht late. That’s what I get for thinking I had “plenty of time” to get to the hotel 20 minutes from home. (Thu May 31 01:12:10 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @talekyn And there was a ghost story about a ghost that was looking for missing body parts…scared me bad at the end. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:12:45 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @sffwrtcht: And so from @TheNewAuthor we learn that marriage to vampires is no fairy tale despite Twilight. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:13:00 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I wrote shorts and poems for about 3 years. I researched and learned for about 2. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:13:05 +0000 2012)
followthelede: All camp counselors are scary RT @BryanThomasS: @talekyn YOU? A camp counselor? Now THATs a scary story… #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:13:16 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @BryanThomasS Hahaha. 11 years of teaching at an environmental education center & running the summer adventure camp. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:13:21 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: It took about a year to get Born of Blood ready to submit. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:13:21 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Where�d the idea for BORN OF BLOOD come from? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:13:34 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I get story ideas. From those ideas I get a picture of the characters as the plot develops. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:13:35 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @talekyn Ah, good question! I can’t even think about camp stories without getting scared. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:13:56 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht Okay, I think I’m caught up…now where were we! #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:13:57 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: I get story ideas. From those ideas I get a picture of the characters as the plot develops. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:14:02 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @talekyn Ok kids, go to bed. KID: Ok, night Tony. @talkeyn *rage* Don’t…call me ‘Tony’ (kids scream) #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:14:26 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @chippermuse I try to insert both but don’t really know if it works until others read it. I think it’s funny and scary! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:14:46 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Where did the idea for BORN OF BLOOD come from #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:14:57 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I�m a fan of monsters and so I wanted to write a book about those monsters. I started with vampires. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:15:32 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I was developing a vampire story when I saw a show on the History channel. It was about female serial killers. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:15:54 +0000 2012)
PrinceJvstin: I can now see why you started writing dark fantasy @thenewauthor What keeps you writing in that vein? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:15:57 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: One small comment about Countess Bathory fanned the fire and really helped pull The Blood Chronicles together. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:16:18 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @TheNewAuthor We had one called “Crazy Annie” that I embellished a lot over the years. I should write it out one of these days. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:16:23 +0000 2012)
talekyn: You can say that again. “@followthelede All camp counselors are scary” @BryanThomasS #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:17:14 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @PrinceJvstin My muse feels drawn to it. It seems that all the story ideas gravitate to DF. I find it interesting and challenging #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:17:31 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht You only know half the legend, and half the story. What if a vampires immortality wasn’t permanent?#sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:18:49 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Blood Chronicles is the series name? You’ve written a sequel. How many books do you plan to write? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:19:26 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: A vampire in romance with a human is not entirely new. How do you keep it fresh? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:19:32 +0000 2012)
followthelede: What make monsters truly frightening? A lot of the ones I read really aren’t @TheNewAuthor: @PrinceJvstin #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:19:36 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS Yes, The Blood Chronicles is the series name. It will be a trilogy. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:20:15 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @followthelede Are you saying I’m not truly frightening? Sniff sniff…. I need a hug #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:20:24 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @TheNewAuthor Since you’ve written poetry, shorts & novel: does your writing process change at all form one form to the next? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:20:43 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS No one would ever say that about you
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht This is true. There are a few things – the dynamic of the relationship and the meaning behind the romance. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:21:21 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: LOL! RT @BryanThomasS: @followthelede Are you saying Im not truly frightening? Sniff sniff…. I need a hug #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:21:23 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Oh yeah, people who don’t know me have said lots of things. Others who do say other things… #veryspecifichuh #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:21:38 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @talekyn: @TheNewAuthor Since you’ve written poetry, shorts & novel: does your writing process change at all form one form to the … (Thu May 31 01:21:48 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @followthelede Monsters have to have human charateristics that we can connect with as readers. That is where the fear is. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:21:57 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: @followthelede Monsters have to have human charateristics that we can connect with as readers. That is where the fear … (Thu May 31 01:22:13 +0000 2012)
followthelede: Awww. *pat* there, there little monster, some day you’ll be scary. RT @BryanThomasS: Are you saying Im not truly frightening? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:22:35 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @chippermuse I only went to 1 week of boy scout camp as a kid, and the story the older scouts told us scarred me for life. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:22:51 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @talekyn Not really my process but my style and focus does change. Poetry comes by instant inspiration. Shorts by plan. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:23:04 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Anything else besides the meaning behind the romance? Sounded like you have several #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:23:11 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @BryanThomasS I dunno. You scare me on a regular basis. @followthelede #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:23:52 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS Well, a true monster is incapable of true love. So why would a monster be in a relationship? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:24:09 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: RT @talekyn: @BryanThomasS I dunno. You scare me on a regular basis. @followthelede #sffwrtcht / THIS is why we’re such close friends.
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Because monsters get horny too? Because monsters need to relax after their stressful day? I don’t know… #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:24:44 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: What, to your mind, are the core elements of good dark fantasy? #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:24:56 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: What, to your mind, are the core elements of good dark fantasy? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:24:57 +0000 2012)
followthelede: Do u think it’s culture specific? MT @TheNewAuthor: Monsters have to have human charateristics that we can connect w as readers #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:25:05 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Oops. Yeah, answer that twice please. #sffwrtcht Whooo hooo we’re in unison!(Thu May 31 01:25:23 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: Oops. Yeah, answer that twice please. #sffwrtcht Whooo hooo we’re in unison! (Thu May 31 01:25:23 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: @talekyn Not really my process but my style and focus does change. Poetry comes by instant inspiration. Shorts by pla … (Thu May 31 01:25:42 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS I forgot the manipulation aspect too. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:25:54 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: A strong story with believable characters. You also need to remember the words DARK and FANTASY. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:26:06 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Dark Fantasy plays on fear, tension, disturbing and uncomfortable situations, but #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:26:19 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @chippermuse If I wanted to scare people I’d post my Chippendales audition tape on Vimeo… #didithappen #iwonttell #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:26:28 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: There always needs to be a hint of hope, a will to survive. It is a battle of good vs evil set in dark times. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:26:32 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: A strong story with believable characters. You also need to remember the words DARK and FANTASY. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:26:42 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: Dark Fantasy plays on fear, tension, disturbing and uncomfortable situations, but #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:27:01 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: There always needs to be a hint of hope, a will to survive. It is a battle of good vs evil set in dark times. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:27:05 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @BryanThomasS I’m so tempted to send your monster relationship reasons tweet out with no explanation. Hilarious! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:27:05 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @followthelede Yes, different things scare different people but some emotions and needs are universal. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:27:10 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: @followthelede Yes, different things scare different people but some emotions and needs are universal. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:28:08 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: Which vampire mythos did you follow to dictate the rules for your vamps or did you do your own thing? How much research did you? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:28:23 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor About how much impact the grittiness and goriness has had on readers #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:29:03 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Not at all! Many have mentioned those scenes but in a good way. It adds to the story and defines just how evil the vampire is. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:29:34 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @BryanThomasS @chippermuse #ohithappened He reenacted it for me on my last trip to KC. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:29:42 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I did receive an email from a reader that said she loved the book but could only read it during the day. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:29:45 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @TheNewAuthor I like the idea of a monster in relationship. You don’t know if the human or monster side will win out in the end. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:30:01 +0000 2012)
followthelede: So, as a writer of DF, what scares you most? MT @TheNewAuthor: different things scare different people #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:30:32 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @talekyn You PROMISED that would be our secret. I am totally releasing those pictures now. #sureyouneededthemoney #ohithappened #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:30:39 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @chippermuse Or how attached one will get to the other. Or how one will use the other. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:30:47 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS Why do I think of Chris Farley whenever this topic comes up? #sureyouneededthemoney #ohithappened #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:31:22 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: RT @BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Because monsters get horny too? Because monsters need to relax after their stressful day?… #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:31:56 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @talekyn OH @TheNewAuthor’s vampire is VERY evil. #shotglassofbloodanyone #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:32:04 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @followthelede: So, as a writer of DF, what scares you most? MT @TheNewAuthor: different things scare different people #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:32:27 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: See, if you don’t stop by #sffwrtcht, you miss a LOT of stuff about monster relationships. And other SFF stuff. Good authors too! (Thu May 31 01:32:34 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @chippermuse You forgot the #ERFM tag. Equal Rights For Monsters
sffwrtcht: The novel is short. How much of an issue did that present as far as finding a publisher? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:33:03 +0000 2012)
talekyn: RT @chippermuse: See, if you don’t stop by #sffwrtcht, you miss a LOT of stuff about monster relationships. And other SFF stuff. Good au … (Thu May 31 01:33:05 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @followthelede I’m not sure what scares me really. As a writer I would say writer’s block or not finishing a novel. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:33:19 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht Hang on, I will answer the mythos question. Sorry, fell behind. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:33:41 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @chippermuse: RT @BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Because monsters get horny too? Because monsters need to relax after their stressful da … (Thu May 31 01:33:58 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I know many of the rules (not all) but I did read up on the mythos from other cultures. I wanted to hold true to some of the rules#sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:34:29 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @chippermuse: See, if you don’t stop by #sffwrtcht, you miss a LOT of stuff about monster relationships. And other SFF stuff. Good au … (Thu May 31 01:34:32 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @TheNewAuthor Yes! So, your trilogy deals with relationship? Cool. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:34:45 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Introducing some new ones. I did a lot of reading before making notes. Checking dates, verifying a few things, things like that. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:34:46 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I had 3 publishers who wanted Born of Blood. I gave my word to MuseItUp that I would finish the trilogy before they signed me. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:35:58 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @talekyn LOL! @BryanThomasS Did any of this footage make it into Magic Mike, the upcoming stripper movie? #hollywoodhereyoucome #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:36:03 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: From what I can tell many have found it to be an enjoyable length. I try to stay away from too much description. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:36:23 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I also learned it is harder for a new author to get a book signed with a publisher if it is over 100K words. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:36:38 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @chippermuse No but we used it in my next book trailer… “Family Friendly & More” “He goes all the way” #hollywoodhereyoucome #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:36:42 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I will say each new novel is longer than the last though. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:36:49 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @TheNewAuthor Well, now I’m intrigued. Good selling, bro! I’ve got to check it out now. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:36:53 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor How many words is BORN OF BLOOD? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:36:58 +0000 2012)
Wiswell: @TheNewAuthor Have you suffered from much writer’s block? @followthelede #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:37:17 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: I also learned it is harder for a new author to get a book signed with a publisher if it is over 100K words. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:37:21 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: What kinds of responses have you gotten from reviewers? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:37:50 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Reviews have been great! Some phrases used are – Brilliant, great debut novel, surprised me, page turner, loved it. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:38:45 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: My favorite so far is – S.B. Knight has given us one of the most wicked and evil Vampires to grace the pages of a novel. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:38:58 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht Now, just cause I posted that doesn’t mean people can go and say bad things about it….just kidding! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:39:34 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @Wiswell No, I have never suffered from writer’s block and I hope I don’t. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:39:59 +0000 2012)
Wyld_Dandelyon: RT @TheNewAuthor My favorite so far: S.B. Knight has given us 1 of the most wicked & evil Vampires to grace the pages of a novel. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:40:15 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I make notes as the story develops but mostly I just let it flow to the screen. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:40:29 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Yes, let me go balance out those comments…hang on….Meanwhile, what can you tell us about book 2? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:40:39 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: Me too. RT @talekyn: @TheNewAuthor That sells me on it right there. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:40:44 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: @BryanThomasS Hahaha! Oh man, I needed a good laugh tonight. I owe you and @talekyn one. Thanks.
TheNewAuthor: @CarolBCollett @talekyn Thank you! I hope you enjoy it! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:41:23 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht Book 2 continues the sage. The title is Drago’s Revenge. I can also say that the revelation from the end of Born of #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:42:33 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht Blood plays a MAJOR role in Book 2. We meet new characters and yes, there is blood. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:43:14 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @chippermuse Hey, I do the striptease for hetero friends and gay friends. I’m all about equality. @talekyn #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:43:23 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor WHAT???? BLOOD? In Blood Chronicles. Dude, spoiler. That’s so cliche. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:43:49 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Do you use Scrivener or other “writing software tools”? Write to music? Any rituals? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:43:59 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @chippermuse Speaking on behalf of @BryanThomasS, you’re welcome! #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:44:19 +0000 2012)
mrsmica: RT @BryanThomasS: #sffwrtcht intv with @charlaineharris on vampires & the end of Sookie Stackhouse http://t.co/0SJZAqhq @sfsignal # … (Thu May 31 01:44:22 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS Sorry, had to go there. Would it be better if there was NO blood in a series named Blood Chronicles? lol! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:44:37 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I typically write at night. I sometimes write with music but I also write with the TV on in the background. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:44:50 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Bloodless Chronicles. First, he sucked them dry. Then the story began. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:44:55 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: RT @chippermuse: See, if you don’t stop by #sffwrtcht, you miss a LOT of stuff about monster relationships. And other SFF stuff. Good au … (Thu May 31 01:45:00 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: What�s your writing time look like-specific block? Write til you reach word count? Grab it when you can? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:45:03 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: It is easy for me to ignore the TV but it does provide something to look at when I get tired of the computer screen. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:45:10 +0000 2012)
followthelede: Timelines? I’ve only recently learned the value in those. MT @TheNewAuthor: … mostly I just let it flow to the screen. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:45:11 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: RT @chippermuse: RT @BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Because monsters get horny too? Because monsters need to relax after their stressful da … (Thu May 31 01:45:34 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: It really depends. I like to hit at least 2K words. But when I�m in the zone I will write until I just can�t type anymore. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:46:11 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: When I get to a tough spot or a scene that is giving me difficulty I will take a break once I finish it. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:46:26 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @TheNewAuthor @BryanThomasS Well, THAT certainly wouldn’t have been cliche.
sffwrtcht: You also help authors with promotion, particularly book trailers. Tell us how that came about? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:46:35 +0000 2012)
Wiswell: @BryanThomasS @TheNewAuthor I could imagine a Bloodless Chronicles series about vamps who’ve run out of people… #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:46:47 +0000 2012)
followthelede: Specif. music? MT @TheNewAuthor: I typically write at night. I sometimes write with music #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:46:50 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Even if it is just 50 words. I do that to reset and focus on the overall story. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:46:53 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @lindapoitevin EXACTLY. @TheNewAuthor
TheNewAuthor: @followthelede That depends on the scene but I really like Epic music like 2 steps from hell or immediate impact. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:47:31 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @TheNewAuthor: Even if it is just 50 words. I do that to reset and focus on the overall story. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:47:42 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS Only if you include a stripper. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:47:45 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: The book trailer came about because a friend of mine (@BryanThomasS) asked for help making one. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:48:03 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I had already made a few for my use. I enjoy helping other succeed. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:48:17 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @TheNewAuthor You could always claim it was a typo. “Blond Chronicles! It was supposed to be BLOND Chronicles!” @BryanThomasS #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:48:19 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Well, I could do what @lindapoitevin did and have an angel stripper. NEVER saw that coming, truly. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:48:23 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: My partner Jo-Anne and I started Premium Promotional Services to help others gain exposure. We have been at it for 3+ yrs now. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:48:38 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: @TheNewAuthor OH I hate that guy. He’s so damn pushy. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:48:47 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: What do you think are the keys to promoting one�s self without appearing arrogant or pushy? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:48:59 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @TheNewAuthor Plus, they’re just SO cool.
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS an ANGEL stripper….I’ve heard it all now! #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:49:10 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Speaking off which, I do need blogs for my blog tour #publicitywhore #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:49:36 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht Try making a book trailer with him…geez!
talekyn: @BryanThomasS @TheNewAuthor @lindapoitevin “Sins of the Angels,” indeed. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:49:42 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @BryanThomasS @TheNewAuthor Wait. What? No, I didn’t. I swear. Don’t listen!!! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:50:05 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS I get your hint. You are welcome on The New Author at any time. #publicitywhore #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:50:13 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor LOL Couldn’t resist #publicitywhore #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:50:23 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @TheNewAuthor @BryanThomasS WINGS. He was stripped of his WINGS. *mutters under breath*
TheNewAuthor: @P_Creeden No kidding…and @BryanThomasS stripping on video. #publicitywhore #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:51:00 +0000 2012)
followthelede: As you reread to edit, can u hear the music u were listening to during the writing? Cadence? Tenor of scene? @TheNewAuthor #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:51:01 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: RT @Nimpentoad: “What, to ur mind, are the core elements of good dark fantasy?” Beyonce? Halle Berry? Rihanna? All three at once? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:51:10 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @talekyn And you’re not helping matters!
BryanThomasS: @lindapoitevin OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH surre those were wings…. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:51:29 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @TheNewAuthor Can’t believe I forgot that you made @BryanThomasS’ book trailer. Nicely done. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:51:29 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @talekyn If you’d been on TIME, you would have seen the link I whored at the opening. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:51:48 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @followthelede Not really, I zone out when editing…nothing but the book and the words at that time.#sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:52:01 +0000 2012)
followthelede: That’s his job, I think.
BryanThomasS: @talekyn @lindapoitevin told me book 3 is “STRIP WITH THE ANGELS” #truestory #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:52:24 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @talekyn Thank you. It was a challenge but I enjoyed doing it. #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:52:26 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: What�s the best and worst writing advice you�ve ever gotten? #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:52:37 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @P_Creeden Really, you can’t believe anything @BryanThomasS says, I swear!
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht Okay, I need to answer the keys to promotions first right? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:53:02 +0000 2012)
talekyn: All part of my Evil Plan of Evilness. @followthelede @lindapoitevin @BryanThomasS @TheNewAuthor #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:53:21 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @P_Creeden That’s right. Don’t believe me when I say @lindapoitevin’s books are REALLY good #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:53:32 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @followthelede And he does it sooooo well.
TheNewAuthor: @sffwrtcht Here are some keys to promoting for you. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:54:01 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: First, promote others in your genre. Second, randomly and sporadically mention your book(s). #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:54:06 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Fourth, don�t push your title in the face of readers. Leave it in the open where they are so they can “find” it. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:54:30 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @P_Creeden See how I turned that around on @lindapoitevin ? I’m tricky like that. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:54:41 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @BryanThomasS @P_Creeden No, no…I take it back! THAT you can believe!
chippermuse: So glad no one minds the stripping meme I somehow helped to start on #sffwrtcht tonite. #toohardtoexplain #itsagift LOL! (Thu May 31 01:54:45 +0000 2012)
followthelede: Are you saying he isn’t an angel? RT @lindapoitevin: @P_Creeden Really, you cant believe anything @BryanThomasS says, I swear!
followthelede: RT @TheNewAuthor: First, promote others in your genre. Second, randomly and sporadically mention your book(s). #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:55:02 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @TheNewAuthor All three points are excellent. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:55:10 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @followthelede NICE! Yes! heh heh @lindapoitevin #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:55:11 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @lindapoitevin Thank you. It is surprising how many forget them. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:55:35 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @chippermuse Oh, so YOU’RE the one to blame! lol #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:55:42 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @P_Creeden I say…I say…I say you may be right #foghornleghorn #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:55:56 +0000 2012)
followthelede: Somehow that went from first to third – no second rec. came thru on tweetchat. @TheNewAuthor #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:56:05 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @lindapoitevin Yes, she got @BryanThomasS in a rare form tonight. LOL #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:56:17 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @followthelede It was combined with the first, actually #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:56:22 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: And so glad @TheNewAuthor is able to answer serious questions in spite of @talekyn @BryanThomasS and me. HAHAHA! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:56:44 +0000 2012)
Wiswell: @TheNewAuthor In relation to promotion, in what ways do you strive for honesty? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:56:48 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor @BryanThomasS is releasing after a stressful and frustrating day #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:56:52 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @TheNewAuthor #2 is the one I have problems with. I’m not comfortable randomly mentioning a Christmas book in July. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:57:02 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Best & worst writing advice was next, btw #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 01:57:07 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @followthelede I had to take it all back because he said my books were good. I’m shameless that way.
chippermuse: @lindapoitevin Technically, only peripherally. But I continued it. And you know how boys act when girls are around. @sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:57:33 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @talekyn Hey, y’all, as you celebrate the fourth, please consider buying FIRLAKE for Christmas gifts. It’s for the whole family #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:57:41 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @talekyn Televsion has the Christmas in June thing. You could mention how many days til Christmas and got from there. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:58:06 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @Wiswell I stay honest by being me and being open with interviews and things such as this. It is more being honest to yourself. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:59:09 +0000 2012)
talekyn: RT @BryanThomasS: @talekyn Hey, y’all, as you celebrate the fourth, please consider buying FIRLAKE for Christmas gifts. It’s for the who … (Thu May 31 01:59:11 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Best – If you love writing, keep writing. It doesn�t matter what everyone thinks. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 01:59:28 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: Checking out for tonight. Nice to meet you @TheNewAuthor! #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 02:00:01 +0000 2012)
followthelede: What are the elements you think every good book trailer should have? @TheNewAuthor #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:00:20 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Last 2 questions: What are some areas where you struggle as a writer? #sffwrtcht How have you worked to overcome that? (Thu May 31 02:01:01 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @followthelede A theme, a smooth pace, continuity, and emotion. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:01:07 +0000 2012)
followthelede: @lindapoitevin Goodnight. Be on the lookout for stripping angels. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:01:15 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: With each novel I write I target an area I feel weak at to improve. My third novel was settings. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:01:24 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I�m also working on expanding my stories in ways that increase the feel and experience of reading it. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:01:35 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I constantly work on making my characters diverse and add more depth to them. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:01:55 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: What future projects are you working on that we can look forward to? #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:01:59 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I do struggle with the thought – “I�m I giving enough detail for the reader to see what is going on?” #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:07 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Please `Like� our Facebook group: http://t.co/tFOTDqY6 #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:10 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: Please `Like� our Facebook group: http://t.co/CeHCXuLJ #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:10 +0000 2012)
lindapoitevin: @followthelede I swear, if I dream of stripping angels tonight, I’m holding all of you to blame! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:20 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: The sequel to Born of Blood will be released in October. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:20 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Next week @Pyr_books author @samsykesswears returns & talks #fantasy#writing and concluding a trilogy. Please join us! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:28 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: Next week @Pyr_books author @samsykesswears returns & talks #fantasy#writing and concluding a trilogy. Please join us! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:28 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: My third novel will be under contract soon and should come out early 2013. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:36 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: We have all the transcripts, extra interviews, giveaways, and more at:http://t.co/O8BbU3Pf #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:41 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: We have all the transcripts, extra interviews, giveaways, and more at:http://t.co/t66YT75v #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:42 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: Oh, and no @BryanThomasS, my third novel is not a vampire story. This creature can be demon or monster…#sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:02:44 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I will begin writing the third book for The Blood Chronicles very soon. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:03:00 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: I `m working on a graphic novel with a friend of mine but I can�t go into that much at the moment. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:03:10 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor Oh bloody hell #slyreferencetoyourseries #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:03:16 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Future Guests 6/06 @samsykesswears 6/13 @pvbrett 6/20/12 @abrahamhanover 6/27/12 @leahpeterson 7/11 @debcoates 7/18 @alexbledsoe #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:03:25 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: Future Guests 6/06 @samsykesswears 6/13 @pvbrett 6/20/12 @abrahamhanover 6/27/12 @leahpeterson 7/11 @debcoates 7/18 @alexbledsoe #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 02:03:25 +0000 2012)
followthelede: Well, if you’re going to write about fallen angels… MT @lindapoitevin: I swear, if I dream of stripping angels tonight #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:03:34 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @hey_cee Apparently.
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS That’s right. I’m saving the werewolf story I have for later. #slyreferencetoyourseries #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:03:55 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: .@TheNewAuthor Well thanks for making time to chat tonight. Best of luck with your writing and other work #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:03:57 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS Thank you to everyone for joining me tonight. I had a blast! #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:04:18 +0000 2012)
talekyn: @lindapoitevin Once you’ve stripped the angels, do you they coat them with a light varnish to prevent weathering? @followthelede #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:04:52 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @TheNewAuthor I totally am writing one of those. Remember Chuck Connors in Werewolf on Fox? #slyreferencetoyourseries #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:04:59 +0000 2012)
followthelede: @TheNewAuthor Thanks to you. & link your web site again, please. #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:05:15 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @BryanThomasS AH yes, you should. #slyreferencetoyourseries #sffwrtcht(Thu May 31 02:05:24 +0000 2012)
sffwrtcht: Thanks all for joining us. The transcript will be posted shortly. #sffwrtchthttp://t.co/hsYTXHW0 (Thu May 31 02:05:43 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: Thanks all for joining us. The transcript will be posted shortly. #sffwrtchthttp://t.co/d7lm6H5b (Thu May 31 02:05:44 +0000 2012)
TheNewAuthor: @followthelede You’re most welcome. My website ishttp://t.co/4cC2e9bN #sffwrtcht (Thu May 31 02:06:08 +0000 2012)Participants
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