New Aberrant Dreams Content on the Way!

Hi All,

I am in the process of updating the website for new content. It will happen in the next week or so (definitely before Christmas). And it will be one of our largest.

At least six stories (maybe more--haven't decided yet *shrugs*) and at least nine poems.

More details will be released as they arise. Thought y'all should know.

Joe :-)

Recent News from the Bookshelf

Greetings everyone! Wow, it has been a while since the last update of Aberrant Dreams. Well, that is about to change. I am currently working on a large, really large, content update that will be going up as soon as it is ready. Look for it over the next couple of weeks.

As to the reason for the delay, those who visit our forums will notice that there has been some landmark activity from us. Namely, we have released our first published novel, Gate of Souls, A Familiar's Tale, Book One, by Verna McKinnon. You can see the cover below:

This title is for sale in our store...

Skull on a Shelf $23.00

...as well as all of the following sites:

Barnes and Noble $28.76
Borders $35.95
Books A Million $25.16
Amazon $23.73

Up next, we are currently working on the first Aberrant Dreams Anthology as well as a new dark urban fantasy novel. Details on the new novel will be available as it arrises.

The last thing I need to mention is in regards to submissions for Aberrant Dreams. We are behind in responding because of the needed attention for other projects, but we are starting to make a little head way on them. For those waiting, please try to be patient as we trudge through them. I hope to get caught up soon.

Sincerely,

Joe

Accepting Submissions for Comic Collections

Lonny came up with a neat idea and I thought I would mention it here. HD-IMAGE has been in small press publishing for roughly three years, featuring mainly speculative fiction. However, we're looking to open our catalogue a little wider.

Within the next year, HD-IMAGE would like to add one or two comic collection titles to its catalogue. As a side note, we do list our publications with Ingram catalogue, which places us in the markets for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, etc.

Some things to consider:
-we are not accepting comicbook submissions, only collections (e.g., Calvin and Hobbes, The Farside Gallery, Get Fuzzy, etc.)
-advanced royalties are not being offered, but payment of royalties will meet the industry standard
-currently, only black-and-white/gray scale interior printing is being offered
-humor is a huge selling point
-collections containing graphic violence or pornographic material will not be accepted

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Lonny Harper at comics@hd-image.com. In the email, please state your full name, how long you have been creating comics, the address of your website, and a short blurb about how you promote yourself. Also, attach one (1) .jpeg with an example of your work.

Response time will vary depending on submissions, but is generally two to six weeks.

Feel free to see more about us at HD-IMAGE. Please note that the site does require a Flash player.

July 2007 Content Added

Four new stories have been added to the site.

1. Little Red Caplets, by S. P. Somtow
2. Living with a Shoulder Monster, by Eugie Foster
3. Lisa's Requiem, by Joshua Thays
4. Amalalaq's Journey, by Lawrence Barker

Five new poems have been added to the site.
1. Armin Meiwes, by S. P. Somtow
2. Grim Faced Hero, by Michael D. Turner
3. An Offering Of Lust, A Sacrifice Of Flesh, by Mikal Trimm
4. The Reaper, by Greg Schwartz
5. Jeffery Dahmer, by S. P. Somtow

What are you doing hanging around here? Go check them out.

We hope you enjoy!

Poetry Submissions Re-Open

Great news everyone! Aberrant Dreams is once again accepting speculative fiction poetry submissions.

The Store Is Now Online!

Great news, everyone! The HD-Image store, Skull on a Shelf, is now online for everyone to use. There is still a need for minor tweaking throughout, but the merchandise that is on the store is available for purchase. Go check it out!

You can find it at the following link:

http://www.hd-image.com/store

Those interested in preordering Aberrant Dreams I, the Awakening can do so by going here.

Thanks again for the suppport with everything, and for the great assortment of names for the store. Now the job falls to Lonny, Ernie, and me to fill it with stuff people will want to buy :-)

Joe :-)

May 2007 Content Added

Three new stories have been added to the site.

1. Dreamcatching, by James Lafond Sutter
2. To Grow the Road, by Wm. Michael Mott
3. The Great God Awto, by Clark Ashton Smith

What are you doing hanging around here? Go check them out.

We hope you enjoy!