Below is the official DVD jacket for Cake Batter.
I should have some news for you about a pre-order and official release date in the next week or so. Stay tuned and get ready to buy it! If you haven’t checked out the 1-minute trailer already, you can do so here.
(May-June 1984, signed first issue of Orion’s Child Magazine)
Orion’s Child Magazine holds a special place in my writing career. My first short story, ‘Gnomus’ was published in August 2008 and later came ‘The Ringmaster’ in October 2009. Since ‘Gnomus’ was first published, Gabriel Cole, editor at OC, and I have become good friends. In fact, he was gracious enough to send me the above magazine yesterday to add to my collection. It looks awesome and I can’t wait to launch into it.
If you’ve never checked out OC, take a gander at my stories above and then head over and read the February Issue.
If you follow me on Facebook, you’ll know I spent a few hours today on set of the filming of my short story, ‘Cake Batter’, which has been adapted into a short film.
I got to meet the actress that is playing one of the three roles, talked with two of the people shooting the film and did my interview for the features section of the soon-to-come DVD. While the film is technically still in Production (they are finishing up the few last shots), it is also being edited and put together at the same time. The total run time of the short film will be around 25 minutes in length.
I had a great time today and am very excited to see the finished product (got to see some of what they have already shot and it looks amazing!) and for it to come out on DVD so all of you can buy and enjoy it as well!
More to come as things develop.
My latest book review for Withersin Magazine – Dragging Wings by Jennifer Caress has been published.
Click here to read the review on this collection of paranormal short stories.
My first short story ever published was by Orion’s Child Magazine. I return this month in the October issue as the featured author. The name of the story is entitled, ‘The Ringmaster’ and was hailed by the Editor of OC as, “masterful and uber-creepy.” To which I think you’ll agree once you’ve read it.
As a side note, this could possibly be the last free-to-read short story I have published for quite some time. Not because I can’t get them published, but rather I have come to a point in my writing that in order for me to get paid, the magazine has to be sold. So, take advantage of this free short story – it could be the last you see for awhile…or maybe not…gotta keep you guessing somewhat, don’t I?!
Click here to check out the cover of the new issue and HERE to read the story (strickly for archiving purposes on their site after this month).
As always, you can go to the Published Works page to check out everything I’ve had published and/or to read some of the free stuff that is out there.
Enjoy and let me know what you think!
My short story, ‘Cake Batter’ that was optioned for a short film by Shadetree Films will go into Production this coming weekend. Rehersal is set for the actors/actress tonight and then the film will be shot at two different locations over the next two weekends.
I’ll of course keep you updated, especially when the filming and editing are completed and when/where you can buy the film on DVD.
Night School is now available for $9.00 off the cover price at Hastings. So if you’ve been waiting on a sale to pick one up now is your chance!
And remember, you can always read and/or listen to excerpt(s) here and watch the 1-minute book trailer to Night School by visiting my YouTube page.
(And for those of you outside the U.S. that want to order the book, I’ve also added a few foreign bookstores to the Storefront as well)
My latest book review for Withersin Magazine – Murderland Part I – H8 by Garrett Cook has been published.
Click here to read the review (scroll to the bottom of the page).
I was recently informed by Warren Provencal of Shadetree Films that the male role for the film adaptation of my short story ‘Cake Batter’ has fallen through. In addition, one of the settings isn’t as concrete any longer either. So, if you are in the Akron/Cleveland (Ohio) area (or anywhere if you’re willing to drive) and are interested in being cast as a male role or have a house (only in the Akron/Cleveland area) that Warren could use, feel free to hit him up at shadetreefilms@att.net with an appropriate subject line.
Below is some more information on the two items.
Samuel Guthwright; early 30’s finance professional.. Husband to Mary Guthwright; he is a hard workingman with loads of potential. He is moving up in the company but with is comes the long nights at work. The situation is weighing in heavy with Mary. He is confident he is next in line for promotion and digs in deep making every workday count.
Looking for an open layout that can accommodate lighting and long (distant) shots. Hopefully some where on a quiet street so when we shoot the end there will be very little traffic.
Back in April of this year I wrote a review for Withersin Magazine for an issue of their magazine – Withersin Magazine – Death 1.3. I was unaware that it was ever published until now.
Click here to read the review.
Ty Schwamberger 
