Boy, editors, I tell ya...! When I was informed that one of my stories had won first in fiction on the Write on the Lake Contest for the second consecutive year, I was also told to send a digital copy to "Voices" capable editor, Maurice Guimond. In the body of the email, I also asked if this meant, due to all the other contest entries making demands on available space, that my regular submission, "Incomplete," was going to be bumped again. This was his reply:
"It's like you're psychic. If you want "Incomplete" to get in, you're just going to have to stop winning!
Congrats, "Angel" would have been my choice too.
-Maurice."
J. Jonah Jamison's got nothing on this guy, but it was well worth a laugh. Still, I think that's three issues now that "Incomplete" has been bumped. Oh well, it's a small price to pay, and there's always the fall. It'll have its day in the limelight, too.
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Josiah Stubb - In the Top 100
Day two, and "Josiah Stubb" is in the top 100 in Canada. The US and UK look promising, too!
http://www.amazon.ca/Josiah-Stubb-Siege-Louisbourg-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394840219&sr=1-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
http://www.amazon.ca/Josiah-Stubb-Siege-Louisbourg-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394840219&sr=1-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#3,809 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #30 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > War
- #40 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > War
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Friday, 14 March 2014
"Josiah Stubb" - Up and Running
Sorry for the delay, it was a matter of days not hours after all, but "Josiah Stubb" is now up and running on Amazon. If there's anything you should take away from this experience, it's not to take me along to the horse races with you. Obviously my predictions aren't worth a damn.
The paperback is due out in mid-April (in case you were wondering, this prediction is from Sam, not me)
"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?"
US: http://www.amazon.com/Josiah-Stubb-Siege-Louisbourg-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394798188&sr=1-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Josiah-Stubb-Siege-Louisbourg-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394798796&sr=1-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
CA: http://www.amazon.ca/Josiah-Stubb-Siege-Louisbourg-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394798957&sr=1-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
Au: http://www.amazon.com.au/Josiah-Stubb-The-Siege-Louisbourg-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394799090&sr=8-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
The paperback is due out in mid-April (in case you were wondering, this prediction is from Sam, not me)
"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?"
US: http://www.amazon.com/Josiah-Stubb-Siege-Louisbourg-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394798188&sr=1-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Josiah-Stubb-Siege-Louisbourg-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394798796&sr=1-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
CA: http://www.amazon.ca/Josiah-Stubb-Siege-Louisbourg-Lovatt-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394798957&sr=1-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
Au: http://www.amazon.com.au/Josiah-Stubb-The-Siege-Louisbourg-ebook/dp/B00IZKEIYQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394799090&sr=8-1&keywords=josiah+stubb
Sunday, 9 March 2014
Josiah Stubb - Won't Be Long Now
It's not up on Amazon yet, but it won't be long now. Peter Fussey has just finished the cover art for "Josiah Stubb." I'm so delighted with the result I'm wearing out the exclamation mark on my keyboard!!!!
Peter writes: "A week later than I wished, but finally it's finished!! Now I shall sleep for a week."
Don't worry about the delay, Peter, it was well worth the wait. Sleep well, my friend.
Stay tuned to this site folks, I think we're talking hours rather than days.
"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?"
Peter writes: "A week later than I wished, but finally it's finished!! Now I shall sleep for a week."
Don't worry about the delay, Peter, it was well worth the wait. Sleep well, my friend.
Stay tuned to this site folks, I think we're talking hours rather than days.
"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?"
Saturday, 8 March 2014
"Angel" - So Here's Me Blushing!
In 2012 Jean Parsons picked my story, "Roll of Honour," to win first place in the Canadian Stories "Lest We Forget" category, the first time any of my stories had ever won a competition. Naturally my gratitude knew no bounds, and I contacted her to tell her so. I discovered that she was a dear old thing, and ever since we continue to correspond. Even though we've never set eyes on one another, a warm friendship has blossomed, the kind that comes along only rarely in a lifetime. Without fail, amongst all of the personal news, in every letter I receive, she continues to demand the latest about my writing, professing to be keenly interested. Therefore, when I was told that my story, "Angel," had taken first in fiction in the Lake Winnipeg Writers' Group competition, "Write On The Lake," Jean was one of the first people I told, and knowing that she would want to read it, took the liberty of attaching it to the email.
This is what I received from her this morning:
"Good Morning Chuck
I have read the story "Angel" about three times now and each time I find something new to contemplate. You write with such depth and compassion. I see more and more why you should consider yourself A WRITER--perhaps moving towards becoming a GREAT WRITER.
All I can say is, "KEEP AT IT."
Cheers,
Jean"
Granted, she's biased, but god I love that woman!
PS: I'll be publishing "Angel" on this site sometime in May, after the spring issue of "Voices" has been released.
This is what I received from her this morning:
"Good Morning Chuck
I have read the story "Angel" about three times now and each time I find something new to contemplate. You write with such depth and compassion. I see more and more why you should consider yourself A WRITER--perhaps moving towards becoming a GREAT WRITER.
All I can say is, "KEEP AT IT."
Cheers,
Jean"
Granted, she's biased, but god I love that woman!
PS: I'll be publishing "Angel" on this site sometime in May, after the spring issue of "Voices" has been released.
Friday, 7 March 2014
Josiah Stubb - Almost There!
I posted the preliminary sketch for the cover art a few weeks ago. I thought you might be interested in how it's coming along. Artist, Peter Fussey, tells me there's just a little more detail to add: some men on the deck of the ship, a silhouette of the fortress in the background, and the title & author. Then it should be good to go.
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Check Out This Five Star Review for Charlie Smithers!
Another five star review for "The Adventure of Charlie Smithers;" this one by Mr. Blaine Coleman, the author of "Finding Roland McCray."
Thank you Mr. Coleman!
Thank you Mr. Coleman!
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Extraordinary Adventure Story like no Other!, March 2, 2014
By
Blaine Coleman (Richmond, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers (Kindle Edition)
I usually have no problem setting aside a good
book and read it in sections as time allows, but this is one of those
rare books that drew me in enough that I wanted to read it straight
through.
The Adventures of Charlie Smithers is a fast paced, action filled, and historically fascinating telling of the story of British manservant Charlie Smithers’s harrowing adventures in the heart of the darkest Africa in the mid-nineteenth century. The story is often humorous, sometimes poignant, and the writing has a wonderful poetic feel. Some sentences and paragraphs border on Magical Realism, in a good way. If you want a great adventure story that you’ll want to read straight through to find out what happens at the end, then this is the book for you.
I look forward to more from first time novelist Chuck Lovatt and I’m sure his future work won’t disappoint!
This is truly a Five Star book and I highly recommend it for anyone.
The Adventures of Charlie Smithers is a fast paced, action filled, and historically fascinating telling of the story of British manservant Charlie Smithers’s harrowing adventures in the heart of the darkest Africa in the mid-nineteenth century. The story is often humorous, sometimes poignant, and the writing has a wonderful poetic feel. Some sentences and paragraphs border on Magical Realism, in a good way. If you want a great adventure story that you’ll want to read straight through to find out what happens at the end, then this is the book for you.
I look forward to more from first time novelist Chuck Lovatt and I’m sure his future work won’t disappoint!
This is truly a Five Star book and I highly recommend it for anyone.
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