'Mother Howl', New Short Story By Craig Clevenger!
We have some great news to share with you today! Badass author and fan favorite, Craig Clevenger, has relented (after much wheedling on my part,) to share two exclusive short stories! The first one is called mother howl and can be read in our Author Shorts section. (The second, subcarrier, will be posted next week.) Both are from his forthcoming novel, Saint Heretic (2010).
In addition, we have a few exciting updates from Craig: His story 'The Numbers Game' was published last February in the anthology San Francisco Noir Two. Next week he is heading to Oregon to read both 'Dermaphoria' and 'The Contortionist's Handbook' for Blackstone audio books!
Most exciting OF ALL...drum roll, please... Craig and I have been discussing his return to The Cult as a visiting instructor. Craig is interested in leading a series of two week long "shotgun" workshops, limited to 12-15 students. The focus will be geared intensely on one aspect of the writing craft. These workshops will run throughout the year as his schedule permits.
We are discussing it further when he returns from narrating the audio books. But we should have an update for you by the end of this month. So stay tuned for more details as this exciting opportunity develops.
For now, enjoy mother howl, and be sure to check out San Francisco Noir Two!
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does that say 776 reads and no comments? good lord, very cool mirka, great job, i'm thrilled about every aspect of this
peace,
richard
Wow. Just wow.
What a fantastic opportunity! Any idea how these lucky few participants will be chosen? Is the 'Call Dibs' system still a valid method of selection, because if so...
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Dibs!
the man is a stud. period. and color me there for the class. seriously, deposit in hand if need be. you read it here.
what do we have to do to get into that class?
The 'shotgun' workshops are going to be like mini versions of the Master's Intensives with a smaller class size and a more narrow focus.
I had asked Craig if he might be interested in leading another Master's Intensive which is a 4-6 week online workshop much like a class. Though Craig enjoyed both of the Intensives he taught, his schedule doesn't permit a 4-6 week commitment. He is more interested in teaching what he described as 'two week, shotgun' workshops with a limited class size so he can work with each participant more closely and focus on specific aspects of writing. We discussed it as a kind of Visiting Instructor series.
Craig is amazing instructor. I've read through his lectures and his 'homework' assignments and the assignments read almost like an another lecture. It's a real privilage to have him consider and offer an ongoing opportunity for authors to study with him.
Any idea what month we're talking about?
Always wanted to try one of these - need to save cash.
I don't, sorry. I'll know more in two weeks once he gets back from taping the audio books.
This is fantastic news all around!
You all BACK OFF!!!
I'm the one who needs help, PICK ME!!!
Vote for D
This is the best news I had in a long time.
(And yes, I am still alive. Going back in the workshop as well. See you all soon hopefully).
Bateman.
Neat.
BATEMAN !!
welcome back
I don't know you yet Bateman but I'm loving the name...
It is ten days later...
Sorry, about the delay everyone, but the second story is going to have to wait until Craig is back from Oregon. I need some help with formatting. It's well worth the wait though, I promise!