tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67687087167195080932024-03-05T15:19:28.578-08:00Ella BlackhartDark fiction, fantasy, femme fatale, horror flash and short story writer shares the dark depths of her delirious mind; staked with humour and the occasional scent of <strike>bloodlust</strike> success. <br>Ella Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-13386303204316047232011-07-29T09:47:00.000-07:002011-07-29T09:47:26.748-07:00I'm back! And writing the "Dark Stuff" Again...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYzT-LnS7YhvTm59sngFcokEI_e4YCKHLteUHIzhOW3nWoT18uvl2NdbNbH116LjWXpf93JrE2nh_ZABPJQ7DTRCLQoVyWP61LcT2J-zcY8qdPiDsG94oVMabA8-7F5a6vs_MpgaeuT8/s1600/Vampthumb.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYzT-LnS7YhvTm59sngFcokEI_e4YCKHLteUHIzhOW3nWoT18uvl2NdbNbH116LjWXpf93JrE2nh_ZABPJQ7DTRCLQoVyWP61LcT2J-zcY8qdPiDsG94oVMabA8-7F5a6vs_MpgaeuT8/s1600/Vampthumb.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYzT-LnS7YhvTm59sngFcokEI_e4YCKHLteUHIzhOW3nWoT18uvl2NdbNbH116LjWXpf93JrE2nh_ZABPJQ7DTRCLQoVyWP61LcT2J-zcY8qdPiDsG94oVMabA8-7F5a6vs_MpgaeuT8/s1600/Vampthumb.gif" /></a></div>I'm very excited to be back, not that I really went away as such I just didn't have much time to concentrate on my darker writing. However, lately that's been a different story and Ella Blackhart is very much alive and kicking. <br />
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In fact, I recently submitted a short story to the <i>Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road</i> Alternative-Read.com Anthology, and I have just got to do some edits requested by the publisher, the lovely Clayton Bye, and then just like everyone else I'll keep my fingers crossed to see if he likes it. Hope he does.<br />
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In addition, as part of my marketing campaign - should my story be accepted, I have also created a FaceBook Account, which I am also very excited about. :)<br />
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You can find it here and add me as a friend if you wish. I sure need them! <b>Ignore the picture until I can find one of me big enough to use instead. </b><br />
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Bye for now! <b><br />
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<b>Did you write 500 words today?</b> Not yet, but I have a good excuse with spending time on my marketing campaign.<br />
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<b>Did you submit anything for publication today?</b> Nope. But working on more to submit. <b><br />
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Hi everyone! <br />
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Now, I've just been ranting and raving about authors who let their websites rot... <br />
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Earth to Ella.<br />
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I may not be a published author, but I'm doing exactly the same thing. The problem being is that I am working on my review site at the same time as writing a novel (which is not horror and has a deadline). This leaves me with little time to write my Ella stuff, and as you can see the blog has suffered drastically because of it. So, indeed has my ability to break away from my novel to write short stories and flash to submit for publication. <br />
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Now I'm not moaning, just wondering what to do about it. I have a real (non-Ella) opportunity to make a go of my writing in a different genre. But it doesn't seem I can fit it all in at the same time. Something has to change. Time is truly of essence.<br />
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Does this mean I either <i>have</i> to make sure I set aside time to write my horror, or should I be seriously thinking about concentrating on the one genre for now? I'm at a loss for what to do. It's like having three jobs, all of which I want to keep. I guess the thing is to put my priorities in order. A published novel is a way of making a living (albeit a small one) and should therefore be treated as a "proper job" and on the top of my priorities; a goal that <i>must</i> be completed. And one that if I am determined to do I have to put the effort in to achieve what I want.<br />
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Maybe I need to set aside time to work on my Ella stuff, regardless. <i>Make</i> the time. <i>Focus</i> on the hours I have to do it in. <i>Schedule</i> more. The last thing I want to do is to be the Grim Reaper and kill off my horror writing. But when I ask myself <b>why</b> the answer is always the same - I love writing it. I'm simply not doing it, which doesn't make sense. Does that make it a dream, a wish I could fulfill? Or am I only just beginning to realise, I can't have it all, and must choose between two "jobs" rather than three, since I am only human after all?<br />
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Has anyone else ever felt like this? Trying to do too much at once, but not wanting to let go of any of it? My needs have changed, and like my goals, I need to reevaluate what is important in my life. <br />
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Maybe the onset of 2010 (which is fast approaching) will bring me the gift of making my mind up. All I can say now, is that I have some serious decision making to do. And fast.<br />
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Before I worry too much, and end up looking like him above! <br />
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Ella<br />
XElla Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-30772131780905407032009-10-15T03:41:00.000-07:002009-10-15T09:09:28.188-07:00My Dogs on Thursday! | Pictures<a href="http://dogsonthursday.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.alternative-read.com/Banners/dot.gif" style="display: block; height: 43px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 169px;" /></a><br />
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I know you can see them in the sidebar, but I am hoping to change the look of the blog, so for prosperity here are the pictures again, before I meddle with them! <br />
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</div>Ella Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-16692763609095396922009-10-15T02:54:00.000-07:002009-10-15T03:17:58.998-07:00Thursday 13 | Bloggy things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thursday-13.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezbKB834kXLg-LDOrnTYijpqnnwgwPHnF9dmaDIetkCu88l6clQ4IOI1u0Shn1DRQymzn9170U_pmhCZ8SnucXCyyIXnGf63nW1oJP9utwdI4XWJptuZNi1X1gz0IKkTv09mg-crjq3M/s320/13halloween.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392767668270149890" border="0" /></a><br /><span>Since 13 is my lucky number I decided to play along with this meme!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />13 Things I must do to improve my blog before next Thursday! </span><br /><br /><ol><li>Find or create a better banner that is more suited to my dark/horror stories<br /></li><li>Decide on a new colour theme (black, red, gold?)</li><li>Scour the web to get ideas from other writers in the same genre<br /></li><li>Decide whether to stay with a dark, or light background.</li><li>Put my pictures of the girls into nice frames that match the theme</li><li>Add direct links to my published stories</li><li>A small pictures that fit the theme | meme pictures, too.<br /></li><li>Add navigation links</li><li>Add pages: About me | Contact page | My published Stories | perhaps?</li><li>Perhaps find a whole new blog template?</li><li>Work out a by-line (to add to the header pic)</li><li>Work out a post footer template<br /></li><li>Back up everything before I attempt to mess around with the template! </li></ol>What's on your Thursday 13 list?<br /><br />Ella<br />XElla Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-85955454054266267642009-10-14T05:15:00.000-07:002009-10-14T05:36:48.859-07:00Unconscious Mutterings Week 350<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3JvNWRxn-aRlrG1zTC68VF6LPCaUdQ-JaMRUq903MrN5XCIVDIEK5OfE9qgewvMRJXwFO_FqXgbUvhN_Q4d9U3-5SmTlY0Tbcx-EDiY4DSlEF4beb0YkIcHzvJ2RGayXUiHiMbJur8U/s1600-h/mutteringsred2120x60.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 60px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3JvNWRxn-aRlrG1zTC68VF6LPCaUdQ-JaMRUq903MrN5XCIVDIEK5OfE9qgewvMRJXwFO_FqXgbUvhN_Q4d9U3-5SmTlY0Tbcx-EDiY4DSlEF4beb0YkIcHzvJ2RGayXUiHiMbJur8U/s200/mutteringsred2120x60.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392428206178369650" border="0" /></a><br />I've just found this fun meme from <a href="http://subliminal.lunanina.com">Unconscious Mutterings</a> and since it excited me so much I am joining in this week! Here are the rules:<br /><p><b></b></p><blockquote style="font-style: italic;"><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Free association</b> is described as a "psychonanalytic procedure in which a person is encouraged to give free rein to his or her thoughts and feelings, verbalizing whatever comes into the mind without monitoring its content." Over time, this technique is supposed to help bring forth repressed thoughts and feelings that the person can then work through to gain a better sense of self.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">That's an admirable goal, but for the purposes of this excercise, we're just hoping to have a little fun with the technique. Each week I'll post ten words to which you can respond to with the first thing that comes to mind. </span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"> "Rules are, there are no rules." There are no right or wrong answers. Don't limit yourself to one word responses; just say everything that pops into your head. <b>AND you don't have to have your words up on Sunday.</b> Take all week if you want!</span></blockquote>Below are the words and the first thing that comes into my scary mind (placed after ::) --<br /><ol><li>My treat :: Halloween, of course.<br /></li><br /><li>Bell :: Quasimodo and The Festival of Fools<br /></li><br /><li>Five :: The Power of Five - a series of books by <a href="http://www.powerof5.co.uk/flash.html">Anthony Horowitz</a><br /></li><br /><li>You’re crazy :: as a bicycle ( A favourite saying of mine, believe it, or not!)<br /></li><br /><li>Disgust :: Definitely reminds me of the<a href="http://www.stinkymeat.net/"> Stinky Meat Project</a>! <span style="font-style: italic;">So</span> funny!<br /></li><br /><li>Tempest :: Shakespeare<br /></li><br /><li>Bummer :: Summer</li><br /><li>Brim :: stone and Treacle <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001JI0IE0?ie=UTF8&tag=sassy-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B001JI0IE0">Brimstone And Treacle [DVD] [1982]</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=sassy-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B001JI0IE0" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br /></li><li>Hose :: Garden</li><br /><li>Lollipop :: Girl</li></ol>What fun! What words did you come up with?<br /><br />Ella<br />XElla Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-75639259335845739912009-09-10T12:48:00.001-07:002009-09-10T13:29:02.951-07:00What have you been reading lately?I'm on GoodReads now. I love that site. It has some nifty programmes for uploading lots of books all at once.<br /><br />I also adore this montage! Wonder if they will work if I post them here...only one way to find out...Here goes nothing!<br /><style type="text/css" media="screen"> .gr_grid_container { /* customize grid container div here. eg: width: 500px; */ } .gr_grid_book_container { /* customize book cover container div here */ float: left; width: 39px; height: 60px; padding: 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; } </style><div id="gr_grid_widget_1252613454"><!-- Show static html as a placeholder in case js is not enabled - javascript include will override this if things work --> <h2><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2724420-ella-blackhart?utm_medium=api&utm_source=grid_widget" style="text-decoration: none;">Ella's to-read book montage</a></h2><br /> <div class="gr_grid_container"><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6726092-my-heart-will-find-yours" title="My Heart Will Find Yours"><img alt="My Heart Will Find Yours" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BPZEpJiUL._SL75_.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/877024.Fright_Night" title="Fright Night"><img alt="Fright Night" src="http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179188.Dead_Lines" title="Dead Lines"><img alt="Dead Lines" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1194895999s/179188.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179187.The_Cleanup" title="The Cleanup"><img alt="The Cleanup" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1205083487s/179187.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179186.Book_of_the_Dead_2_Still_Dead" title="Book of the Dead 2: Still Dead"><img alt="Book of the Dead 2: Still Dead" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1194895504s/179186.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179184.The_Bridge" title="The Bridge"><img alt="The Bridge" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1194895431s/179184.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219630.The_Scream" title="The Scream"><img alt="The Scream" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172804349s/219630.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/353480.Hot_Blood_Tales_of_Erotic_Horror" title="Hot Blood: Tales of Erotic Horror (Hot Blood, Volume I)"><img alt="Hot Blood: Tales of Erotic Horror" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174015964s/353480.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179182.The_Light_at_the_End" title="The Light at the End"><img alt="The Light at the End" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172468421s/179182.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208161.Book_of_the_Dead" title="Book of the Dead"><img alt="Book of the Dead" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1203254602s/208161.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30264.Dead_Witch_Walking" title="Dead Witch Walking (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #1)"><img alt="Dead Witch Walking" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1222297611s/30264.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219635.Ghoul" title="Ghoul"><img alt="Ghoul" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41A0KFUg6FL._SL75_.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2608674.The_Strange_Case_of_Dr_Jekyll_Mr_Hyde_Other_Tales_Kidnapped_Treasure_Island" title="The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde & Other Tales; Kidnapped; Treasure Island"><img alt="The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde & Other Tales; Kidnapped; Treasure Island" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1200757536s/2608674.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/887881.The_Vampire_Film_From_Nosferatu_to_Interview_with_the_Vampire_" title="The Vampire Film: From "Nosferatu" to "Interview with the Vampire""><img alt="The Vampire Film: From "Nosferatu" to "Interview with the Vampire"" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179194901s/887881.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /> <div class="gr_grid_book_container"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1584684.Dracula_s_Brood_Neglected_Vampire_Classics_by_Sir_Arthur_Conan_Doyle_Algernon_Blackwood_M_R_James_and_Others" title="Dracula's Brood: Neglected Vampire Classics by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. 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Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-54884182111121979792009-08-02T02:47:00.001-07:002009-08-02T03:09:01.438-07:00I've just won a book!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7M0kKPSzWJjUV1kPVh1vWYQPFksZ5XU_nVoANjObGH-zIKON-LspTHtMGquHQZxOCztOhbuvH8XUkFfdrrlp9YFESybCNtE56WE8ygkHkRb4O3guO9B0frwQushOlwSJKCxkumY-y9Q/s1600-h/myheartwfyours.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7M0kKPSzWJjUV1kPVh1vWYQPFksZ5XU_nVoANjObGH-zIKON-LspTHtMGquHQZxOCztOhbuvH8XUkFfdrrlp9YFESybCNtE56WE8ygkHkRb4O3guO9B0frwQushOlwSJKCxkumY-y9Q/s200/myheartwfyours.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365301007580898386" border="0" /></a>I have recently started reading author, <a href="http://lindalaroqueauthor.blogspot.com/">Linda LaRoque's blog</a>. I'm very excited because I discovered this morning that my name had been pulled out of a hat as the winner of the drawing for one eBook of my choice!<br /><br />What did I have to do for a chance of winning? Just visit Linda's blog and comment. You really should go and have a look, and maybe you'll be one of next month's lucky winners. Plus, she has written several books and short stories you may like to look at.<br /><br />In addition, if you become a follower of her blog, you will automatically qualify for a free eBook copy of her <span style="font-style: italic;">Recipe for Romance; Volume 1</span>, booklet containing excerpts and recipes. So, what are you waiting for?<br /><br />Thanks, Linda! I can't wait to read <a href="http://www.lindalaroque.com/Published_Novels.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">My Heart Will Find Yours</span></a>!Ella Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-60106981041821030712009-07-29T02:24:00.000-07:002009-07-29T02:52:55.252-07:00WRITE EVERY DAY: 500 a day Challenge Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcgPPPOfq0Y-xdEY5pYX4CXPUq2Td1m_HoZ9-dGq-aqDx_34-5jJODUXHVvgvSQdLyzbWDJqAP-5XDFkForO47MEwxmLP02x62TST9N_LiocsnOO2DQfZm1aK_K8SwKNk61UAl3i8K5s/s1600-h/500words.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 93px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcgPPPOfq0Y-xdEY5pYX4CXPUq2Td1m_HoZ9-dGq-aqDx_34-5jJODUXHVvgvSQdLyzbWDJqAP-5XDFkForO47MEwxmLP02x62TST9N_LiocsnOO2DQfZm1aK_K8SwKNk61UAl3i8K5s/s200/500words.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363810716352723506" border="0" /></a><br />How am I doing?<br /><br />Um, not very well.<br /><br />Why not?<br /><br />I'm easily distracted, and by the time I finished all my other jobs, I just don 't feel like writing. Is that normal?<br /><br />I asked an author, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/floridanovels">Gary Williams</a>, what the secret to his successful productivity was ( I know that's desperate) and his tip was "sit and write" - easy when you know how, huh? :)<br /><br />I'm going to get up early from now on (yes, I can hear some of you laughing) and start writing before anything else. It's got to be worth a try. Although I will soon be on holiday and won't have any internet access, which will put a spanner in the works of my creativity for sure. All my writing is actually online so I can access it from any computer.<br /><br />So bearing in mind the age old adage "write every day", how do writers / online addicts cope when on holiday with no computer or internet? Do you make sure you don't go anywhere unless there <span style="font-style: italic;">is</span> internet access or it's a laptop friendly area? What if, like me, you don't have a laptop and all your work is sitting on the computer in your office? Perhaps you take lots of notebooks and write by hand? Or is there another way that I don't know of, which would really make me happy as Larry? Whoever he is.<br /><br />Pray do tell.Ella Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-31919589145540602042009-07-16T00:03:00.000-07:002009-07-16T02:33:12.844-07:00The 500 Words a Day Challenge!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQJKx7s1wMUWf7PcLpuZtckxM2j4YNE6oPATV4aIUiSZmkuDnths-mHfEJMXmfCkuEmNeny9qdxrgfmRYkum1i4Yt21cp5lPEPe-OgMQKKy9jb2HTJ02LGQgUowU_BXrpuk6oK30O8-0/s1600-h/500words.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 93px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQJKx7s1wMUWf7PcLpuZtckxM2j4YNE6oPATV4aIUiSZmkuDnths-mHfEJMXmfCkuEmNeny9qdxrgfmRYkum1i4Yt21cp5lPEPe-OgMQKKy9jb2HTJ02LGQgUowU_BXrpuk6oK30O8-0/s200/500words.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358950142311064610" border="0" /></a><br />It's been way too long since I have updated this blog, so in an effort to change that and write more <span style="font-weight: bold;">every day</span>, I am entering the "500 Words A Day Challenge". This may not sound much, but I hope that this will lead to more words once I get started each day.<br /><br />I have also added two writing progress meters in the sidebar, which I will update once a week, if not sooner. Here they are:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Novel</div><p></p><div style="margin: auto; text-align: center; width: 30%;" title="42.84%"><div style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px auto; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><div style="background: red none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0px; height: 1px; min-width: 0%; max-width: 42.84%; width: 42.84%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><!----></div></div><div style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: fantasy;">34276 / 80000</div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Novella</div><p></p><div style="margin: auto; text-align: center; width: 30%;" title="41.93%"><div style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px auto; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><div style="background: red none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0px; height: 1px; min-width: 0%; max-width: 41.93%; width: 41.93%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><!----></div></div><div style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: fantasy;">6290 / 15000</div></div><br />Hopefully, this will encourage me to write more regularly! Fingers crossed.<br /><br />At the moment I have not got anything in the pipeline, other than the two books mentioned above. Usually I have at least a couple of short stories or flash fiction pieces in the hands of online magazine editors waiting for their yay or nay responses. Lately, however, there has been a lot going on in my life and when I do sit down and write it's to work on the novel or novella with sporadic bursts of productivity. And then nothing for days. This is going to change! Watch this space. <br /><br />I've also updated my MySpace profile, which was more than overdue.<br /><br />Until next time, which shouldn't be as long as the gap between my last post and this new one, have fun!<br /><br />Ella<br />XElla Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-68619615263508791242009-06-08T12:08:00.001-07:002009-07-15T23:27:39.633-07:00I'm in Bewildering Stories Issue 340<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRvSFmBNvH2f6wz4Nfbf2FXmF-G5zK1ZWM0RUzQwWZN5-vyKJkCUhCOrIjbZdFR3c096Cf0Z4FRiBcjrB5qXjMxtsbe5bg_YHdxl53ccU9kmOGsfCoHIUd760hyphenhyphenQoGxfvRs-EUNd01aU/s1600-h/halflogo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRvSFmBNvH2f6wz4Nfbf2FXmF-G5zK1ZWM0RUzQwWZN5-vyKJkCUhCOrIjbZdFR3c096Cf0Z4FRiBcjrB5qXjMxtsbe5bg_YHdxl53ccU9kmOGsfCoHIUd760hyphenhyphenQoGxfvRs-EUNd01aU/s200/halflogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358940872337464850" border="0" /></a><br />Well, I'm here again, pleased to announce that my story <a href="http://www.bewilderingstories.com/issue340/index.html">SIRENUM SCOPULI</a> in Bewildering Stories is now up.<br /><br />I have to say, as a point of interest, that I am pleasantly surprised at how the managing editor, Don Webb, introduces the new contributors -- this time me. It's a very thoughtful thing to do, and by a way of thanks it makes me want to submit more stories to him. :) Seriously though, I do think it's a very nice touch.<br /><br />In addition, I have also found that at the bottom of my story is a link to <a href="http://www.bewilderingstories.com/issue340/challenge340.html">Issue 340 challenges</a>; ideas formulated as they passed through the editor's mind while he read and formatted the text for publication. These can be used in many ways to inspire the readers to send in their ideas, and comments. Some challenges even resemble an exercise from a writers workshop, others can be seen as a prompt or an expression of the editor's concept of a Bewildering Story. Another great idea, I say! And my story is mentioned there, too!<br /><br />OK, enough of the shameless self-promotion - I'm just a little bit excited, as I am sure you will understand.Ella Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-90494527463169002432009-06-01T12:24:00.000-07:002009-07-15T23:25:39.358-07:00Have you got a house guest you didn't invite?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpFJ4Em3BQVvrxtzz72f2t2AWuRlWf2Fl77CcJSNO7gHNB-W5ry_AtMdPeCFh8EPQ6j_1Zkjn4FiB812jk2yRU0ClukMzQ07z0JbwaDdTeS_7FnGk12OmHpa0WSZC-w78eSsas4Fxt90/s1600-h/DO-BLACKHART54.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpFJ4Em3BQVvrxtzz72f2t2AWuRlWf2Fl77CcJSNO7gHNB-W5ry_AtMdPeCFh8EPQ6j_1Zkjn4FiB812jk2yRU0ClukMzQ07z0JbwaDdTeS_7FnGk12OmHpa0WSZC-w78eSsas4Fxt90/s200/DO-BLACKHART54.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358940161238019746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Picture from Doorknobs & BodyPaint Iss: 54<br /><br /></span></div>Just a quick note to say that I am in <a href="http://www.iceflow.com/doorknobs/DOORBODY2.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Doorknobs & BodyPaint </span>Issue: 54</a> - online today! If this doesn't work, click on the issue cover on the left hand side.<br /><br />My story is titled <span style="font-style: italic;">Decorative Dinnerware</span>. I had to write it about someone's life choices using 450 words or less and in dialogue. It was fun to tackle as I've never tried writing a story where I avoided the use of action/speaker tags.<br /><br />Oh, and there are a couple of naughty words in it, too. But I'm sure you'll cope.<br /><br />Bye for now!Ella Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-47475633538715615762009-05-18T01:47:00.000-07:002009-07-15T23:18:35.906-07:00Publishing News!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6_mKkXCLPs2lZbcoBzA0hU7WqXjF896jh_IxQ62t7sLwPH2HD-PwXwIK7jEBJV2Cf3gi2tkdF_73Wihw5_ohs_K-Tr8t5GvizP70RmuAzn25H2Tyd6-89ZZsFuXV1Y9Fws17Ix-JY7c/s1600-h/ghostly_visions.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6_mKkXCLPs2lZbcoBzA0hU7WqXjF896jh_IxQ62t7sLwPH2HD-PwXwIK7jEBJV2Cf3gi2tkdF_73Wihw5_ohs_K-Tr8t5GvizP70RmuAzn25H2Tyd6-89ZZsFuXV1Y9Fws17Ix-JY7c/s200/ghostly_visions.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358938118812510818" border="0" /></a><br />I have news! Admittedly I've known for a while, but forgot to mention it. My short story SIRENUM SCOPULI has been accepted by <span style="font-style: italic;">Bewildering Stories</span>. It will appear in their issue 340 June 8th. So, I will keep you posted and add the link to the story when it is published.<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ></span><blockquote>On the night of Midsummer's Eve, Charlotte Raidne, writes to her beloved Marcus with the most curious tale of the deadly seas and the mythical creatures within. </blockquote><br />I wrote this in answer to a picture prompt called Ghostly Visions, by Crystalwizard, which I have added above. All the pictures available can be found <a href="http://www.bewilderingstories.com/includes/art.html">here</a>. Just rotate the images to go through them all.<br /><br />That's all for now. Have a great day!Ella Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768708716719508093.post-45769620217772773522009-02-05T16:16:00.000-08:002009-07-15T22:59:38.192-07:00New Beginnings: My Blogging Goal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rookeryiis2.aviary.com/storage/1735000/1735326_a5b5_625x625.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 196px;" src="http://rookeryiis2.aviary.com/storage/1735000/1735326_a5b5_625x625.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hello and welcome to my blog.<br /><br />Here I hope to share my successes and any other news pertaining to my writing. Now if that's not a goal to encourage me to work hard, I don't know what is!<br /><br />First up is a link to a brilliant new site I recently found and my first published Micro Horror submission. Please follow the link below to read my mini story. All comments are most welcome and just what I need to push me into submitting more!<br /><br />Although working on larger pieces, I'm rather keen on writing short flash and micro fiction. It really develops the skills for editing, killing your babies, but it can feel horribly ruthless at times. Luckily I revel in ruthless.<br /><br /><b>Micro Horror: Cognitive Dissonance </b> <br />February 2009<br /><a href="http://www.microhorror.com/microhorror/author/ella-blackhart/cognitive-dissonance/" target="_blank">http://www.microhorror.com/microhorror/author/ella-blackhart/cognitive-dissonance/</a> <br /> <br />Have a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">MySpace</span> account? I can be found skulking around there as well. Please do add me!<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/ella_blackhart">http://www.myspace.com/ella_blackhart</a><br /><br />Take care! Hope to have some more news to post soon.Ella Blackharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861664981944546117noreply@blogger.com7