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| I have writing news, stories and poems in magazines and anthologies, upcoming stories in magazines and anthologies, but why post anything? No one responds anyway. It is finally coming to a close. My time here will end. I don't think I ever really fit in here at Writing.com, or perhaps just never found my niche. I guess I am one of those people who are basically shy and try to fit but it never works. I blame no one but myself for this inability to connect. I'll keep writing, and perhaps this will be the only thing in my portfolio so I can occasionally update those who happen by to see what happened. Thanks for taking time to read through my work. I really do appreciate it more than you know. Patricia/E. A. Irwin |
Anthology Release! I am very excited to finally announce Fresh Fear: Contemporary Horror has been released and is now available in paperback and kindle forms. Very privileged to be among some great writers in this anthology of twenty-eight stories sure to please every horror enthusiast. My story, "Justice Through Twelve Steps" sits between the covers of this great book. Really stoked! http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Fear-James-Ward-Kirk/dp/0615915523/ref=sr_1_2?s=book... |
| Two of my stories, Died to Match and Tourniquet are included in two, yes two anthologies! Here it comes ... aimed right at your brain ... over twenty contributors in two volumes of horror waiting to invade your dreams and nightmares. Satan's Holiday and Welcome to your Nightmare complied by Yvonne Mason including a story by Nicolas Grabowsky sure to chill your bones. http://youtu.be/7n5aKGZ3ovs I will post places for purchase when the links are available, or you can send me a message and I'll hook you up with a book. |
| When checking my status here the other day, I noted I had closed my blog for many reasons, but I hadn't reopened it. So, I decided to do that. Don't really know why, but I did. Just call it a fickle moment of indecision. Last time I wrote in here it was in early 2011 announcing several items which were to be published. They were ... along with items in 2012 and there are upcoming stories set for release in several anthologies this year. Two major anthologies I hope will do well. Frankly, other than the few items written and either published or in the process, I haven't written much. There are times in our lives when sobering events remove all creativity from your brain and soul. My beloved nephew, Matthew, was killed in October of 2011. The light of my life. The only grandchild, the only nephew, and my sister's only child wiped off of the earth in the brutal twinkling of an eye. And as we come upon the second anniversary of his death I still wait for him to come through the door and tell us it's all been a dream instead of a nightmare. Our only solace as a small family, now back to the three women, is that Matthew knew Jesus intimately as his savior and he is at rest in the arms of God, never to know pain, suffering or loss. It is only we who remain who experience these emotions even though we rejoice Matthew is now in his permanent home. It's been a long two years filled with ups and downs, new jobs within my old job, a rekindled like of jewelry making to keep my brain in a creative attitude while thinking of stories to write. I have plenty of stories ... all without the ability to put them down on paper due to the loss of creative language. Or any language for that matter. But I'm hanging in there, waiting for the lines to drip from my pen no matter how dry the ink. For now I guess that's it. I still have my website if anyone is interested in checking me out. http://www.eairwin.webs.com Perhaps I'll stay a bit longer on this site even though I rarely visit. Something oddly comfortable even without what is deemed success in creating stories here for people to read. Ta and peace, |
| So far 2011 has gotten off to a great start after 2010 finished on a positive note with the release of In Darkness We Play, a horror poetry collection from five authors published by Triskaideka Books. Now available in print and Kindle at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/in-darkness-we-play-ebook/dp/B004NSV6C6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8... January ignited with my poem Incendiary featured at Blood Reads in their Spring issue. The poem can be read, along with other authors’ works, here: http://networkedblogs.com/cKi8l?a=share&ref=nf The call of love set up February as only horror writers can. House of Horrors moved into the print magazine venue with their first issue. Recompense, my horror love poem, appeared in this premier issue. The magazine can be purchased through Panic Press: http://panicpress.org/2011/ March blew into view with my short story My Dearest Reginald appearing in U Magazine, which can be purchased in print or downloaded here: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/Issue/170802 And if that wasn’t good enough, the story also made it into The Corner Club Press premier issue available here: http://www.thecornerclubpress.com/issues.html I want to thank everyone who continually supports my efforts at writing. As I’ve always said, I can’t do any of this without you, the readers, nor do I want to. Please drop by my newly updated website and sign the guestbook so I’ll know who visited. I won’t bite … I leave that to my characters. E. A. Irwin http://www.eairwin.webs.com |
January begins with a bang! My poem, "Incendiary" has been published at Blood Reads and released in the Spring 2011 issue available now. Hope you enjoy the read. And, while there, take some time to check out the other authors and their work. http://networkedblogs.com/cKi8l I would also love for you to visit my website and check out all the new items there. Look for updates on the News Page as well as future updates on Riley McCabe and various other releases. I can't do any of this without you ... nor do I want to. http://pamatthews.webs.com |
The Christmas Story Luke 2 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23 (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAW7kcEb6LE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0drpmaHITLA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YaGwI7GjlA&feature=related May you each experience His freely given love during this Blessed Christmas season and throughout the coming New Year. Merry Christmas everyone! Each of you are very special to me. I leave you with one of my favorite Christmas songs until we next meet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yudgy30Dd68 Patricia . |
New video trailer posted for "In Darkness We Play" horror poetry collection. Print book and eBook download available at Triskaideka Books http://triskaidekabookstore.com/os_commerce/product_info.php?products_id=30&osCs... |
In Darkness We Play I was chosen as on of the five authors to contribute to this collections. Fifteen of my poems appear within the covers. Come and play in the dark with us. We don't bite ... much. 5 authors tormented by dark visions have penned 15 poems each to chill the spine of Poe. 5 dark and disturbing visions for your pleasure have at last been combined into one volume. This collection will NOT make you feel cozy and warm. It will NOT make you think of love and happiness. No. It's designed for something much, much darker. This collection will play games with your mind and rape your soul. It will send you to the madhouse, screaming. Your warnings are for naught. Their eyes are blind, and their ears they do bleed. But you are not of the weak, are you?. You are strong of mind, spirit and body. You shant scream. Do you think you're immune? Think again. Available for purchase: Print Book $11.99, eBook $2.99 http://triskaidekabookstore.com/os_commerce/product_info.php?products_id=30&osCs... |
| Hello all; I have been gone for so long due to working 50 to 60 hours a week for the past seven months. Needless to say nothing other than some sleep and eating happened during that time. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to remain active on the site for quite a while. Soon I hope to change that as my schedule becomes a little less frantic. Then there was the whole recovery thing which would require a book to share. I will update soon though. I do have some great news though. In June, I submitted two poems for a Sanguis contest. This month I found out one of the poems "Unrestrained" became one out of two winners in the slots for poetry for the anthology Vicious Bites! Woo hoo! Also, my other poem "Empty Boxes of Ink" was also chosen for the anthology, however didn't win. I'm not upset though, none of my babies is a loser, perhaps misunderstood, but never a loser.  The anthology is now available through Amazon.com and anyone interested in reading great vampire stories and poems by some nice blood-thirsty writers can purchase Vicious Bites there. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453626417#_ Also, I submitted my first (and only) non-fiction piece to a contest Photograph of Death and just found out it was chosen as the winner. This has been submitted by the contest organizer for possible publication. I'll let you know what happens when I find out. Turns out July was a wonderful month for my babies. Something nice after being so uninspired for so long at work. |
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