Jessy Marie Roberts and Myself will be Co-Editors of an upcoming Anthology that will be published through Pill Hill Press during Fall 2010.
Fem-Fangs is an anthology of short stories (1k-7k words), allowing readers to delve into the alluring lore of the female vampire.
To read more about the project and/or to submit a story for consideration, you can check out the official Call For Submissions on Pill Hill’s website or by visiting the posting on Duotrope.
Good Luck!
I’m back home (actually I got home around 4pm yesterday but ended up passing out for 12 hours so I wasn’t able to post this until now) from my film showing/book signing that took place on Saturday at the JR Clarke Public Library in Covington, Ohio. I can’t thank enough the library staff and all the people that came out to see me. In fact, at one point during the afternoon a group of about 20 people pulled up chairs and it became a fun question/answer type thing. Great times. Below is a photo of me at the library courtesy of my fiance’, Sheryl.
After the showing/signing at the library, I made my way over to Around About Books in Troy, Ohio. Great store that has a ton of well-organized books (two floors worth of them). If I didn’t have other places to be I could have spent hours combing the shelves in search of treasure. It was also the first time I got to meet the owners in person and just as I expected they were nice as could be. I left 6 copies of my novel there to place on their shelves.
After the event and stopping at the bookstore, I then spent the next four hours eating and drinking with a buddy of mine that I haven’t seen in years. Good stuff.
Then it was back to the hotel where I poured myself a drink, watched a horror movie on tv, and let the day slip away.
Can’t wait to do it all again…now back to the coma I was in…
Tomorrow I’ll be at JR Clarke Public Library in Covington (near Dayton), Ohio, from 11:00 – 2:00. My short film, Cake Batter, will be shown at 11:00 and followed by the actual book signing at 11:30 – 2:00. A quantity of 25 copies of my novel and 15 DVDs will be available for purchase. Each will be sold at $15.00. You can also bring in your own copy of my novel, magazine, etc, for me to sign as well. Night School bookmarks will be given away for free. You can read the official Press Release here.
Should be a fun event. Stop by and say hello if you’re in the area (and possibly a few drinks and laughs later that night)!
If you live around the Piqua (or greater Dayton), Ohio area and don’t already get it delivered to your doorstep, run out and pick up a copy of the Piqua Daily Call. Today’s newspaper will feature an article/interview/press release in anticipation of my film showing/book signing at J.R. Clarke Public Libriary in Covington, Ohio on Saturday, May 15th from 11:00 – 2:00. Click here for details on the signing.
Update: You can check out the online version of the article here. (though, this one does not include the photo of me that is in the print one).
This month, ‘Ty-ing Up the Genre’ on Hellnotes dot com brought in guest, Tim Deal with Shroud Magazine, to write an article for the column.
You can read Tim’s article, ‘The Unnecessary Defense of Our Genre’ by clicking here.
Yes. It is finally that time. Your time to Pre-Order your very own copy of Cake Batter. The short story version of Cake Batter (that is part of my short story collection coming out late this year) was adapted into a screenplay and filmed by Shadetree Films. The DVD will not only contain Cake Batter, but two bonus short films by Shadetree, as well. Below are the details on each film.
Cake Batter – Run Time: 22 mins.
Cake Batter is the adaptation of author Ty Schwamberger’s short story of the same name. It has been described as the twilight zone that was never made.
Kristin Deyling as Mary, takes you through the mind of a woman Desperate for reconciliation. Steven Brockway is the husband of 11 years and Julie Temple is his secretary in this twisted triangle of deceit.
“My entire life has been centered on the time 11:11. I was born at 11:11, I started kindergarten at 11:11, graduated from high school at 11:11; I even married my husband at 11:11. Then I found out that my husband of ten years was having an affair with his secretary at 11:11 one week ago today.
Today is our anniversary, our 11th anniversary. It’s only appropriate that this happens today. Why does this have to happen today? I won’t let him ruin it for me. Not now. That number is mine. 11:11”
Cyanotic – Run Time: 11 mins.
The story of the last zombie in Ohio after the world has recovered from the zombie apocalypse. We follow Chad M. (Jacob Keeton) as he and his devoted sister (Jonda Bechter) somehow manage to keep him alive the best a zombie can be alive. Directed by Warren Provencal.
Rounder – Run Time: 13 mins.
This is just a teaser for the feature film of the same name being filmed later this summer. Lynn’s friend takes her out for an evening on the town when she meets a handsome and mysterious man. Soon she finds herself in a nightmarish game of cat and mouse. Starring Jonda Bechter of Cyanotic. Written and Directed by Warren Provencal.
A total of almost 50 minutes of suspenseful viewing pleasure (includes bonus commentary). The official release date of the film is on May 13th, 2010.
But, if you act now, you can Pre-Order your very own DVD copy of Cake Batter for only $10.00 plus FREE shipping! Shipping of all orders will start 2-weeks after the release date. The Free shipping is only good until the release date. After May 13th the price will still be only $10.00 but extra for shipping.
How to Order:
For Pre-Ordering your very own copy of Cake Batter, send an email to Warren Provencal at: shadetreefilms@att.net . Include in the subject line: ‘Cake Batter Pre-Order’ to qualify for the free shipping. In the body of the email you must include your full name and mailing address. Warren will then reply and instruct you on how to go about making your payment to him via PayPal. Again, shipping of any pre-orders will begin 2-weeks after the release date of May 13th. (Note: To place an order after 5/13/10, you would still use the above email address).
If you haven’t already, you can view the 1-minute trailer to Cake Batter by clicking here.
Then head over to the Storefront and pick yourself up a Cake Batter t-shirt and/or coffee mug!
Order & Enjoy!
Tom Erb recently posted on his blog, ‘A Crisis of Creative Faith: Fact or Fiction?’
I think all aspiring authors feel this from time to time. You can check out his blog, here.
Gearing up for my film showing/book signing on May 15th.
Guess there are times when having a long last name just doesn’t work. Still pretty cool, though.
A few weeks ago I met Kyra Szepietowski at a location of her choosing so she could take some new promo pictures of me. The setting was Glendale Cemetery in Akron, Ohio. Glendale, established back in 1839, turned out to be the perfect place to have the shoot (even though it was rather cold and dreary that day). Below are only a couple of the hundred shots she took.
Personally, I not only found Glendale to be cool because I write scary stuff, but from a historical standpoint, as well. This probably comes from me being a history major back in college, but as I walked through the place, often found myself looking at the last names and dates on the headstones, wondering what those people had done with their lives. I recoginzed quite a few of the names.
In fact, one of the taller monuments had the late name – Seiberling. One of the Seiberling’s founded a rubber company which ended up being bought by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. I was familiar with the last name while attending Heidelberg College (now, University) – Seiberling Gymnasium.
Anyway, I found it pretty cool.
You can read and see pictures of Glendale Cemetery by visiting Mr. Ed’s blog by clicking here.
Also, if you live in the Akron, Ohio area and are looking for a photographer and would like to speak with Kyra about possibly working together, shoot me an email (under Contact) and I’ll get you in touch with her.
I’ve been extremely busy the last month. During this time I’ve been working on the following: finished a novella for Bad Moon Books, started a new novella (publisher to be named later), did a photo shoot for new promo pictures (which I’ll share in the next day or two), did an interview for a newspaper, getting ready for the release of Cake Batter next month, arranging everything for my film showing/book signing next month, talking with another film production company that is interested in working together, continue to receive positive replies for my column, ‘Ty-ing Up the Genre’ on Hellnotes (I believe the list of guests is up to around 30, now) and I’ve been reading like a madman – of course.
Just a tad busy, eh? Uh, yeah.
Ty Schwamberger 