Kim Richards's Blog (19)

Kim Richards Gilchrist on Red River Writers Live Blog Talk Radio

Red River Writers Live BTR Show Want a break before you start your Thanksgiving preparations? Listen to Red River Writers Live Tales from the Pages on Tuesday, November 24th at 3PM Central time. Host Barbara Ehrentreu and capable co-Host Lori Calabrese welcome Julie Maloney and Kim Richards Gilchrist as our guests. Julie Maloney is the originator of ...Women Reading Aloud and a frequent public speaker. She has a poetry book, Private Landscapes, which tells of her experiences while surviving… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on November 24, 2009 at 1:56pm — No Comments

I'm interviewed on The Graveyard Show podcast

Damnation Books CEO, Kim Richards is interviewed at the Graveyard Show podcast. 9:30 p.m. PST 11/05/09 www.graveyardshow.com If you miss it, you can listen from the archives.

Added by Kim Richards on November 6, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Damnation Books Grand Opening!

We are SO excited. At Midnight tonight, Pacific time, our new publishing house goes live. William built the webpage and I did the book side of things. It's been hard, fun work and worth every minute spent on it, every penny. I wish I could say we should've done this sooner but the timing was right for everything.

I'd like to personally invite you to check us out. We're trying a pricing model called Variable Pricing. It's not new--some music sites use it--but I believe we are the… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on August 31, 2009 at 9:40pm — No Comments

Win an ebook reader

From now through the 28th, I'm participating in an online scavenger hunt. The winner gets an ebook reader! Go here for the details: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/promo.htm

Added by Kim Richards on August 4, 2009 at 2:19pm — No Comments

Celtic Magic Workshop starts on August 16th. Sign up now!

Aug. 16 - 26 Celtic Magic Workshop (20 seats available)

Registration Fee: $35.00

Registration Fee for WRDF Members: $25.00

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Every writer wants to ‘get it right’ with respect to cultures and background. Weaving Authentic Celtic Magic is an academic view of the Celtic culture, with respect to its practical applications of magic in Celtic life. We’ll be touching on basics for magic in any story; power words, names and songs; spells, runes, tattooing and… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on August 3, 2009 at 10:25pm — No Comments

It's my birthday!

Get yourself a gift for my birthday...buy my book! http://www.eternalpress.ca/deathmasksnew.html
Yeah, I know I'm bad. ;)

Added by Kim Richards on July 15, 2009 at 3:19pm — 4 Comments

Catherine Asaro at Writer's Chatroom tonight!

7-9PM EST tonight - moderated chat with Nebula award winner, Catherine Asaro and lyricist Donald Wolcott at http://writerschatroom.com
No password needed. I'm moderating. Nine prizes and some great music. Come join us!!

Added by Kim Richards on July 5, 2009 at 6:17pm — No Comments

Setting and Description Workshop

June 14 - 20 - Setting & Description Workshop

Registration Fee: $35.00/ $25.00 for WRDF Members

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Description and setting are elements which can enhance or destroy your story. They are particularly effective when used together. In this workshop we’ll be exploring: setting and credibility; the pros and cons of write what you know and, “Show, don’t tell.”; How much is enough?; description and viewpoint.; and the story… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on June 11, 2009 at 10:28pm — No Comments

Call for Proposals: The Complete Guide to Writing Horror

The Complete Guide to Writing Horror is now accepting submissions. Your proposal should include a brief outline for the chapter and bio. Multiple proposals are permitted but authors will be limited to no more than two per author.

Chapters should be between 4000 and 10,000 words in Microsoft Word or .rtf format.

Deadline for chapter proposals is June 15, 2009. Acceptances will be sent by June 30, 2009 and final drafts of chapters due by August 31, 2009.

Chapters… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on May 26, 2009 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Have you read Death Masks yet?

Now's the time to pick up your copy of Death Masks. It's 40% off at Fictionwise.
http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook66570.htm

Added by Kim Richards on May 20, 2009 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Take a little time to world build.

Kim Richards Worldbuilding workshop May 17-23rd http://romancewriterandreader.ning.com/profile/THETIPPINGPOINTWORKSHOPS There's still time to sign up.

This workshop will be via email so it's a great opportunity to get your questions answered and some direct feedback. Join us!

Added by Kim Richards on May 12, 2009 at 4:49pm — No Comments

Linda Leon guest at Writer's Chatroom tonight

I'm moderating a chat tonight. Linda Leon is the guest author at tonight's Writer's Chatroom. 7 p.m. est
www.writerschatroom.com No password needed.
Come by and see what this cookbook author and ghost writer has to say.

Added by Kim Richards on May 3, 2009 at 9:46am — No Comments

Update on Damnation Books

Sent out eleven acceptances for Damnation Books yesterday. We've got a couple more anticipated which means we're almost at the half way mark for the September launch.
We've got some really interesting stories. For example, one of the novels I couldn't put down until I read the entire thing. Nice huh?

I spent most of the day on Thursday sending rejections. Talk about not fun.
We need more erotica in dark settings though.

Added by Kim Richards on May 2, 2009 at 3:10pm — No Comments

World Building Workshop

May 17 - 23 Class # 1 - World Building (scifi/fantasy) Workshop (20 seats available)

Registration Fee: $35.00

Registration Fee: for WRDF Members: $25.00

Instructor: Kim Richards

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Based off of her chapter in The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction, Kim Richards discusses the building blocks of creating worlds for science fiction and fantasy. Aspects of the workshop include: Why we need to world build? Where and how to get started. Research,… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on April 24, 2009 at 10:36pm — No Comments

Announcement!! Damnation Books

My husband and I have opened a new ebook company called Damnation Books. We launch in September 2009 with twenty-five titles and are open for submissions now. You can see the guidelines at www.damnationbooks.com

Damnation books wants dark fiction. Horror, dark fantasy, thrillers, paranormals, science fiction and erotica (in horror, dark fantasy, paranormal and science fiction settings). We want stort stories, novellas and novel length works.

Please check us out. If you're… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on March 31, 2009 at 6:42pm — 1 Comment

Just two weeks until my online workshop on Celtic Magic begins

There's still room. The class is based upon the research I did for a chapter in an upcoming book on writing fantasy magic. My chapter is about--Celtic magic. I will share it with my students. I learned a lot I'd like to pass on to you.

April 12 - 18 Class # 1 - Celtic Magic Workshop

Registration Fee: $35.00

Registration Fee for WRDF Members: $25.00

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Every writer wants to ‘get it right’ with respect to cultures and background. Weaving… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on March 29, 2009 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Death Masks news

Hey y'all!
I've got to self-promote a little. My thriller/horror, Death Masks has been
out as an ebook for a year. It's now available in paperback form. It's a
2008 EPPIE finalist. Check it out on my website:
www.kim-richards.com I'd appreciate it if you'd buy a copy.

Kim Richards
www.kim-richards.com

Added by Kim Richards on March 16, 2009 at 5:01pm — 1 Comment

I'm teaching workshops at The Tipping Point

April 12 - 18 Class # 1 - Celtic Magic Workshop (20 seats available)

Aug. 16 - 26 Class # 2 - Celtic Magic Workshop (20 seats available)

Registration Fee: $35.00

Registration Fee for WRDF Members: $25.00

Instructor: Kim Richards lives and writes in Northern California. She attributes her success to two mentors she met online and a myriad of writers willing to share their advice over the years. Now it's Kim's turn to pay it forward. She has chapters in several how-to guides… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on March 4, 2009 at 4:32pm — No Comments

EPICon

Okay, so I don't go to EPICon until next week but I'm excited already. Death Masks is up for an Eppie in the horror category. YAY!

I'm looking forward to the signing on Friday evening. It's been a while since I've done one face to face with people. I love being online but there's nothing like a good conversation. You just can't get the body language over the computer. It's also been a couple of years since I attended a conference. I love going to those because I always come home… Continue

Added by Kim Richards on February 24, 2009 at 11:29am — 1 Comment