Author Archives: Val

Two New Anthologies

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Val

I’ve just found out that two new anthologies were released, each one containing a short story of mine. The first is a horror anthology called Under the Stairs and is published by Wicked East Press. My story, “Night of the … Continue reading →

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Cover: “For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal”

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Val

I just received the cover for my upcoming novella, “For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal.” This is a romance story involving a college student, a professor, time travel, and android robots. Yep. Fun stuff. It’s scheduled for release this spring … Continue reading →

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Corgis Star on Cover!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Val

I’m pleased to unveil the cover of Corgi Capers, set for release in January! The cover was designed by Justin James

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Robots, Time Travel, and Luv

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Val

Following my trend of stretching my writing wings (away from predominantly writing horror), I’ve just received a contract for a novella I wrote. This one is new for me–a time travel romance involving robots! (It’s me we’re talking about here–you … Continue reading →

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Post-Apocalyptic

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Val

I’m pleased to announce that my short story “The Girl with Sunrise in her Hair” is scheduled for publication in Timid Pirate’s Finding Home: Community in Apocalyptic Worlds anthology. It’s a story told largely through the journal of one of … Continue reading →

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Interview on Blog Talk Radio

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Val

On September 29, I was interviewed along with some of DWB’s other authors, on Blog Talk Radio. If you missed it, you can listen to the show using the link below. My interview came around 50 minutes in: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rie_mcgaha/2011/09/29/dancing-with-bear-publishing It … Continue reading →

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Corgi Capers to be published!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Val

I am pleased to announce that my middle-grade mystery novel, CORGI CAPERS, has been accepted for publication at Dancing With Bear Publishing. It is the story of Adam Hollinger, a fifth-grader who dreams of a normal summer: playing All-Star baseball, … Continue reading →

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Writing Fantasy

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Val

I’m pleased to announce that my short story, “The Fire Beneath the Sea” has been accepted into the Wicked East Press anthology Here There Be Dragons. This is the first true fantasy story I have written, and it was actually … Continue reading →

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“A Lasting Impression” in New Moon Girls magazine

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Val

My latest story, “A Lasting Impression,” is out now (available here: http://www.newmoon.com/magazine/samples/September-October-2011.pdf until the end of October)! New Moon Girls is a magazine targeting girls aged 8 and up and is a wholesome alternative to the pressures of typical fashion … Continue reading →

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The Media Mail Inquisition, Post Office Fired, and Other Musings on Mail

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Val

I went to the Post Office today. They’ve been on my “list” for a while now but recently have incurred more wrath as a result of their new policy requiring that credit cards be signed in order to be used. … Continue reading →

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