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  • Help for Los Angeles-Based Artists, Writers, etc

    Help for Los Angeles-Based Artists, Writers, etc

    Some of us may find this helpful: The LA Community Fire Relief Fund, for artists who lost residences, studios, livelihoods, etc.Application portal opens January 20th @ 9AMhttps://cciarts.org

  • Old Scratch Press Presents:

    Old Scratch Press Presents:

    One of my favorite things in life is each time I get to launch a new issue of Instant Noodles. This is our online literary magazine, a folly of a thing created and entered into by me, and now run by the gracious members of Old Scratch Press. Check out the new issue, which just…

  • A word (or two) about book awards

    A word (or two) about book awards

    There is a flash sale today (Nov. 29, 2024) ONLY at the Next Generation Indie Book Award. Next Gen offers a variety of cash prizes and also seals for winning, running up, etc., that you can add to your book’s cover. What do seals look like on a book cover? See ECHOES FROM THE HOCKER HOUSE.…

  • Our Verdict? Get It!

    Our Verdict? Get It!

    Have you read ECHOES FROM THE HOCKER HOUSE? But don’t take our word for it! What does KIRKUS say? You can get a copy as a PAPERBACK, eBOOK, or AUDIO.

  • It’s Not Too Late to Join Us!

    It’s Not Too Late to Join Us!

    Wanna hear authors read their pieces? Come join us! We’d love to have you! It’s free! LIVE READING!

  • Are you watching the reels?

    Are you watching the reels?

    Did you know that twice each week I show up LIVE on Instagram? Once is for whatever feels current to me in publishing that day, and the other is about taking a look inside a good book! This week I looked inside “The Overcoat,” by Nikolai Gogol. If you haven’t read any Nikolai Gogol, I’m…

  • Current Words Publishing Announces the Release of Snowflakes in the South by Rose Patrice and Jenn Kacmar

    Timely, engaging drama depicts the power of female unity in the face of political corruption in a small North Carolina Town September 13, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA: Current Words Publishing of Los Angeles announced today the release of Snowflakes in the South, the debut novel by the writing team of Rose Patrice and Jenn…

  • Calling All Horror Authors: Join the 2025 Halloween Party Anthology!

    Calling All Horror Authors: Join the 2025 Halloween Party Anthology!

    September 11, 2024: Gravelight Press, the horror imprint of Current Words Publishing, LLC, whose catalog includes THE HOLY GHOST AND OTHER SPOOKY TALES and THE PUMPKIN KING AND OTHER TALES OF TERROR is excited to announce that submissions are now open for the 2025 edition of its popular HALLOWEEN PARTY anthology series. The 2025 collection…

  • A Cold Poem for a Hot Day

    I don’t know about where you are, but we hit 107 degrees today! I need to cool off! How about you? Why not check out a fantastic poem from the new issue of INSTANT NOODLES? This piece is read by the author, so all you gotta do is click, it back, and enjoy! SNOW DEVIL…

  • SNEAK PEEK

    SNEAK PEEK

    INSTANT NOODLES, Volume 4, Issue 2, drops tomorrow. Theme: “Devil’s Party,” perfect for fall, includes art and photography, music, spoken word, poetry, and short form fiction and non-fiction, plus a few full-length pieces of fiction we just couldn’t resist! I love creating the issue; it’s always a time-consuming process, but it’s one of the ones…

  • A Joyful Rebellion with Current Words

    A Joyful Rebellion with Current Words

    David and I were so lucky to be guests on the wonderful podcast: A Joyful Rebellion! This podcast comes from the very creative mind of James Walters. I have to apologize to James because just before our episode was available I came down with what I can only guess now must have been Covid. I’ve…

  • Under the Rhododendrons Takes Second Nationally!

    Under the Rhododendrons Takes Second Nationally!

    Congratulations to Morgan Golladay whose short story, “Under the Rhododendrons,” published in HALLOWEEN PARTY ’23 took second place in the short story competition nationally for the National Federation of Press Women. Morgan just released her first volume of poetry, THE SONG OF NORTH MOUNTAIN, which she illustrated and which is a National Book Award nominee.…

  • We Missed You Today!

    We Missed You Today!

    Hi All, Today we celebrated the launch of Gabby Gilliam’s book, NO OCEAN SPIT ME OUT, with a Zoom reading by Gabby, Robert, and Alan. Many of the guests were likely friends and family of the authors, and we deeply appreciate their support as we navigated our first live event since 2020. It was in a…

  • Tonight’s the Night

    Tonight’s the Night

    Looking forward to meeting you in person!HERE’S THE LINK

  • Want to Ask Your Questions About Publishing?

    Want to Ask Your Questions About Publishing?

    Come to our free ZOOM event, and ask ’em! Bring your friend too!Publication is closer than you think!

  • Off They Go to Try Their Luck!

    Off They Go to Try Their Luck!

    Today was such an exciting day—I got to send off three new titles from Old Scratch Press to the National Book Awards! If you’ve been keeping tabs on us, you might remember we did the same thing last year. Sending our books to the National Book Awards feels like stepping into the ring with the…

  • Free Books Through Friday, Taxpayers!

    Free Books Through Friday, Taxpayers!

    Did tax day make you feel like you were rear-ended at a traffic light?We recommend putting Charlotte Smart on the case of the Accident. Did you hope for divine intervention?You might find it in the pages of The Holy Ghost and Other Spooky Stories. Did you have trouble telling day from night?Perhaps White Noir can help. Did it seem…