Penultimate HOLY HORRORS update
I know, I know, it’s been well over a week since my last post. I am indeed behind my time. Currently I’m on summer break from my teaching job, and I think the “I’m on vacation!” attitude has spread out to affect my blogging behavior as well.
But for now I thought I’d take a moment to announce that T.M. Wright and I are making significant headway on the Holy Horrors anthology. The headline is that, as of about a week ago, WE HAVE READ ALL OF THE SUBMISSIONS. Responses are now being sent out right and left. Many authors have already been notified and many more will hear from us shortly.
So that’s where the project stands now. I expect that the next time I make a formal update — in the not-distant future — it will be to announce the anthology’s table of contents.
Thanks again to everybody who submitted a story! T.M. and I really appreciate your interest, and also your laudable patience during this long reading period. I’m thrilled to say we have attracted an absolutely amazing lineup of authors and stories. Holy Horrors promises to be not only a good anthology, but a great one — and I say that as a pat on the back not to T.M. and myself but to all of the writers who have sent us such excellent stories. For fans of high-quality horror fiction featuring a deep religious/spiritual element, this book promises to be a veritable feast.
Simon Strantzas said,
July 7, 2007 at 12:03 pm
As they say in the rougher parts of this area: I’m totally stoked for this collection. I can feel its greatness just by who I’ve seen already lined up. Has a book ever won EVERY award before? You just might have it here (except the “Hyperbole” award, as I think I just won it for this comment)
Maria Alexander said,
July 7, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Regardless of the outcome for my own work, I’ve definitely had the pleasure of getting to know you a bit better, Matt! That is, from checking back here periodically and browsing your missives. Take care!