At this time we are no longer looking for Proofreaders/Slush Editors. The positions have been filled. Thanks to all that showed interest. We are sorry we could not use everybody that applied for this position. If things change Silver Screen Books will post an announcement.
Thank you everyone!
Friday, October 3, 2014
One more Proofreader/Slush Editor has joined Silver Screen Books: Russell Holbrook
We are proud to announce that-
Russell Holbrook
has been added to the Silver Screen Books team. Russell has joined us as a Proofreader/Slush Editor. We look forward to working with Russell, and hope he enjoys the work. Russell is a avid reader and writer of Horror. Hopefully we might get a submission from him sometime in the near future.
Welcome aboard Russel Holbrook!
Condemned to Live: An Excerpt
Condemned to Live by R. Archer, is a Novella to be published by Silver Screen Books in late October early November 2014.
This is the first of several excerpts that Silver Screen Books will be releasing here over the next few weeks of this Novella.
Condemned to Live, named after the classic B-Movie (found in the public domain), is loosely based on the original movie. The author took many liberties in rewriting this new version of Condemned to Live, including giving the story an all star cast of characters not found in the original movie.
(updated cover working cover)
(excerpt-working draft)
This scene takes place when Dr. Watson (yes of Sherlock Holmes) is confronted by the vampire bat creature (main character-Cromwell Harker). Copyright (c) R. Archer.
This is the first of several excerpts that Silver Screen Books will be releasing here over the next few weeks of this Novella.
Condemned to Live, named after the classic B-Movie (found in the public domain), is loosely based on the original movie. The author took many liberties in rewriting this new version of Condemned to Live, including giving the story an all star cast of characters not found in the original movie.
(updated cover working cover)
This scene takes place when Dr. Watson (yes of Sherlock Holmes) is confronted by the vampire bat creature (main character-Cromwell Harker). Copyright (c) R. Archer.
Watson
blinked, as that was the only thing he could do as the great bat wings engulfed
the few feet that separated himself from the beast. He felt the wings grab a hold of him and pull
him into its grasp. He tried to scream,
but it was fruitless as he no longer possessed a throat. His last conscious moment was looking into
the red evil eyes of the bat creature and seeking it spit out his larynx.
Cromwell
buried his face in the hole that was Watson’s neck. He drank deeply. The sweet blood coursed through his veins, nourishing him.
Officer
Rocker entered the foyer. He stopped
dead in his tracks. Standing before him
was the bat creature, with its back to him.
Rocker drew his pistol, already loaded to fire. He himself was not sure of what it was he was
looking at.
The
creature larger than a man with monstrous wings turned to face Officer
Rocker. It’s face and torso covered in
blood. It’s giant wings closed before
it, the wings opened, letting the corpse of Watson fall to floor. It screeched at the police man.
Rocker
was scared to death now, he had never imagined anything so horrifying in his
life. The creature was a demon from a
nightmare. His hand shook, he tried to
steady it at the bat creature, his finger start to squeeze the trigger, when
something bizarre happened.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Tentative Release Schedule for October
Tentative Release Schedule for
October
Silver Screen Books, an Imprint of Madwriter Press will be
releasing the following
Novelettes in October 2014:
ESCAPE FROM VENUS
By John W. Dennehy
ILLEGAL ALIENS
By G. Lloyd Helm
BEELZEBUB ATTACKS
By R. Archer
Exact release dates are not available at this time and will posted as
we draw to completion on the publication of each edition.
In addition Silver Screen Books will be releasing our first novella by R. Archer, titled: CONDEMNED TO LIVE. (Expected Release is late October of early November)
Condemned to Live, originally
began as a novelette by the publisher, but has ended up as Novella.
Illegal Aliens- October Release
G. Lloyd Helm's
to be release in October following the release of Escape from Venus. Posted here is a working cover. Bookmark for updates about this exciting new release from G. Lloyd Helm.
ILLEGAL ALIENS
to be release in October following the release of Escape from Venus. Posted here is a working cover. Bookmark for updates about this exciting new release from G. Lloyd Helm.
ESCAPE FROM VENUS - Coming this October
Author John W. Dennehy's -
Will be released the 3rd week of October, exact day is not known at the moment and will be posted the beginning of the 3rd week, but we here at Silver Screen Books are tentatively scheduling the release for the weekend of the 18th.
Posted here is a working cover for this NEW Silver Screen release, bookmark Silver Screen for further updates of this upcoming novelette. Expect excerpts and an author interview of this fantastic novel in the days to come before publication.
ESCAPE FROM VENUS
Will be released the 3rd week of October, exact day is not known at the moment and will be posted the beginning of the 3rd week, but we here at Silver Screen Books are tentatively scheduling the release for the weekend of the 18th.
Posted here is a working cover for this NEW Silver Screen release, bookmark Silver Screen for further updates of this upcoming novelette. Expect excerpts and an author interview of this fantastic novel in the days to come before publication.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Silver Screen is on Horror Tree
Interesting a great deal of traffic has come from: http://horrortree.com.
Which we are very pleased with, and thank who ever listed us with the publishing index.
visit the horror tree Silver Screen listing here.
http://horrortree.com/ongoing-submissions-silver-screen-is-b-movies-from-the-50s-and-onward-novelettes/
Which we are very pleased with, and thank who ever listed us with the publishing index.
visit the horror tree Silver Screen listing here.
http://horrortree.com/ongoing-submissions-silver-screen-is-b-movies-from-the-50s-and-onward-novelettes/
John Mulpatrick joins Silver Screen Books: Position - Proof/Slush Reader/Editor
Silver Screen Books is happy to announce that John Mulpatrick has joined the Silver Screen Books staff as an Proofreader/Slush Editor.
John holds a Masters Degree in English. We are proud to have him aboard. He is a very private person, and we respect that. At John's request we will not post any further bio information about our newest team member.
Welcome aboard John, and happy reading.
John holds a Masters Degree in English. We are proud to have him aboard. He is a very private person, and we respect that. At John's request we will not post any further bio information about our newest team member.
Welcome aboard John, and happy reading.
Recovery
Hello folks,
Sorry if we here at Silver Screen Books have not been posting the past few days. Reason, our publisher-R. Archer has had surgery and is recovering. Now we will be back to posting Silver Screen News and Updates as they happen.
If you have recently sent a submission please allow up to 7 business days as we catch up on submissions.
Sorry if we here at Silver Screen Books have not been posting the past few days. Reason, our publisher-R. Archer has had surgery and is recovering. Now we will be back to posting Silver Screen News and Updates as they happen.
If you have recently sent a submission please allow up to 7 business days as we catch up on submissions.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Silver Screen Books Author Bio: John W. Dennehy
John W. Dennehy is a writer of speculative fiction: Horror, Dark/Urban Fantasy, and Suspense.
His stories have appeared in Sanitarium Magazine #10 and #23, Voluted Tales Magazine, SQ Mag, and on MicroHorror. A story will be appearing in The Stray Branch and several others are under consideration. He is currently working to complete a Dark/Urban Fantasy novel, and a Steampunk novella.
John grew up in a small cottage on a lake in New Hampshire. After graduating from Pinkerton Academy, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines, serving with MALS-26 Patriots. Then he studied Creative Writing at UNC Wilmington, and earned his law degree at Suffolk University Law School. In addition to being a writer, he is a Partner at a Boston law firm. He lives in New England.
You can visit John here.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
G. Lloyd Helm joins the team of Silver Screen Books!
Silver Screen Books is very excited to welcome G. Lloyd Helm, to Silver Screen with his debut novelette: ILLEGAL ALIENS
At this point we will not give any spoilers about this upcoming Novelette.
But we like to say this, it was a fun story to read, and will be the first Silver Screen Novelette to be published in 1st person.
Bookmark for updates concerning this fantastic author and the novelette: ILLEGAL ALIENS.
At this point we will not give any spoilers about this upcoming Novelette.
But we like to say this, it was a fun story to read, and will be the first Silver Screen Novelette to be published in 1st person.
Welcome G. Lloyd Helm!
Bookmark for updates concerning this fantastic author and the novelette: ILLEGAL ALIENS.
Open Call for Proof/Slush Readers
Silver Screen Books is looking for you!
If you love to read, love the old B-Movies then Silver Screen Books WANTS YOU!!
Due to a high volumn of submissions:
We are looking for 2-4 Proofreaders/Slush Readers (Beta Readers) to read submissions, and approved manuscripts for publication.
Payment:
Recognition: You will be "Staffed" here at Silver Screen Books, with your own Page. This page will be an "about me," type of page. It will host a short bio about yourself, a pic (optional), bibliography of works that you have proofread (published only). Personal links: i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Website etc,. In addition, there will be links posted to your reviews of works proofread at Silver Screen.
Additional payment is you will be credited as Proof/Slush Reader on the Copyright page of any edition/paperback that you have you read, and has been published.
A contributor ecopy (kindle, mobi or pdf), and paperback copy.
At authors discretion, the author may credit you on any "Dedication Page," in either edition or paperback.
You will be required to write a review of any beta copy forwarded to you.
Additionally you will be required to sign a "Non-Disclosure Agreement."
This is a great opportunity for an Indy author, Indy reviewer, or somebody that just loves to read great fiction.*
*Silver Screen Books makes no promises as to the quality of work read that is consider slush or submission work. We hope with a few readers on staff we will find some great ones!
QUERY TO: author.rogarcher@gmail.com
Title email: READER
Thank you!
If you love to read, love the old B-Movies then Silver Screen Books WANTS YOU!!
Due to a high volumn of submissions:
We are looking for 2-4 Proofreaders/Slush Readers (Beta Readers) to read submissions, and approved manuscripts for publication.
Payment:
Recognition: You will be "Staffed" here at Silver Screen Books, with your own Page. This page will be an "about me," type of page. It will host a short bio about yourself, a pic (optional), bibliography of works that you have proofread (published only). Personal links: i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Website etc,. In addition, there will be links posted to your reviews of works proofread at Silver Screen.
Additional payment is you will be credited as Proof/Slush Reader on the Copyright page of any edition/paperback that you have you read, and has been published.
A contributor ecopy (kindle, mobi or pdf), and paperback copy.
At authors discretion, the author may credit you on any "Dedication Page," in either edition or paperback.
You will be required to write a review of any beta copy forwarded to you.
Additionally you will be required to sign a "Non-Disclosure Agreement."
This is a great opportunity for an Indy author, Indy reviewer, or somebody that just loves to read great fiction.*
*Silver Screen Books makes no promises as to the quality of work read that is consider slush or submission work. We hope with a few readers on staff we will find some great ones!
QUERY TO: author.rogarcher@gmail.com
Title email: READER
Thank you!
New Video Trailer: Coming Soon
Silver Screen Books will be releasing a NEW VIDEO trailer for its latest up coming release of-
BEELZEBUB LIVES
Beelzebub Attacks, is the second novelette to be released by Silver Screen Books. Authored by
R. Archer.
We expect the video trailer to be released this week or first part of next week, and are looking at having Beelzebub Attacks published in kindle hopefully by the 1st of October!
NOTE TO READERS & AUTHORS: Following the release of Beelzebub Attacks, will be the release of author, JOHN W. DENNEHY's debut Silver Screen Novelette: ESCAPE FROM VENUS or Sloughing in Hesperos.
Silver Screen Books listed with DarkMarkets
Was pleased to discover in backtracking traffic to the site, that SILVER SCREEN BOOKS has been listed with DARK MARKETS. Please visit the listing. http://darkmarkets.com/
Silver Screen Books is on the Grinder
Checking into the sources of traffic that comes to Silver Screen Books, discovered that Silver Screen Books has been listed on the Grinder. Please visit the page at: http://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/Market.aspx?mid=3655
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Billboard Promotion: BEELZEBUB ATTACKS
Please Folks share with your friends, google plus it, and tweet it!
Monday, September 22, 2014
Silver Screen Book listed with Duotrope Listings
Silver Screen Books was pleasantly surprised to find itself added today to DUOTROPE.COM https://duotrope.com. At first we thought it was junk mail slipped through our spam filter. But upon investigation we were surprised to be included in this listing of book publishers.
To view our listing page at Duotrope, please visit https://duotrope.com/listing/16106
To view our listing page at Duotrope, please visit https://duotrope.com/listing/16106
Sunday, September 21, 2014
SLOUGHING IN HESPEROS: A working cover
This is a working cover for the Novelette, SLOUGHING IN HESPEROS, by author
JOHN DENNEHY
Coming in October!
John Dennehy joins Silver Screen Books with SLOUCHING FROM HESPEROS
SILVER SCREEN BOOKS welcome:
JOHN DENNEHY with his Novelette: SLOUCHING FROM HESPEROS
John will be writing 2 more additional Novelettes for Silver Screen Books, available in both kindle and paperback over the next year. We look forward to seeing what this amazing author will grace Silver Screen with in the future.
Readers can expect to get their hands on, Slouching from Hesperos, this October! Available in both Kindle & Paperback!
Bookmark SILVER SCREEN BOOKS for updates, excerpts, promotions, and news about
JOHN DENNEHY with his Novelette: SLOUCHING FROM HESPEROS
John will be writing 2 more additional Novelettes for Silver Screen Books, available in both kindle and paperback over the next year. We look forward to seeing what this amazing author will grace Silver Screen with in the future.
Readers can expect to get their hands on, Slouching from Hesperos, this October! Available in both Kindle & Paperback!
Bookmark SILVER SCREEN BOOKS for updates, excerpts, promotions, and news about
SLOUCHING FROM HESPEROS
In addition we hope to have an interview with the author posted very soon!
Friday, September 19, 2014
Coming Soon in Paperback: The THING from the Other Dimension
Our Paperback proof copy of, The Thing from the Other Dimension has arrived from the printer. We will be making available Autographed copies of this paperback very soon here at Silver Screen Books. Thus saving the reader some money compared to purchasing elsewhere online. The Paperback will retail at $5.99 plus shipping and handling charges. Silver Screen Books, will offer the autographed copy of this novelette for $5.00 plus $3.00 for shipping and handling. USD USA only. Silver Screen will have a link for purchase available soon, as well instructions for international readers.
Bookmark for Updates.
Bookmark for Updates.
Billboard Promotion: CONDEMNED TO LIVE
Coming this October, just in time for Halloween. A Vampire Tale as never told before. This tale is based loosely upon the Silver Screen classic, Condemned to Live. A movie which has fallen into the public domain. Kindle & Paperback versions will be available.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
October Coming Attractions: CONDEMNED TO LIVE
Coming soon this October from Silver Screen Books:
A Classic Retold-
A Classic Retold-
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Story Ideas: Using the Public Domain for Silver Screen Novelettes
Silver Screen Books high encourages contributing writers to reference the many B-MOVIES found within the PUBLIC DOMAIN for brainstorming and feeding the muse.
The public domain is a great source for finding story ideas for B-Movie themed plots. In fact, Silver Screen would be very interested in seeing rewrites of B-Movies found in the public domain. There are many reasons for this, as these movies highlight the types of stories we are looking for. A bit on the zany side, with crazy titles and scenes. Adding a bit of humor to the tales, subtle, dark, and tongue in cheek is a plus.
If your a writer with an idea for a rewrite of a public domain B-Movie, please email a synopsis of your pitch to: author.rogarcher@gmail.com. We would love to read it, consider it, and possibly contract your work if it meets the requirements.
A great website for Silver Screen brainstorming:
https://archive.org/details/SciFi_Horror
The public domain is a great source for finding story ideas for B-Movie themed plots. In fact, Silver Screen would be very interested in seeing rewrites of B-Movies found in the public domain. There are many reasons for this, as these movies highlight the types of stories we are looking for. A bit on the zany side, with crazy titles and scenes. Adding a bit of humor to the tales, subtle, dark, and tongue in cheek is a plus.
If your a writer with an idea for a rewrite of a public domain B-Movie, please email a synopsis of your pitch to: author.rogarcher@gmail.com. We would love to read it, consider it, and possibly contract your work if it meets the requirements.
A great website for Silver Screen brainstorming:
https://archive.org/details/SciFi_Horror
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Monday, September 15, 2014
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