10/27/09

I have two things to announce. First, I've decided to bring my stories back. I was wrong, I suppose, for taking them away. There's no sense in keeping them to myself after all. What is a story that no one hears? So, the stories will come back - most of them, anyway. Probably not all, and not all at once. Can you imagine having nearly 100 chapter updates in your inbox?? haha So, if you're interested in one in particular, go ahead and mark it and just wait. I may be rereading and editing a bit as I post but the stories that you can expect to see back are Roses and Black Glass, The Nutcracker Bleeds, and my Mark of Thorn series (because I intend to continue on with it). I wouldn't expect to see The Needle's Eye reposted, or for The Captor's Redemption to return, just so you know. Dark Depths is, of course, an unfinished story, and I will likely not bring any of the old chapters back until I decide to write more.

Things that have been done so far:

Jack and Jill has been put through a mild edit.

Roses and Black Glass has returned!

The Nutcracker Bleeds has begun to be reposted!

The Hallowed continues on!

The second thing I have to say is that Neverland: Forsaken Dreamscape has been nominated for an award through La Campanella Awards. Voting has started now and lasts through Nov 9th. The site is at www.campanella-awards.webs.com, and you can find me under Vote, Le Fantasy Award (complete). You don't have to sign up or anything to participate. I'd appreciate your vote! (Cause I like to win.)

That is all. Oh but if you're interested, yes I am still in agent limbo.

8/13/09

Well, I still have nothing to report on the professional side (still!), but I've just been informed that something fairly unexpected has happened. I was nominated and won a SKOW (romance) award for Jack and Jill. It won the judges' pick in the 'happily ever after' category...though I can't quite figure out exactly what that category entails. At any rate, that falls on the good side concerning things I could be hearing lately. I don't think of myself as a romance writer, but it's nice to be thought of. I didn't expect to win, so I didn't even announce the nomination so that anyone could go vote for me. But that's alright. I was nominated last year for Roses and Black Glass, but lost, so I guess it's a pleasant change. Also, thanks to whoever it was that suggested me for a nomination!

7/7/09

I've been informed that it will be at least another month before some kind of decision can be made by the agent concerning my book. sigh Anyway, in the meantime, my old stories will remain as partials on this site. There are a few things that are still posted in full, such as Neverland: Forsaken Dreamscape, and Jack and Jill. As far as posting new stories: you may not see much of that. However, if I get too bored, you might see that.

That's about it for the update.

5/18/09

As most of you probably know, I haven't been very active around the site lately. The reason for this is because I recently (well, a month or so ago) queried to a few literary agents with The Needle's Eye. Nothing serious has happened yet, though so far, one agent has responded positively to my book, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. But it might still be a while before I hear anything definite from her. Anyway, until that time, I likely won't be posting anything new on the site. I will, however, keep you informed about any new developments here on my profile.

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If you've ever thought fairytale heroines were too meek, too afraid to get their hands bloody; if you've ever thought their handsome princes weren't rightfully cruel or self-centered; if you were ever afraid of the sorcerer, the step-mother, the witch, or the wolf, then you've come to the right place. I’ll wave my pen and change these things for you. And I’ll scare you all over again.

Here, you will find a collection of extended, rewritten fairytales, planned according to my own wicked tastes, spanning across the Horror/Dark Fantasy/Romance genres, and there is always a dash of Mystery. They’re certainly for mature minds. Along these journeys you will come across descriptions of violence, gore, and many sexual situations. Sometimes it is graphic. Other times it is not.

So far in my stories, this is what you will not find: You will not find same gender sex or relationships (this is, so far, and because of my own personal liking), no bestiality (though be warned that I do push the envelope with enchanted creatures, but only humanoid ones. Consider that to be what you will). You will not find graphic pedophilic situations( though there is mention of such things at times).

You will find things like murder, rape, incest, cannibalism, and those are just a few of the things. But really, it’s not much different than what the true fairytales were actually about. Mine are just a bit more straightforward with it. hehe

I don’t like to hold myself back, so if I have an idea that I think will make a reader cringe, gasp, or stare in disbelief, it’s a pretty sure bet that it’s going to end up on the screen before you. My work is, perhaps, an acquired taste. But if you’re like me – a lover of the dark and twisted, imperfect romances, and fairy tales – then you’re sure to feel right at home here.

But don’t get me wrong. There are also lessons, morals, and principles in my writing, but feel free to choose your own focus. Like the romance? Great. Love the blood? Great as well. Like it all? Well, then I just love you! ;)

Also, just so you know, there may be misspellings and so forth, but I can promise you some decent writing here. Some of the older stories need to be cleaned up a bit, but most are at ‘good enough’ status, as far as I'm concerned. Just for the record, there are a couple that I’m not too proud of. The Nutcracker Bleeds is certainly my best because it's the newest (that's completed), but I rewrote my Cinderella tale and am very proud of it now.

What do I recommend? Well, if you want something only a little bit twisted, start with Jack and Jill. Graduate to Roses and Black Glass. Think you can handle it all? The Nutcracker Bleeds is where you want to be. (It's certainly my favorite of the fairytales) Of course, there is also my new 5-book saga The Mark of Thorn, which I'm quite fond of, and am working on strenuously. Also, my original work is either a good place to start, or a good place to end. Whatever floats your rickety boat. The content of my original stories varies from not-so-dark to pretty-darn-dark, so, pick and choose.

Oh, and I do write gothic stories, but not about vampires. No no.

Yes, you may contact me through email, I love to receive feedback. Thanks for reading, and please do review no matter how old the story is!

Lani Lenore ~