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So, I've been sitting on this announcement, but now that it's up for pre-order, the cat is out of the bag. The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers (IAMTW) has put together a charity anthology in support of the World Literacy Foundation entitled Turning the Tied and it is now available for pre-order on Amazon (ebook only at the moment, but the paperback version should be up shortly). The anthology features uplifting stories with some of your favorite public domain characters.
Many of you have heard/read my story of learning to read at the intrepid age of three, with my first book being Ozma of Oz. Jeff even commissioned some original Ozma art from our friend, James A. Owen:
(Click on image to embiggen)
So imagine my delight to learn she was in the public domain! My story featuring her is entitled "A Prisoner Freed in Oz" and it is dedicated to a young trans girl I love very much, Mae.
Anyway, here's the Table of Contents:
Introduction by Raymond Benson
Mina Harker: “Formerly, Miss Mina Murray” by Greg Cox
Sherlock Holmes: “The Adventure of Leonardo’s Smile” by Max Allan Collins & Matthew V. Clemens
Kit Carson & Allan Quatermain: “Inappropriate Allies” by David Boop
Ayesha: “In Earth and Sky and Sea Strange Things There Be” by Keith R.A. DeCandido
John Carter: “The Death Song of Dwar Guntha” by Jonathan Maberry
Hua Mulan: “Building Bridges” by Rigel Ailur
Frida Kahlo: “Paraíso” by Yvonne Navarro
Sinbad: “A Model Sailor” by Aaron Rosenberg
Tales of Asgard: “The Trials of Baldur” by Will McDermott
Hopalong Cassidy: “Behind the Tonto Rim” by Jeff Mariotte
The Worlds of H.G. Wells: “In the Time of the Martians” by Scott Pearson
Ozma of Oz: “A Prisoner Freed in Oz” by Marsheila Rockwell
Space Patrol: “The Comet Cannon of Planet X” by Robert Vardeman
Octobriana: “The Magic of Nadia” by Weston Ochse
The Cats of Ulthar: “The Truth About the Cats of Ulthar” by Jennifer Brozek
Herne the Hunter: “Children of the Wild” by Tim Waggoner
Dracula: “Blood of Dracula” by Stephen D. Sullivan
Sherlock Holmes: “A Study in Crimson” by Derek Tyler Attico
Dr. Nikola: “Legacy” by Robert Greenberger
War of the Worlds: “Loose Threads” by Ben H. Rome
“Cyrano de Bergerac and Baron Munchausen Go to Mars” by Steven Paul Leiva
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: “What Men Ruin, We Shall Raise” by Kelli Fitzpatrick
The Ghost of Christmas Past: “Let Nothing You Dismay” by Jean Rabe
Frankenstein’s Monster: “Catfather” by Nancy Holder
A Word from the President by Jonathan Maberry
Should be a great antho!
Also, a bit of housekeeping. I apparently forgot to mention two poetry sales I made back in September:
"Triple Moons," which will appear in the online August issue of Scifaikuest
"Once Upon a Starbucks," which will appear in the print version of same
Everything Else
Day 2,483 of quarantine. We remain COVID-free (knock on wood, thank you St. Adrian of Nicomedia, etc.). One of our number has been vaccinated; we are hoping others will soon follow. Still no cannibalism, but we are all turning a bit feral.
Stay safe! #SSDGM
So, I've been sitting on this announcement, but now that it's up for pre-order, the cat is out of the bag. The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers (IAMTW) has put together a charity anthology in support of the World Literacy Foundation entitled Turning the Tied and it is now available for pre-order on Amazon (ebook only at the moment, but the paperback version should be up shortly). The anthology features uplifting stories with some of your favorite public domain characters.
Many of you have heard/read my story of learning to read at the intrepid age of three, with my first book being Ozma of Oz. Jeff even commissioned some original Ozma art from our friend, James A. Owen:
(Click on image to embiggen)
So imagine my delight to learn she was in the public domain! My story featuring her is entitled "A Prisoner Freed in Oz" and it is dedicated to a young trans girl I love very much, Mae.
Anyway, here's the Table of Contents:
Should be a great antho!
Also, a bit of housekeeping. I apparently forgot to mention two poetry sales I made back in September:
Everything Else
Day 2,483 of quarantine. We remain COVID-free (knock on wood, thank you St. Adrian of Nicomedia, etc.). One of our number has been vaccinated; we are hoping others will soon follow. Still no cannibalism, but we are all turning a bit feral.
Stay safe! #SSDGM
