Anthologies

Hey, folks!

Most of the stories have been finalized, a couple more pending. Still need bios from a few of you. If I don't get something by the middle of May, I will have to make up something salacious. Mua-ha-ha!

Hey, folks!

Just wanted to remind those contributors of you who haven't already done so to please send me your updated bios if you have them, indicate if I should use an old one, etc.

Some more authors have already gotten back to me on first-round edits; I hope to hear from the rest of you soon!

On more of a down note, I'm sorry to announce that this year's anthology isn't going to make it into actual printed book form. The shortage of submissions doesn't justify the expense, and the shortage of time doesn't allow for opening the theme or extending the deadlines.

The fans who've already pre-ordered will be getting a refund for their copies, and should be hearing from the con staff if they haven't already.

But, searching for that silver lining, a PDF will mean that the anthology might reach a wider audience this time around, and drum up interest. So that if we do this again in the future, we might get more interest.

Please feel free to contact me either here or at christine@sabledrake.com with any questions.

Hey folks!

Just to let you know, half of the first-round edits have gone out. I expect/hope to get the other half done tonight.

So far, so good! And to the writers who submitted, thank you again!

As of right now, I have in my hot little hands (well, I have in the "Hotel Cabal" folder) a total of five stories.

They are from:
Stormy
Kathy
Kimberly T. (x2, you prolific thing!)
Charisma82

I also have two pieces of artwork from Christi.

And it seems that at least one story (by Minstrel75) got lost in the shuffle somewhere.

So. If you sent me something but it isn't mentioned here, send again and/or jab me!

Hey, folks!

Just a reminder, that deadline is almost upon us. Thus far I have received a few stories (and will be catching up on e-mails tomorrow). But if the book is going to happen this year, we'll need more!

I had a writer but things sorta fell by the wayside. I have an image in my mind that I'm hoping someone would be willing to take on as the start of a story. The image is going to be a woman, 1930s era, in one of the Hotel's rooms that's being flooded. Would anyone be willing to start with this and fill in the gaps to make a story?

Hey folks!

So far, I have gotten two story submissions and heard that I missed a third. If you have sent yours already, please comment here or pop me an e-mail, since I may have missed more. Sorry for the trouble!

And for those of you still dragging your tails, GET TO WORK!!! :D

Christine - I was wondering if my email with my story ever arrived?

And if any artists out there are looking for a story to illustrate, I don't have any takers yet.

Hopping online long enough to say that I just finished writing "Partners", the story for this year's Gargoyles Anthology; Christine, the rough draft should be in your email inbox now.

Anyone feeling like illustrating a scene from the story?  It features Matt Bluestone and Broadway. (I expanded to fifty times its prior size, one of the drabbles from my story/series "Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship".)

Hey, folks!

In light of the con's actual date being set a bit later in the summer than anticipated, we're giving everyone an extra month to get those anthology submissions sent in!

Now instead of March 1st, you have until April 1st. No Foolin'!

So, get on it! :D

but in his defense, he doesn't remember doing it.

Blasted characters.

Hi Artists,

I've got an idea for a drawing. Since I don't draw, I'll throw it out to someone who does, (and yes, it's tied to a story I'm working on).
If you're interested, let me know!

Thanks!

kathy

Hey there,

Can anyone give me a heads-up what episodes Hacker was in? I need to re-watch them to decide if I'm going to use Hacker, or someone else, as the main character in my story.

No pulp-noir here. Think "Hotel California." As a matter of fact, put that on continuous loop, chug a few rye and cokes, stay up till 4 am, until the music-alcohol-caffeine-exhaustion mix lets you see through time...on second thought, don't, we only need one person doing this story ;)

I remember last year people were considering doing art linked to my story, which didn't work as I did my story so fast and so late...well, not this year. ...anyone want to do some art inspired by the Eagles, something kinda 70's-psychedelic?

--Stormy

Hey, guys. I had a lot of fun with doing images for last year's anthology and I hope to provide some good illustrations for some of this year's stories. But there's one thing I'd like to do, and it's the reverse of how I normally do this. A while back, an image flashed into my head of someone in 1930's-40's era dress (male or female, I'm open) stuck in a furnished room that's being flooded. If I recall correctly, one of the rooms that was briefly shown in "Revelations" was also flooded. I'd like to do this, but I cannot for the life of me come up with a story for why this person would be in there.

Would any of you be willing to come up with that story?

Hey, sabledrake, I was just curious to know if there are anymore copies left of the Anthologies from this year's Gathering. I'm interested in purchasing a couple if there are still some available ^^

Thanks!

Hotel Cabal Anthology Submission Guidelines

The Gathering of the Gargoyles continues its tradition with a fifth annual anthology of original fan work!

History and mystery, Illuminati hideout, place of power, deathtrap, mind-game … any or all of these and more … this is a building with many, many doors. Open one and see what’s inside. Reserve a room, or a suite. Check in. Get comfy. You’ll be staying a while. The theme for 2009 is the Hotel Cabal, from the episode “Revelations.”

The Hotel Cabal Anthology will be accepting submissions of stories and artwork to appear in a limited-edition paperback book to debut at the 13th Annual Gathering of the Gargoyles, in Los Angeles, California.

( Details behind the cut )

All submissions and inquiries should be directed to Christine Morgan by e-mail at christine@sabledrake.com or by regular mail at P.O. Box 30751, Seattle WA 98103.

Hey there everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I've sent the preliminary guidelines for the 2009 anthology to the con committee. Once they're finalized and approved, they will be posted so we can all get a nice early start.

My copies arrived yesterday, and I hear through the grapevine that some others among you who weren't at the con have recieved yours as well -- thank you, Patrick!

I hope you're all as pleased with how the books turned out as I am! My plan is to keep this community around for as long as the Gathering committees continue letting me do this.

I'll be getting the actual guidelines for the 2009 anthology posted soon, but I'm by now pretty sure that the theme next time will be HOTEL CABAL. So, feel free to start those creative wheels a'turning!

Hey gang! Lemme just say that I had a BLAST for my very first Gathering and the stories/artwork in the Anthologies book this year were amazing :D Congrats to everyone who participated; you all did an excellent job! Hope to see you all at the Gathering next year and I can't wait for the new Anthologies topic XD

~Volpe de Fuego (Jenn Dilbert)

This is the wraparound front-and-back.

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