Saturday, January 30, 2016

Contest, Audio Book, and Audience Participation by BJ Neblett

Hello again, it’s been a while. But never fear I’ve been putting my time to good use. Just this month I have completed two wonderful short stories (more on them coming up) and have gotten into a new novel! Thanks for all of the support and well wishes over the holidays. I hope your new year is starting off to be a great one. I especially want to take a moment to thank a couple of friends who were very supportive and helpful this past year: Matt Buscemi, a prolific and wonderful author; Kelly (KJ) McPike, another good friend and author with her first novel published this past year, “Xodus”; Joe Williams, my buddy and Thursday night meatloaf indulger. And to Alissa Berger, another terrific author, but more than that, the best bud anyone could hope to have!
As for you my loyal readers, I have a couple of surprises as well as requests. I have entered my romance novel “Never Let A Vegetarian Pack Your Lunch” (yes, it’s romance) in a contest for publication. But… I need votes in order to be considered and read! If you could take a moment and hop over to Inkitt, scroll down to find my book and then click on my book (Never Let A Vegetarian…) and vote by clicking the heart at the bottom. They may ask you to sign up, but it’s a simple process and you can just make up a name and password if you like. No salesman will call, I promise! Thanks!
Also, my short story “The Man Who Wouldn’t Die” has been made into an audio book of sorts on Youtube. The young man who did it is in high school and can use your support. You can click here: Man Who Wouldn’t Die, or on the link to the right. Once again big thanks!
I will see you very soon. Till then, as always, thanks for being there. Link, like, comment and share the love!
Peace,

BJ

Friday, December 4, 2015

New Story Release/Speaking At The Library by BJ Neblett

Hello again! I am currently buried over with new thoughts and ideas for several new short stories, fantasy and romance, as well as having started a new novel. More on these projects to come, so stay tuned. In the meantime the new issue of Paradox Ethereal Magazine is out and features one of my stories as well as a beautiful, touching story by my friend and fellow author KJ McPike titled Hands. You may remember KJ from my September 21 post announcing her new book Xodus. You can click the image to the right for the direct link to Paradox Ethereal Magazine. It is a free download for all and editor Mary Vareli does a great job with the mag. Please be sure to leave comments for her and share the link. Thanks.
This Thursday, December 10, I will be speaking at the Ballard Branch Public Library in Seattle. If you are in the area I encourage you to stop by for their wonderful monthly writers series It's About Time. It starts at 6 PM, runs about two hours, features guests speakers and open mike, and is free. I will be speaking on the art of Flash Fiction. Please come by and say hello. For more info simply click here: Ballard Public Library, It's About Time.
Finally, for a couple of new poems and a few words of inspiration and interest, click over to my poetry blog, Here For A Season. Or simply click the link to the right.
Time flies as they say... the year is nearly over. If I don't see you sooner have a very joyous and peaceful holiday season.
Peace,
BJ Neblett

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Recovery, New Story and Library Talk by BJ Neblett

Well I am still here, although there were times this past week when I thought I might feel better dead. I now have a greater appreciation for my friend Kristin and what she must have gone through. Having your gallbladder out is no picnic, no matter what the doctor or anyone else may tell you. I had the ‘simple’ procedure on Monday, five days ago, and am still very sore and achy. I was off work all week and when I return I am on light duty, no heavy lifting for three weeks. And here I thought I’d be up and about, doing well in a couple of days! Anywho, the doc says everything went well and it was the wise decision to have the operation now as I had quite a few stones built up and they were partially blocking one of the tubes… whatever that means. Thanks to everyone at Swedish Hospital First Hill in Seattle for making my stay an easy one, and to my friend Alissa for being there for me. And thanks to all of you out there in blogland for the wishes and prayers.
I didn’t get as much work done while off as I had hoped, meaning basically none. I did manage to finish a new story; more on that another time. Also, as mentioned before, I will be guest speaker at December’s It’s About Time, at the Ballard (Seattle) Branch Library. I did manage to get my talk on Flash Fiction finalized. Those of you in the area please plan to stop by Thursday, December 10th, at 6 PM. It’s free and only lasts about two hours, with a Q&A period and an open mike segment.
December 1st the new edition of Paradox Ethereal Magazine hits the ether, available on line as a free download for all. It will feature a story by me as well as a powerful, touching short story by my friend and fellow author KJ McPike. Be sure to check it out and leave comments for the magazine’s wonderful and hard working publisher Mary. If you are not familiar with KJ McPike and her new young adult fantasy Xodus, just click here.
Thanks for taking time out to read my blogs and for putting up with my ranting and ramblings. As always, link, like, comment and be sure to share the love. C’ya next time.
Peace,
BJ