So one of our authors has a new podcast! As the Lady Belladona Love, her podcast has her reading stories and such. She is reading Mermaid Pearls from our very own Under the Mists.
She has done 3 episodes of it so far.
Go show her some love! ❤️
Inspiration without a home – Patricia Harris
Written by our own Patricia Harris, we introduce Inspiration without a Home!
A memoir of a half mad poet. Talk of abuse, of rape, and a life lived. Poetry and truth laid out in a loose familiar manor. A tough story of survival.
Get your copy today!
Call for submissions!
We are in process of processing the poetry that came in. In the discussion of layout, it was decided that we would look for a couple of short faery stories and some art to decorate the pages of the anthology.
So we are opening up a call for art and short stories. We are setting a deadline for the 15th of October. We will be getting back to the people who submitted poetry this week.
This call rules :
- The submissions must be non erotica. We have decided this anthology as being family friendly.
- Art submissions must be sent in jpg or png format in email to faecorpspublish@gmail.com
- Story is not to exceed 5000 words. It is to be sent in doc format to the above address.
- Both story and art should have a faery or fantasy theme.
- Though it likely should go without saying, but the work must be yours and capable of publication. If you do not have the publication rights it is not something that we can take. We are not worried about where you have or have not published it before as long as you retain publication rights.
- We will be willing to take last minute poetry submissions, however the ones recieved before the deadline take priority. Any poems recieved up until the end of this call will be used as we feel that it is useful.
- We are at this time not able to pay contributors but we are also not charging fees.
Prompts Day 20
Ten days until the deadline. Have you submitted for Faery Footprints?
Announcement!
Our own Cyndi Pilcher has her first novel out and it is live!
You can pick up a $5.99 digital copy here! Or wait 3 weeks for a $15 paperback. Signed copies will be available for $25 by emailing faecorpspublishing@gmail.com
Announcement
Our paperback edition is live! Have you ordered your copy yet? If not go here to get your copy!
Anthologies Calling
We are looking for two different types of writing.
For the Anthology of Through the Sunshine :
- A story of between 3500-5500 words pertaining to light fae.
- Send in Doc format to faecorpspublishing@gmail.com with the topic of Through the Sunshine.
- Deadline is January 30, 2020
For the poetry volume of Faery Footprints :
- Up to five poems, max of 100 lines each
- Send in Doc format to faecorpspublishing@gmail.com with the topic of Faery Footprints.
- Deadline is September 30, 2019
Each of the authors in Through the Sunshine will receive a share in the profits from the book.
Each of the poets in the Faery Footprints collection will receive either a pdf or paperback edition of the book as payment. Only the best 100 poems will be chosen for this collection. The others will be considered for posting on the blog.
We have other anthologies planned… So if you cannot get to these two, keep your eyes here for future calls.
In the meantime, keep creating and we will see you again soon.
Author Spotlight Anne Belle
Fiction Author Anne Belle is quite the talent. She has a wonderful website, where she lists the books that she currently has out. She also has a YouTube channel where she reads such interesting stories.
Her bio from her site says :
Anne Belle was born Samantha Anne Branham in 1978 in Eastern Kentucky where she graduated from The Piarist School in Martin, KY and attended Eastern Kentucky University until 2000. She then took time to travel extensively throughout the United States spending time in Florida, Tennessee, and California before finally coming to rest in the great state of Texas where she now resides.
She was an award-winning essayist prior to turning her interest toward fiction. In 2006 she tentatively stepped into the water of fiction publication with a book that she later refined and released independently under her pen name. Her debut novel The Secret of the Storm was released in 2012 and quickly became a fan favorite. This was the beginning of the Slauson Cove Saga which continues today.
Anne’s primary theme in storytelling is meant to inspire others to embrace themselves and their own lives. She enjoys writing strong female characters who are thrust into circumstances they can’t avoid, usually with a supernatural or paranormal element at the focal point. These seemingly impossible things about themselves have often made them outcasts and they must learn their purpose and find their own way. Anne’s personal journey has been a great influence in her work having to overcome being n outcast for most of her life.
When she isn’t writing Anne keeps busy with various activities. She enjoys crafts, creating art in various mediums, swimming, and spending time with friends and family. She’s a dog-mom to her Chiweenie pup Pippin. Anne also enjoys art journaling and exploring other aspects of her creativity including performance art in the form of singing.
The author can be found in many places online. Including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In the summer of 2019 Anne is launching her first lifestyle blog attempt addressing creative living as a plus size single creative entrepreneur. That endeavor can be found at http://www.MakeMineBold.com.
We here at Fae Corps Publishing have been quite glad to know Anne. She is someone who we highly recommend that you check out.
Creative commonality
When prowling through the interwebs and the dark reaches of social media, I have noticed something. Artists, authors, and other creatives all have certain traits.
1.) Self Doubt – Finding true confidence in any creative seems to be rare. Now I am not talking about the bravado that many of us put forth. That image of confidence that we want the world to see. Nope, I am talking about true confidence. That feeling that we are worthy, that we are enough.
2.) High Intelligence and Empathy – though there is a variance… I have seen those who are naturally creative as often being likely to be both highly intelligent and highly empathetic.
3.) Needs validity – Imposter syndrome is so common. That fear of failure. The fear of not being as good as others. So we seek the praise of those viewing the work we do.
4.) Searching – creative people search. For like minds. For a target audience. For ways to improve.
Those are a strong enough issue among us that it creates struggles and stigmas among the creative community. So I thought that I would touch on the topic and offer suggestions on how to overcome.
1.) Breathe – as cliche as it sounds… Stepping away from the issue and breathing may be just what you need. It allows for the work to be less of a focus and lets you look at it more rationally.
2.) Find like minds – Look for people like yourself. There are groups on social media. (Send us a message if you need help finding good ones… We can recommend some.) Or if you are not a joiner, find a select few who can encourage you and help with critique and feedback. This is how you improve.
3.) Self esteem building – there are so many possible options here. You can Google search for a few good exercises. You have to love you before you can love your own work.
I know that you have heard this all before. This is not new content. It is just my reminder to each of you that you matter. You are worthy. You are enough. You are bringing beauty into a world that needs it desperately. Please continue. And if you have that moment when you feel so lost… Reach out.
Teaser Time
With today being Wednesday and so many doing Wordless Wednesday posts… We decided to let the teasers speak for the anthology.If you have not pre-ordered your digital copy, there is still time.
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