***Disclaimer: The opinions on how to write are the views of Anthony J. Rapino and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Anthony J. Rapino, and if he ever found out, I could kiss my skull goodbye. But really, this is not a serious article. Do not attempt to write at home. In […]
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On the heels of the announcement that my chapbook sold out, another bit of cheer-inducing news arrived in my inbox: My short story “Camera Obscura” has been accepted to TQR Stories. TQR (Total Quality Reading) has a unique and exciting process called “public vetting.” Instead of remaining unaware of the internal workings of the magazine
News has come down the wire that my chapbook, UPROOTED, has officially sold out! Thanks to everyone who has helped to spread the word about this, and of course thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy. This was the first time I actively participated in the marketing of something I wrote, and I
When I was younger, I loved mail. I’d send out cereal boxtops and enter contests to ensure a constant stream of overstuffed, padded envelopes. I’d receive all kinds of goodness: a Tony the Tiger baseball, a Kool-Aid cup (Oh Yeeaahhh!), and even X-Men Figurines. It was like celebrating mini Christmases all year long, and I
Mary Rajotte’s “Like Flies to Honey” is a creepy, increasingly claustrophobic story that explores the darker side of tradition. After living in The Estates for six months, Robert Blythe is still questioning why he allowed his wife, Leslie, to force him into moving. He doesn’t like the prestigious zip code or their mandatory events. Wanting
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Sunshine is under the weather today, so her friend Zed is stepping up to the plate. He comes to us with sage advice.
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The preorder window has officially closed and I’m proud to announce that there are only five copies of my horror chapbook left! So if you are were on the fence about picking one up, don’t wait too long or those five copies might be gone by time you decide to take the plunge. For those
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I’d hate to let my beautiful new website stagnate, so in an effort to keep things fresh, I have this blog post, announcements, and a new segment called “Sunshine Says.” First, announcements: There’s only 1 day left to score the bonus materials with your preorder of Uprooted. Among other things you get two desktop wallpapers,
