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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Presenting: Piercing the Darkness |
Okay, everything is finally in order for me to announce the project I've been working on. This past semester at UMKC, I took a class titled, Language, Literacy, & Power. It was a class filled with dreadful reading assignments, more papers to turn in than I could imagine (the class was writing intensive), and a professor who returned my midterm portfolio with feedback two days before my final portfolio was due. But it also provided one of the most wonderful experiences I've ever had in a college class. The class was service-learning based, and we all signed up for small groups to work with literacy in our community. I joined a group working with elementary-aged, underprivileged children. For an hour to an hour and a half every Friday, we worked with these kids on creating their own short story (one each week), allowing them to create, think, and participate in a fun environment while also helping their literacy skills. The more I met these kids, the more I realized how little they have. When discussing the wants or desires of a character one week, we asked the kids what they wanted in their own life. "A mom," said one. "A book," said another. It was heartbreaking. But it was also a blessing to see them grow during the semester, going from not even wanting to be in the room with us the first week, to being excited and waiting for us to show up by the end of the semester, showing us work they wrote on their own time and asking us to read it. During this time, I decided I wanted to do something for these children. But not just them - kids just like them all across the country. But how? And it hit me - a book. An anthology where all the money would go to a children's literacy charity. The seed was planted. I started talking to a couple authors, trying to determine if this idea was even feasible, what potential hazards were involved, and how would I get it from idea to finished product. I began in earnest, interacting, reading, and forming a plan of attack. Which leads me to announce Piercing the Darkness, an anthology which will feature 27 authors, and all the money from sales going to the Children's Literacy Initiative. Make no mistake - this is not a kid's book. But I feel the title fits perfectly with both the subject matter and the idea of fighting children's illiteracy in our country. Thanks to Dave Barnett, the anthology will be published through Necro Publications. So, without further ado, here are the 27 authors (in alphabetical order) who will appear in Piercing the Darkness: David Bain Gary Braunbeck Kealan Patrick Burke Sandy DeLuca Robert Dunbar Greg F. Gifune Janet Joyce Holden Gerard Houarner Jonathan Janz Brian Keene Jack Ketchum Joe R. Lansdale Edward Lee Ronald Malfi Elizabeth Massie C. Dennis Moore James A. Moore Gene O’Neill Monica O’Rourke Gord Rollo Mary SanGiovanni Lucy Snyder Jeff Strand T.T. Zuma Tim Waggoner F. Paul Wilson Simon Wood |
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| Author: | ttzuma [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Presenting: Piercing the Darkness |
This is a stunning project in terms of scope and it's charitable gifts. You are to be congratulated on creating this project and for getting all of these author's to contribute Craig. It really is amazing. |
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| Author: | SandyDeLuca [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:21 pm ] |
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| Author: | JJHolden [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:55 pm ] |
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This is the coolest of the cool, Craig! |
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| Author: | KeithMinnion [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:05 am ] |
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What a wonderful project! Best of luck with it Craig! |
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| Author: | BrentJenkins [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:25 am ] |
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Holy crap that's a helluva lineup! Now I know what your mysterious "how do I contact you about a secret something" post in Ed Lee's forum was all about. |
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| Author: | Nanci [ Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:26 am ] |
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Congratulations Craig - sounds like a winner |
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| Author: | CDennisMoore2 [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:00 pm ] |
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I want to thank Craig for inviting me to be a part of this, I was touched by his story and I'm honored to be featured alongside such amazing talent. |
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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:11 pm ] |
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I appreciate the kind words, everyone. This project means a lot to me. How about leaking a few titles, shall we? "King of Shadows" by Joe R. Lansdale "Exit Strategy" by Tim Waggoner "Pest Control" by C. Dennis Moore "Husband of Kellie" by T.T. Zuma "Cannonball Lycanthrope" by Janet Joyce Holden As an aside, I think Janet wins for coolest title. 
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| Author: | ttzuma [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:48 am ] |
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| Author: | Hellolost [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:54 am ] |
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And when do we get to purchase this.... hmmmm |
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| Author: | JJHolden [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:52 am ] |
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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:31 am ] |
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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:31 am ] |
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Here's a near-final Table of Contents, listed in alphabetical order.... David Bain – "On (and Off) a Country Road" Gary Braunbeck – Title Forthcoming Kealan Patrick Burke – “Haven” Sandy DeLuca – “Dealing With Mama Lila” Robert Dunbar – “The Folly” Greg Gifune – “Obedient Flies” Janet Joyce Holden – “Cannonball Lycanthrope” Gerard Houarner – “Spider Goes to Market” Jonathan Janz – “Throwing Monsters” Brian Keene – “The Viking Plays Patty Cake” Jack Ketchum – “Brave Girl” Joe R. Lansdale – “King of Shadows” Edward Lee – “The Ushers” Ronald Malfi – “I’m So Sorry for Your Loss” Elizabeth Massie – “Fire” C. Dennis Moore – “Pest Control” James A. Moore – Title Forthcoming Gene O’Neill – “Dance of the Blue Lady” Monica O’Rourke – Title Forthcoming Gord Rollo – “Timothy Meek” Mary SanGiovanni – “Letting Go” Lucy Snyder – “Miz Ruthie Pays Her Respects” Jeff Strand – “The Fierce Stabbing and Subsequent Post-Death Vengeance of Scooter Brown” Tony Tremblay – “Husband of Kellie” Tim Waggoner – “Exit Strategy” F. Paul Wilson – “Traps” Simon Wood – “Shadow Chaser” |
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| Author: | ttzuma [ Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:44 am ] |
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A lot of authors are sharing a title, I wonder if it's a series of themed stories. |
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| Author: | CDennisMoore2 [ Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:53 am ] |
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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:59 am ] |
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| Author: | ttzuma [ Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:56 pm ] |
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Oh..ahhhh... Ha!...Too funny...I knew it all the time...ha!...I'm laughing about it...ha! Pulled a fast one on you guys...thinking I didn't know... |
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| Author: | Greg F. Gifune [ Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:59 am ] |
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Proud to be associated with this project. Good on Craig for putting it together. G. |
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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:24 am ] |
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| Author: | davidbain [ Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:03 pm ] |
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My story title has been changed to "The House in Syrus Holler." |
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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:01 am ] |
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26 of the 27 stories are now in my possession. And to ease Tony's mind, nobody is sharing a title anymore.  With one story still to arrive, the current word count is just over 132,000! David Bain – “The House in Cyrus Holler” Gary Braunbeck – Title Forthcoming Kealan Patrick Burke – “Haven” Sandy DeLuca – “Dealing With Mama Lila” Robert Dunbar – “The Folly” Greg Gifune – “Obedient Flies” Janet Joyce Holden – “Cannonball Lycanthrope” Gerard Houarner – “Spider Goes to Market” Jonathan Janz – “Throwing Monsters” Brian Keene – “The Viking Plays Patty Cake” Jack Ketchum – “Brave Girl” Joe R. Lansdale – “King of Shadows” Edward Lee – “The Ushers” Ronald Malfi – “I’m So Sorry for Your Loss” Elizabeth Massie – “Fire” C. Dennis Moore – “Pest Control” James A. Moore – “Abattoir Blues” Gene O’Neill – “Dance of the Blue Lady” Monica O’Rourke – “This is My Flesh” Gord Rollo – “Timothy Meek” Mary SanGiovanni – “Letting Go” Lucy Snyder – “Miz Ruthie Pays Her Respects” Jeff Strand – “The Fierce Stabbing and Subsequent Post-Death Vengeance of Scooter Brown” Tony Tremblay – “Husband of Kellie” Tim Waggoner – “Exit Strategy” F. Paul Wilson – “Traps” Simon Wood – “Shadow Chaser” |
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| Author: | ttzuma [ Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:46 am ] |
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*Whew* I wasn't sure how I would keep them all straight! |
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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:26 pm ] |
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I am happy to report that I sent the manuscript off to Dave Barnett at Necro Publications last night. Things are getting close now! Here's a look at the final TOC, as they'll appear in the book. A couple new (and big) names have been added recently.  KING OF SHADOWS by Joe R. Lansdale QUIET BULLETS by Christopher Golden HAVEN by Kealan Patrick Burke BRAVE GIRL by Jack Ketchum DEALING WITH MAMA LILA by Sandy DeLuca HUSBAND OF KELLIE by T.T. Zuma OBEDIENT FLIES by Greg F. Gifune EXIT STRATEGY by Tim Waggoner ABATTOIR BLUES by James A. Moore CANNONBALL LYCANTHROPE by Janet Joyce Holden THROWING MONSTERS by Jonathan Janz THE FIERCE STABBING AND SUBSEQUENT POST-DEATH VENGEANCE OF SCOOTER BROWN by Jeff Strand THE HOUSE IN CYRUS HOLLER by David Bain COOKED by Jonathan Maberry MIZ RUTHIE PAYS HER RESPECTS by Lucy Snyder LETTING GO by Mary SanGiovanni THE VIKING PLAYS PATTY CAKE by Brian Keene SHADOW CHASER by Simon Wood THE FOLLY by Robert Dunbar SPIDER GOES TO MARKET by Gerard Houarner PEST CONTROL by C. Dennis Moore I’M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS by Ronald Malfi TIMOTHY MEEK by Gord Rollo TRAPS by F. Paul Wilson SEARCHING by Monica O’Rourke FIRE by Elizabeth Massie DANCE OF THE BLUE LADY by Gene O’Neill DINOSAUR DAY by Gary A. Braunbeck |
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| Author: | CDennisMoore2 [ Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:32 pm ] |
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Damn, that's a lot of stories, and some excellent names. Very proud to be counted among them, I think this is definitely for a great cause. |
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| Author: | ttzuma [ Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:45 pm ] |
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With one exception, this is a who's who of the horror genre! I am very proud to be associated with this great cause, and Craig is to be congratulated for his hard work in putting this together! I'm really looking forward to reading all of these stories. |
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| Author: | Craig Cook [ Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:54 pm ] |
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| Author: | ttzuma [ Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:41 pm ] |
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