I just received this email from Susanne Pascal, Chairperson for Lake Winnipeg Writers' Group's "Write on the Lake" contest. It appears that my short story, "Angel," won First in Fiction:
"Dear Chuck,
On behalf of the Lake Winnipeg Writers' Group I would like to congratulate you for your fiction entry being awarded FIRST Prize in our 2014 creative writing contest.
Please forward an electronic copy of Angel to Voices editor Maurice Guimond at voiceseditor@mts.net as soon as possible so that your story can be included in the next edition of Voices.
I will be in touch regarding the book launch in May and will forward your prize cheque as soon as possible. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Susanne Pascal
-chairperson for the Write on the Lake Contest committee"
Some of you may recall that I won this same contest last year, with my story "And Then It Rained." Two years in a row, and I'm happy to report that the elation hasn't diminished one iota!
Now I think I'll go float on the ceiling for a while...maybe quite a while!
Saturday, 1 March 2014
My Links For March
First of all, do NOT forget this one, it's VERY important: 524230_10201017551306723_255111181_n.jpg
FB Author's Page: https://www.facebook.com/tacscwl
Twitter: @tacscwl on Twitter
FB Author's Page: https://www.facebook.com/tacscwl
Twitter: @tacscwl on Twitter
GoodReads: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers
Barnes and Noble: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/c.-w.-lovatt
And for Amazon:
Germany: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers Spain: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers France:The Adventures of Charlie Smithers Italy: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers Brazil: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers Japan: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers and Australia: http://www.amazon.com.au/The-Adventures-Charlie-Smithers-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00A4A407U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394159656&sr=8-1&keywords=the+adventures+of+charlie+smithers
Sunday, 23 February 2014
My Interview With Harper Jewel
Check out my interview with the warm and wonderful Harper Jewel, on her Sunday Morning Brunch!
http://www.facebook.com/l/aAQEwRaz9/harperjewel.blogspot.com/?zx=f6664a7965d656c6
http://www.facebook.com/l/aAQEwRaz9/harperjewel.blogspot.com/?zx=f6664a7965d656c6
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
Josiah Stubb - Work Continuing Nicely on the Cover Art
This is like watching a flower blossom!
Cover artist, Peter Fussey, wrote: "A little bit of work done on the sterncastle of the ship this evening. Hopefully get a lot more done this weekend.
Josiah Stubb by C.W Lovatt. published by Wild Wolf Publishing."
So everyone leave Peter alone this weekend, y'hear!! Let the man work!
Cover artist, Peter Fussey, wrote: "A little bit of work done on the sterncastle of the ship this evening. Hopefully get a lot more done this weekend.
Josiah Stubb by C.W Lovatt. published by Wild Wolf Publishing."
So everyone leave Peter alone this weekend, y'hear!! Let the man work!
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Josiah Stubb - Preliminary Sketch
We're getting really close now! I just viewed a preliminary sketch by the very talented artist, Peter Fussey, revealing his idea for the cover of my soon-to-be released novel, "Josiah Stubb." I must say that I strongly concur! It's going to look even better than I'd ever imagined!
This is Peter's introduction of his drawing, and his thoughts on what the final product will be like:
"This is the rough (very rough) for Josiah Stubb by C.W Lovatt, published by Wild Wolf Publishing.
I think this is going to be quite an artsy cover, with the ship in the background fading off into the early dawn mist and the boats in the foreground sharper and more detailed. I think I'm going to enjoy this one. :)"
This is Peter's introduction of his drawing, and his thoughts on what the final product will be like:
"This is the rough (very rough) for Josiah Stubb by C.W Lovatt, published by Wild Wolf Publishing.
I think this is going to be quite an artsy cover, with the ship in the background fading off into the early dawn mist and the boats in the foreground sharper and more detailed. I think I'm going to enjoy this one. :)"
It is 1758 and The Seven Years War is raging. The military
might of the British and French empires collide in a desperate bid to control
the key strategic Fortress of Louisbourg and, in turn, Quebec and French-held
North America.
One man caught amidst the bloodshed is the young grenadier, Josiah
Stubb. Raised by a whore amidst poverty and incest, Josiah seemed doomed
from birth to a life in the gutter. His attempt to leave his sordid past
behind leads him to Louisbourg, but it comes back to haunt him in the form of a
gifted officer, battling his own inner demons.
As the siege blazes towards its inevitable bloody climax, will
Josiah live to overcome the formidable obstacles that keep him chained to his
past, or will his aspirations for a better life die with him on the brooding
shores of Ile Royale?
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Josiah Stubb - Only A Few Weeks Away
Everything's been sent in on my end, so it won't be long now!
"It is 1758 and the siege of Louisbourg is raging. The military might of the British and French empires collide in a desperate bid to control the key strategic fortress and, in turn, Quebec and French-held North America.
One man caught amidst the bloodshed is the young grenadier, Josiah Stubb. Raised by a whore amidst poverty and incest, Josiah seemed doomed from birth to a life in the gutter. His attempt to leave his sordid past behind leads him to Louisbourg, but it comes back to haunt him in the form of a gifted officer, battling his own inner demons.
As the siege blazes towards its inevitable bloody climax, will Josiah live to overcome the formidable obstacles that keep him chained to his past, or will his aspirations for a better life die with him on the brooding shores of Ile Royale?"
"It is 1758 and the siege of Louisbourg is raging. The military might of the British and French empires collide in a desperate bid to control the key strategic fortress and, in turn, Quebec and French-held North America.
One man caught amidst the bloodshed is the young grenadier, Josiah Stubb. Raised by a whore amidst poverty and incest, Josiah seemed doomed from birth to a life in the gutter. His attempt to leave his sordid past behind leads him to Louisbourg, but it comes back to haunt him in the form of a gifted officer, battling his own inner demons.
As the siege blazes towards its inevitable bloody climax, will Josiah live to overcome the formidable obstacles that keep him chained to his past, or will his aspirations for a better life die with him on the brooding shores of Ile Royale?"
Sunday, 2 February 2014
Best Book Display Ever!!
A big shout out to Campus Books at Brandon University! This is the display one sees upon walking through the doors. Behold"The Adventures of Charlie Smithers", loud and proud, front row and center, along with several copies of the literary journal, "Voices", each containing at least one of my short stories. I've been told they're selling rather well.
Thanks BU!
Thanks BU!
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