A New Leaf

Sometimes we need to turn a new leaf. Many times the best thing to do is return to basics. That’s exactly what I plan to do. Over the past couple years I’ve been busy playing the waiting game, otherwise known as “writing”. If you think it takes a long time to write a novel, or a tale of any length, let me tell you, it takes much, much longer for it to find a home, for it to reach readers.

Once a writer gains readership, the worst thing that can happen, in my opinion, is not to keep them supplied with more stories. Therein lies the dilemma for any emerging writer: how to keep readers while playing the waiting game.

Luckily for me, most of my readers were gained through self-publishing. I guess you can see where I’m headed now… Yes, that’s right, I plan to self-publish again. And continue to do so, at various intervals, primarily to fill the void left by publishers who, in their defense, have their own timetables to deal with.

What does that mean for you, loyal reader? A steady supply of Brett Williams fiction, that’s what! Look for me to kick-start things with the anthology SEX-CRAZED TALES, coming this summer. A seedy sampler of Brett Williams fiction.

I also plan to pursue traditional publishing; however, why waste a publisher’s time submitting stuff they don’t have time to read? Of course I will still submit to markets I’m eager to work in. I will also list “available / unpublished” work here. If you are an editor or publisher, be sure to check out what I have available. Who knows, it might be just what you’re looking for. :D

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The Dancer at Brokkton Inn — Now Available!

Rumors, spread by whores, spoke of a woman. A whore much like themselves. These tales spoke of a woman, with the strength of three men, killing in the night and disappearing with the moon. Tales of a thief stealing from kings.

A woman so beautiful no man could resist her. So exotic, no man could possess her for long. The tales spoke of a woman whose passion burned hotter than the pits of Demarkos. Whose loyalty held stronger than the gates of Geodeus.

This woman, promised the rumors, brandished an exquisite dagger. A dagger encrusted with the image of a serpent, having rubies for eyes.

Now Kalanna, having discovered such a dagger, must decide to fight, and ultimately flee, the only life she’s ever known. Or remain an object to be purchased by men, night after night.

Either choice, will begin with a dance and end with pain…

Buy now from Hellfire Publishing.

 

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The Dancer at Brokkton Inn

“The Dancer at Brokkton Inn”, coming this spring from Hellfire Publishing, is my tale of a legend born. Readers of gritty sword and sorcery, as well as readers who love strong female leads, should enjoy it.

Stay tuned for updates. BTW,… isn’t the cover art beautiful? Dara England did a wonderful job.

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Daily Bites of Flesh 2011

Now available from Pill Hill Press, Daily Bites of Flesh 2011. Daily Bites offers up a tasty bite of flash fiction–one for every day of the year.

Check out “Through the Curtains” (originally published online at New Bedlam) and the sequel, “Through the Bars.”

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Horrorwired

Horrorwired, an anthology of short horror stories originally published in digital formats by Darkside Digital, will be released as a limited edition trade hardcover. I’m so thrilled to have my story, “The Rot,” included in this prestigious collectors’ edition. Horrorwired will be produced only for Delirium hardcover subscribers. Wow! Suffice to say, I’m stoked.

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