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New Blog

For those who do not know, my new blog is hosted by Tumblr. You can find it here: http://brianjhatcher.tumblr.com/

Getting Started in 2011

2011 is in full swing, but I've yet to post a single blog this year. Although I wouldn't necessarily call it a New Year's resolution, I have decided to become more proactive when it comes to posting blogs and updating my other social networking. Part of that means determining how I can add more value to my posts. I will be putting extra work into my social networking sites, and also reevaluating the quality and frequency of my postings. I have some preliminary ideas and I hope to implement some of the changes in the next few weeks. I'm also working on putting out a new "Brian with an Eye", so keep an eye out.

Next week, I will be releasing writer's guidelines for two new anthologies I will be editing for Woodland Press. I'm also putting the final touches on my convention itinerary for this year. I will let everyone know where I will be as the dates are finalized.

Finally, I have doubled my efforts on the writing front, and am submitting stories left and right. 2010 was a very productive year, but I intend to top it in 2011. But to do that, I will need to increase my output and be more productive. I've already made steps to that end and plan to do much more.

I'll be announcing some new projects I am involved with what I am allowed to say more. They mean taking my career in new directions, and I can't wait to tell you all about them. I hope to do so soon.

2011 is rolling along. Now it's time to get rocking.

See you again in 2011...

But here's a little something for the end of the year to start you thinking into the new year:

Two More Pre-orders Available Now

Legends of the Mountain State 4 is available for pre-order from the Woodland Press website.












Blood Lite 2: Overbite is available for pre-order from Amazon.com.

Specters In Coal Dust

Here is the list, from editor Michael Knost, of the authors in Specters In Coal Dust, in order of apperance:

Gary A. Braunbeck

Christopher Golden

Tom Piccirilli

Steve Rasnic Tem

Elizabeth Massie

Lee Thomas

Ronald Kelly

Bev Vincent

William Meikle

Nate Southard

Joshua Reynolds

Barbara Jo Fleming

Michael Bracken

Brian J. Hatcher

More information, including release date, coming soon.

Midnight Diner vol. 3 Available for Pre-order

Volume 3 of The Midnight Diner, featuring my short story "The Clockworks of Hell", is now available for pre-order. Get yours first, and save a little money while you're at it, by clicking on this link: http://www.reliefjournal.com

Hypericon 6 & More Book Signings

I'm poking my head out of my writing and editing cave to let everyone know a couple of news items:

1) I will be appearing as an author guest at Hypericon 6 in Nashville Tennessee. Fortunately, the terrible flooding that hit Nashville this year managed to miss the con hotel, so the convention is still a go.

I'm proud to be a part of this year's Hypericon, and excited that Ramsey Campbell is going to be the Author Guest of Honor. You can find out more about Hypericon 6 and get your tickets at the Hypericon 6 website.

2) New dates have been added to my book signing tour. The added dates can be found on my News page.

I will have publication news, more cons and book signings, and details on Mountain Magic soon. And, if everything goes according to plan, the return of Brian With An "Eye".

Now, back to the cave...