Blood Stains On My Hands

We just shot a scene for Apparitions' trailer! I got to play with a bottle of blood! Woooohooo! (Fake of course) Splattered it all over. It was a lot of fun :)

Except now I've got blood stains on my hands! And the floor...I think I hit the curtains too...ah well.

If Hashy keeps up the excellent work he's been doing - it'll be scary!

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Raven Bower is the author of the upcoming horror novel, Apparitions (ArcheBooks May 2007)

ArcheBooks' Writers Forums!

My publisher, ArcheBooks, introduced new boards today! We have all sorts of forums where you can talk to authors from fantasy to sci-fi to horror to contempory and self-help.

There's also an area for Conventions, Events, marketing tips, general writing conversation and lots more.

Drop by and check out the forums!

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Raven Bower is the author of the upcoming horror novel, Apparitions (ArcheBooks, May 2007)

Apparitions

My debut horror novel, Apparitions, just got its first blurb! I'm very excited about it as it comes from one of my favorite authors - Steve Alten (Author of MEG, The Trench, MEG: Primal Waters and The LOCH).

Check out what Steve has to say about Apparitions here!

Take a gander at Steve's books here!

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About the Author -

Raven Bower is the author of the upcoming horror novel, Apparitions (ArcheBooks May 2007)

Grave Thoughts

I've got exciting news! Greg from Grave Thoughts will be hosting me on his show on April 10th. There will be a short reading from Apparitions and an interview. He seems like a really interesting guy and I can't wait to talk with him.

In the meanwhile, check out his site and listen to the other authors and artists he has featured including - Steve Vernon, Gary Braunbeck and Scott Nicholson.

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Raven Bower is the author of the upcoming horror novel, Apparitions (ArcheBooks May 2007)

Time Change

[Start Public Service Message] This is a warning. This is real and not a test. Starting this Saturday at Midnight (our beloved hour even...blasphamy...) the clocks turn forward by one hour. Yes. We lose one hour of darkness. Find and prepare your shelters now! Again, this is not a test........This has been a public service message from the dark side.[/End Public Service Message]

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Raven Bower is the author of the upcoming horror novel, Apparitions (ArcheBooks 2007)

New Method!

On my web site I mentioned that I'll be using a new method with Windigo (horror / suspense) than I have with my previous two novels - Apparitions (horror / suspense) and Night Wing (dark fantasy). Here's a brief summary of the new system -

All characters (big and small) are written out on 3x5" cards.
Each character with major to moderate roles are color coded with different markers
Each character with minor roles are color coded all in yellow.

I'm keeping a running set of cards on 'Detail' - ie the details of the fictional town I've created for Windigo.

Each scene or sequel is written out on a card and color coded in the VP (view point) character's color. Included on the card is a list of details (sensory type stuff - this addition is thanks to M.B Weston), list of actions, brief summary, list of emotions and most importantly the RESULT (effect) of the scene.

Working with a cause and effect system I list out each scene and sequal, make a calendar allotting for when each happens in 'fiction time'. Then I break these cards into chapters usually consisting of 4 average sized VPs or up to 7 short ones.

Then all of these are placed neatly into an index file with appropriate segments ie - Characters, Details, Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and so forth.

On top of this file I keep a 3 pronged folder with print outs of the major characters' bio sheets, intensive write up of the area and general plots (broken into the main plot and the various sub plots).

Annnnd I keep a spiral notebook (usually a matching color - I lean heavily to purple ;) ) where I do my bubble charts, notes and various other doodling.

It seems intensive but for anyone that's taken on a novel length work organization is key! Or in my case, organised chaos...

So this is my new system. Once Windigo is out you can let me know if it worked!

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Raven Bower is the author of the upcoming horror novel, Apparitions (ArcheBooks 2007)

World Fantasy Convention '07

I just got an email from the WFC - their hotel rooms are already half full. If you're planning on attending please book your room soon!

For more info visit them here

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Raven Bower is the author of the upcoming horror novel, Apparitions (ArcheBooks 2007)