The Farmington Writers Circle Meets Next on September 8, 2016

William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

The Farmington Writers Circle will meet again on September 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.   Because of the closing of Hasting’s Hardback Cafe, the Writers Circle will now meet at Starbuck’s at 4337 East Main, #101 (near the intersection with 30th Street) until further notice.  The evening’s topic has not been determined.

The Farmington Writers Circle is nascent organization of Farmington-area writers who are interested in finding or developing innovative ways of publicizing and marketing their works.   Meetings are usually round-table discussions, although occasionally a member will lead the discussion when it deals with an area of the member’s expertise.  There are no fees or requirements to attend meetings.  Writers of any and all genres, regardless of writing experience, and non-writers with an interest in the art are welcome.  Previous topics have included establishing a website to maximize the use of social media in publicizing works, writers’ conferences,  and finding an agent among other topics.   Meetings generally run for two hours.  For more information, contact me via this website.

The Farmington Writers Circle Meets Next on September 8, 2016

William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

The Farmington Writers Circle will meet again on September 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.   Because of the closing of Hasting’s Hardback Cafe, the Writers Circle will now meet at Starbuck’s at 4337 East Main, #101 (near the intersection with 30th Street) until further notice.  The evening’s topic has not been determined.

The Farmington Writers Circle is nascent organization of Farmington-area writers who are interested in finding or developing innovative ways of publicizing and marketing their works.   Meetings are usually round-table discussions, although occasionally a member will lead the discussion when it deals with an area of the member’s expertise.  There are no fees or requirements to attend meetings.  Writers of any and all genres, regardless of writing experience, and non-writers with an interest in the art are welcome.  Previous topics have included establishing a website to maximize the use of social media in publicizing works, writers’ conferences,  and finding an agent among other topics.   Meetings generally run for two hours.  For more information, contact me via this website.

The Farmington Writers Circle Meets Next on September 8, 2016

William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

The Farmington Writers Circle will meet again on September 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.   Because of the closing of Hasting’s Hardback Cafe, the Writers Circle will now meet at Starbuck’s at 4337 East Main, #101 (near the intersection with 30th Street) until further notice.  The evening’s topic has not been determined.

The Farmington Writers Circle is nascent organization of Farmington-area writers who are interested in finding or developing innovative ways of publicizing and marketing their works.   Meetings are usually round-table discussions, although occasionally a member will lead the discussion when it deals with an area of the member’s expertise.  There are no fees or requirements to attend meetings.  Writers of any and all genres, regardless of writing experience, and non-writers with an interest in the art are welcome.  Previous topics have included establishing a website to maximize the use of social media in publicizing works, writers’ conferences,  and finding an agent among other topics.   Meetings generally run for two hours.  For more information, contact me via this website.

The Farmington Writers Circle Meets Next on September 8, 2016

William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

The Farmington Writers Circle will meet again on September 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.   Because of the closing of Hasting’s Hardback Cafe, the Writers Circle will now meet at Starbuck’s at 4337 East Main, #101 (near the intersection with 30th Street) until further notice.  The evening’s topic has not been determined.

The Farmington Writers Circle is nascent organization of Farmington-area writers who are interested in finding or developing innovative ways of publicizing and marketing their works.   Meetings are usually round-table discussions, although occasionally a member will lead the discussion when it deals with an area of the member’s expertise.  There are no fees or requirements to attend meetings.  Writers of any and all genres, regardless of writing experience, and non-writers with an interest in the art are welcome.  Previous topics have included establishing a website to maximize the use of social media in publicizing works, writers’ conferences,  and finding an agent among other topics.   Meetings generally run for two hours.  For more information, contact me via this website.

Announcement: Phil Slattery Teams with Darksomnia Productions to Produce Documentary of a Haunting

Francene Kilgore (l) and I on the set with Alrenzo Black (r) and 2tk (center) of Darksomnia Productions, August 6, 2016
Francene Kilgore (l) and I on the set with Alrenzo Black (r) and 2tk (center) of Darksomnia Productions, August 6, 2016

My fiancée (Francene Kilgore) and I are teaming with Darksomnia Productions of Farmington, NM to produce a documentary/dramatization of a haunting that occurred in south Texas from about 2006-2010.  Filming is taking place.  Parts of the documentary will be dramatized by actors while my fiancee and I appear discussing the events.  The video should be completed within 1-2 months.   More details to come.

 

Darksomnia Productions
Darksomnia Productions

Alrenzo Black (l) and 2tk (r) of CEO's and co-founders of Darksomnia Productions.

Alrenzo Black (l) and 2tk (r) of CEO’s and co-founders of Darksomnia Productions.

Announcement: “Sorcerer” has been published in Creepy Campfire Quarterly

Creepy Campfire Quarterly #3, July 20, 2016, edited by Jennifer Word
Creepy Campfire Quarterly #3, July 20, 2016

Last week I received my hardcopy of Creepy Campfire Quarterly #3 containing my short story “Sorcerer”.  My sincere thanks to Jennifer Word and her staff for publishing this story, which is one of my favorite works, but which has been long in finding a home.  “Sorcerer” is the story of a former sorcerer, who has given up his wizard’s life for the love of a woman, but who comes out of retirement to wreak a novel but horrific vengeance on the callous, young womanizer he holds responsible for the death of his daughter and his infant grandson during childbirth.   I am currently seeking a publisher for its sequel entitled “Under the Willow”.  Run out today and buy a copy wherever you can find Creepy Campfire Quarterly or visit their website at http://www.emppublishing.com/creepy-campfire-quarterly.html.  You can also find them at Amazon and Kindle and they have a Facebook page as well.

The Art of Horror Facebook Page Is Changing

Phil Slattery hiking in the Bisti Wilderness near Farmington, NM, circa 2013
Phil Slattery hiking in the Bisti Wilderness near Farmington, NM, circa 2013

Drop by, check it out, and give me a “like” to get things rolling.

My Facebook Art of Horror address (https://www.facebook.com/slatterysartofhorror) remains the same, but the title is now “Phil Slattery, Author of Horror and Dark Fiction”.  I intend to give it a more personal focus rather than have it serve as a facebook-formatted version of this blog.   Please ask your friends and acquaintances to “like” and “friend” me as well.

The Farmington Writers Circle Meets Tonight at 7:00 pm at Hastings

Farmington Hastings Hardback Cafe
Farmington Hastings Hardback Cafe

The next meeting of the Farmington Writers Circle will be at 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2016, at Hastings Hardback Café on 20th Street.   The topic of the evening will be a continuation of the June meeting on creative ways of marketing your work.  The meeting is open to the general public.

The Farmington Writers Circle is a nascent organization of authors and writers, who are interested in publishing and marketing their works.

Please contact Phil Slattery via this website with any questions or comments.

The Farmington Writers Circle Meets Tonight at 7:00 at Hasting’s Hardback Café.

imageThe next meeting of the Farmington Writers Circle will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Hastings Hardback Café on 20th Street.   The topic of the evening will be a round table on contests and other publication opportunities.   Participants are encouraged to bring information on contests and other publication opportunities to share with the other participants in an open discussion.  The meeting is open to the general public.

The Farmington Writers Circle is a nascent organization of authors and writers, who are interested in publishing and marketing their works.

Please contact Phil Slattery via this website with any questions or comments.

Next Meeting of Farmington Writers Circle Set for May 12, 2016

Farmington Hastings Hardback Cafe
Farmington Hastings Hardback Cafe

The next meeting of the Farmington Writers Circle will be at 7:00 p.m. on May 12, 2016, at Hastings Hardback Café on 20th Street.   The topic of the evening will be a round table on contests and other publication opportunities.   Participants are encouraged to bring information on contests and other publication opportunities to share with the other participants in an open discussion.  The meeting is open to the general public.

The Farmington Writers Circle is a nascent organization of authors and writers, who are interested in publishing and marketing their works.

Please contact Phil Slattery via this website with any questions or comments.

2016 Masters of the Macabre – Who Will Become The Master?

(image via Wikimedia)We all know and love them. We’ve been obsessed all our lives and can’t get enough of them. As children they frightened us to death. Every country, region, and town has their own urban legends…

Source: 2016 Masters of the Macabre – Who Will Become The Master?

“A Good Man” Has Been Published at Fiction on the Web

Phil Slattery hiking in the Bisti Wilderness near Farmington, NM, circa 2013
Phil Slattery hiking in the Bisti Wilderness near Farmington, NM, circa 2013

Today, my short story, “A Good Man”, was published at http://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk.  Many thanks to Charlie Fish at Fiction on the Web for publishing this, one of my best stories.  “A Good Man” is not horror, but a modern crime drama.  Mr. Fish describes the story thus:  “On the day before her death from lung cancer, Christopher’s mother tells him a secret about his father that may change his perception of his parents forever…”   Doug Hawley, in the first comment on the story notes:  “Lots of detail examining an old question of how do you judge a person’s life. It left me wondering.”

Please drop by Fiction on the Web any time and check out “A Good Man”.

Publication Announcement: “A Good Man” to Appear in Fiction on the Web, March 8

Writing at Hasting's Hardback Café, October, 2015
Writing at Hasting’s Hardback Café, October, 2015

I just received word that my short story “A Good Man” will appear at www.fictionontheweb.co.uk on March 8.   Many thanks to Charlie Fish for selecting one of my most recent and best stories.

“A Good Man” is not a horror story, but a violent drama of love and a spiraling cycle of revenge set in Farmington, New Mexico in the 1960’s.

Please drop by Fiction on the Web on Tuesday the 8th (or any time) and check out their wonderful selection of stories.

Next Meeting of Farmington Writers Circle Set for Tonight, February 11, 2016

Farmington Hastings Hardback Cafe
Farmington Hastings Hardback Cafe

The next meeting of the Farmington Writers Circle is tonight, Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at Hastings Hardback Café on 20th Street in Farmington, New Mexico.  I will lead the discussion on establishing a blog and using it for publicity.  Everyone is invited to attend.  There is no charge and no membership requirements.  Please contact me via this website if you have any questions.  The Farmington Writers Circle is a group of local authors with an interest in publishing and marketing their works.  Authors of all genres are welcome.   If you would like to be on our electronic mailing list to be notified of upcoming meetings, please contact me.

Next Meeting of Farmington Writers Circle Set for February 11, 2016

Farmington Hastings Hardback Cafe
Farmington Hastings Hardback Cafe

The next meeting of the Farmington Writers Circle will be on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at Hastings Hardback Café on 20th Street in Farmington, New Mexico.  I will lead the discussion on establishing a blog and using it for publicity.  Everyone is invited to attend.  There is no charge and no membership requirements.  Please contact me via this website if you have any questions.  The Farmington Writers Circle is a group of local authors with an interest in publishing and marketing their works.  Authors of all genres are welcome.   If you would like to be on our electronic mailing list to be notified of upcoming meetings, please contact me.