Author Topic: So, I wrote a story that got published... (Read 9028 times)

ShyGuy · « **on:** August 22, 2009, 01:06:31 AM »

..In a book. I have been practicing writing fiction for a while now and submitted a story to a classified ad that my grandma clipped out of the paper for me. The publisher liked my story and put it in his anthology. The book is called Dead Night in Spokane, and it's a collection of crime short stories. My story is called Firebug, and it involves a pyromaniac. I named one of my characters Evan after Evan Burchfield (but a different personality)

Anyway, I just got back from my first reading and signing at a local bookstore and had a good time. I asked Pap64 and Pale about putting a link to the book on Amazon and they said it was okay as long as I didn't force anyone to buy my book. buy a minimum of three copies or I will break your arm.

http://www.amazon.com/Stories-Night-Spokane-Barbara-Curtis/dp/0976876892/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250917538&sr=8-1

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2009, 01:15:45 AM »

Thats pretty awesome. I might be able to order a copy in a few days. Congrats.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2009, 01:31:38 AM »

Wow congratulations ShyGuy! Did you get paid at all?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2009, 01:44:32 AM »

Little bit. It's a small publisher. I'm was just happy to get published.

ThePerm · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2009, 02:40:58 AM »

good job dude. I'v been interesting in writing myself. I think it is a natural transition from constant forum posts to writing. I've ntoiced though that as soon as i start writing i get a bit of block. I've been writing a script for like 3 years and only have 57 pages. I think i'll start writing again though. I have great ideas in my head, but getting them out is the problem.

One of my firends wrote this book
http://books.google.com/books?id=gzSmnVRq-B0C&dq=sindelar+therese&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=eTYt1l2-_n&sig=lWBd1uX5mJ1d8kAhFFjKXp8lSfA&hl=en&ei=iZKPSt3AA5KyswOFmpAM&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=&f=false

I have a signed copy. I've had it for a couple of years, but i still haven't read it. I read one of her short stories though which was awesome.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2009, 02:59:54 AM »

Can I take a guess that your initials are D.A.?

Khushrenada · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2009, 03:45:30 AM »

Way cool. I also like the tribute to Evan. Respect meter at max. If I get the chance, I'll check the story out man.

Mop it up · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2009, 04:41:13 PM »

It's always great to have a piece of published work on your résumé.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2009, 04:50:51 PM »

Has anyone else here ever been published?

Mop it up · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2009, 04:56:37 PM »

Not unless GameFAQs counts...

Stogi · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2009, 05:02:56 PM »

I have editorial credits in a science journal if that counts.

bustin98 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2009, 06:05:09 PM »

I did a small press comic book called Alien Force. The company is out of business and now some other publishing outfit has their name. Darned if I can't remember it though.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2009, 06:10:19 PM »

I also got published once in a tabletop poem book.

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2009, 06:11:22 PM »

Congrats, dude. Does Burchfield know? Anything that appeals to his ego = instant attention.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2009, 06:35:17 PM »

What, Evan can't be bothered to read the forums?

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2009, 07:16:26 PM »

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I named one of my characters Evan after Evan Burchfield (but a different personality)

So basically kind, nice, humble, and respectful?

Stogi · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2009, 07:25:04 PM »

Shyguy, I'd like to read it but not buy. Would you mind posting the entire story here?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:01:32 PM »

I can't according to the publisher's contract. Maybe an excerpt?

Stogi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:08:36 PM »

Sure. I'm interested in your writing style mostly.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:30:26 PM »

This is the passage I read last night.

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"Hey, did you know pyromania is pretty rare? It usually exhibits itself in young males and they sometimes derive sexual satisfaction from watching their target burn, it's called Pyrophillia. They also don't set something on fire and leave, they get the enjoyment from watching the burning.”

“Fantastic. Look, I'm going to load one of my dad's shotguns and set it next to my bed tonight. Home invasion laws means I can shoot anyone who comes inside the house right?”

“I don't think it's supposed to work quite like that. Besides, couldn't they just set your house on fire from the outside?”

I hung up on Evan at that point. What if they got rid of Rufus so he wouldn't bark while they were spraying gasoline on the side of our house tonight? I knew I wasn't going to sleep well.

One of the most miserable feelings in the whole entire world is a waking up in the middle of the night and it's still hot and dry even though the sun has went down, but you still have goosebumps because you're creeped out that you are next on a pyro's hit list. I drug myself to the bathroom for a drink of water. Things looked normal, I decided to peak into Lucy's room. Lucy wasn't there.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2009, 12:33:14 PM »

I think this is pretty damn cool. Way to go!

I have a friend who was published in an anthology. He never told me. I found out second hand. And this isn't like some friend I see once every two years. This is one of my best friends that I see at least once a week. I have no idea why this big news wasn't something he immediately shared with everyone.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2009, 12:45:30 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on August 22, 2009, 01:44:32 AM

Little bit. It's a small publisher. I'm was just happy to get published.

You said you got published, but was it a one time "hey, you got published!" payment, or do you get a small chunk from continued sales?

or was the payment for doing the book signing?

Stogi · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2009, 02:11:53 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on August 22, 2009, 08:30:26 PM

This is the passage I read last night.

Quote
"Hey, did you know pyromania is pretty rare? It usually exhibits itself in young males and they sometimes derive sexual satisfaction from watching their target burn, it's called Pyrophillia. They also don't set something on fire and leave, they get the enjoyment from watching the burning.”

“Fantastic. Look, I'm going to load one of my dad's shotguns and set it next to my bed tonight. Home invasion laws means I can shoot anyone who comes inside the house right?”

“I don't think it's supposed to work quite like that. Besides, couldn't they just set your house on fire from the outside?”

I hung up on Evan at that point. What if they got rid of Rufus so he wouldn't bark while they were spraying gasoline on the side of our house tonight? I knew I wasn't going to sleep well.

One of the most miserable feelings in the whole entire world is a waking up in the middle of the night and it's still hot and dry even though the sun has went down, but you still have goosebumps because you're creeped out that you are next on a pyro's hit list. I drug myself to the bathroom for a drink of water. Things looked normal, I decided to peak into Lucy's room. Lucy wasn't there.

I knew this would happen. Now I want to read it all!

Caterkiller · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:13:14 PM »

ShyGuy, this is awesome! Good job dude! I just may have to get a book to support you!

ShyGuy · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:49:01 PM »

Payment for first printing then royalties for additional printings.

Maybe I can make a copy of the book a mafia prize. Does that sound narcissistic?

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