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You've tried querying, checked alternatives, and believe your book will have a market if it is published. Author houses don't appeal to you. Your manuscript is ready. What's next? Don't stress!
13 hours ago
Oh my God, hon. So sorry to hear this news, but glad to know that you'll be well taken care of on your way to recovery. Great idea by Blindogg to use this time to record ideas so that when you're ready to write again, you'll know where you're goin...
13 hours ago
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Hello there everyone! To paraphrase Freddy Krueger, "I've been away from my peers for far too long." Things have definitely been looking up in the past few weeks regarding the editing of my book, "Excelsior." This past Saturday, I met up with my ...
on Monday
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Hello everyone! I wanted to stop by here for the first time in a while to let you all know the good news. At 5:45pm last night, I finished the second draft of my novel! The first draft was about 54,000 words and the second draft has been expanded...
September 5
I just read that myself recently. Yeah, I think I'm going to go with Infinity on this book. Not only will I be able to keep the rights to this character, but I'll also be able to give the book the personal touches that I want to give it. Also, it...
July 4
The last newsletter (and royalty check) I had from Infinity told me that they are going to offer e-book publishing in the near future.
June 23
There was also a page that I recently read online - I'm still trying to find the bookmark - that gave a breakdown of the top 12 self-publishing companies. Infinity won 4th place, but considering the reviewers said not offering e-book formatting wa...
June 22
Rose, I HIGHLY recommend the book "The Fine Print of Self-Publishing. I bought it two years ago and it was probably the best $12.95 I ever spent. I promise you that it will will answer many - if not all - of your questions.
June 22

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How did you hear about us? Please be specific.
Referral
How would you classify your level of writing experience?
Intermediate
Please list any other writer's forums you belong to
authornation.com
Please tell us (if any) your favorite writer's magazines or publications
411Mania.com
List your specialty genre(s) OR genre(s) you are interested in (fiction, horror, etc...)
Fiction (Sci-Fi) / Non-Fiction (Performing Arts, Sports)

History Lesson

George H. Sirois began writing as far back as 1985 with a collection of sci-fi character profiles. In 1990, he continued to develop the characters he created with a series of short stories, and then quickly moved into the realm of playwriting in 1994.

In 1996, he wrote his first feature-length screenplay titled “Seeking Retribution.” He graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 1998, with a BA in theatre arts, and has since then, created a steady stream of screenplays, comedic sketches and short stories.

In July of 2002, he completed his first novel, “From Parts Unknown” – based on one of his screenplays. That same year, his first play – a musical he co-wrote called “Halloween at Belvedere: A Monster Musical Adventure – was produced by the Central Park Conservancy, and was performed at Belvedere Castle on every Halloween weekend until 2004.

Between May 2001 and December 2002, Sirois wrote various editorial columns for www.prowrestle.com and www.itwillfail.com, covering topics ranging from movies to wrestling to critics to moving on with life after 9/11.

In May of 2004, he was accepted into the ranks of 411mania.com, where he writes his regular column, “Scene Anatomy 101.”

In 2005, he was asked to come aboard an up-and-coming theatre company called Inch/Mile Entertainment and serve as a writer and literary manager. His first production under the Inch/Mile banner – a one-act play called “On Line” – was performed in May of the same year as part of the first annual Inch/Mile Play Date.

Sirois continues to write for 411mania on a regular basis and is developing his second book.

His archives can be seen here: http://www.411mania.com/user_profile.php?user_id=394

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Decency is Dead - (Written August 07)

I understand how the weather can affect people's moods; I happen to be one of those people who get either pissed off or lethargic when the weather's crappy. But one thing that always gets me is how extreme weather can really bring out the worst in people.

For those who weren't here to experience it, yesterday morning a severe thunderstorm swept into the NYC area and caused quite a bit of damage. Several subway stations like Canal Street were flooded and a top MTA official called for as many peo… Continue

Posted on July 28, 2008 at 4:04pm —

George H. Sirois

Whatever Happened to Talent?

Ever since June of 2002, we've been witness to a very interesting period of time on our televisions. Millions of people tune into the FOX network to get a glimpse of what could be the future of American pop music, but many more millions tune in for a different reason.

It's been a ritual on American Idol for the audition specials to get some of the highest ratings of the season, and why is that? They want to hear the guys and girls who are there to audition, but they're so Godawful that there's… Continue

Posted on July 28, 2008 at 3:58pm — 3 Comments

George H. Sirois

"I shouldn't have moved my chair..."

Sports fans are a fascinating part of our species. Not the bandwagoners that come in when a team's hot and then drop them in a heartbeat, but the real hardcore fans of specific teams. Their minds are wired in a completely different fashion than non-sports fans. I know this firsthand because my wife is very much not a sports fan, and she has to put up with my bullshit for almost an entire year.

We moved into our apartment on a September when football season was just starting, the season went fro… Continue

Posted on July 28, 2008 at 3:54pm — 1 Comment

George H. Sirois

"What You Want Is What You Get" - An Ode to McDonald's

Back line, guys wear aprons across their chests
Their pimpled faces continue to haunt
Front line, girl looks like ZZ Top with breasts
She frowns at me grumbling, "What do you want?"

I am on line for three hours, for real
As she hears my order to be taken
I ask her for the Arch Deluxe Meal Deal
She yawns, then mumbles, "Want it with bacon?"

As I watch some guy clean booths with a rag
She throws my lunch in the sack with great force
The french fries are seen through the paper bag
They have enoug… Continue

Posted on July 28, 2008 at 3:44pm — 3 Comments

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At 11:57am on April 5, 2009, Mary Jane Hayes said…
George...Limelight is putting out Press Releases about me...How do I get Writers on this site to let me fw. their email or do I have to get their personal..I guess Rt. click to get their email, is this true..write to me at maryjanehayes@bellsouth.net and I'll fw. it to you.

thanks
At 1:36pm on March 24, 2009, Mary Jane Hayes said…
George,

Emma's House of Sound, is becomming a three ACT Play...Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine, read my book and ask that I write a play...It is being shown Memorial Day weekend, May 24, 25, 26....here is link to see it

SKMBT_C55009031311130.pdf

MJ

Email me at my personal email maryjanehayes@bellsouth.net
At 9:51am on March 10, 2009, Jennifer Helen said…
I just came across your profile in this network. I would like to extend an invitation to join Allvoices.com. It’s a citizen journalist site. We discuss, debate and write about everything under the sun here. Allvoices also has an incentive program for writers and they can earn up to $10,000 cash. Register at http://www.allvoices.com/journalism and start contributing.
At 8:39pm on March 7, 2009, Serra said…
Welcome to A Dreaming Darkly!
At 1:12am on February 25, 2009, Author Stephanie Morris said…
Thank you and have a great week!
At 10:21pm on September 29, 2008, Searsha said…
Thanks for the add George!
At 4:08pm on September 24, 2008, Mary Jane Hayes said…
George
I was joking...You're cute...You lived in NY right? Happy to be in contact with you, a writer. Where do you live now...You probably told me, but when emails don't come the same day and there is a lapse with so many other writers it is hard to remember

MJ
At 6:34am on September 14, 2008, Mary Jane Hayes said…
George,

Interesting and thanks for the email Whiich one is George in the Pix....with or without glasses?
At 8:42pm on September 11, 2008, Mary Jane Hayes said…
George,
I'm from LI. First Flushing, then Hauppauge and then just moved to Fl. from Northport, in Suffolk ....What is your genre and where are you from & what org. do you belong.
At 1:52pm on August 9, 2008, Aidana WillowRaven said…
Hello,

I am new to the group and wanted to introduce myself to everybody.

I am an illustrator/designer/agent and am looking forward to getting to know all of you.

If any of you are interested, my site is
www.WillowRavenIllustration.com
and I have some sales going until school starts so be sure to check it out when you have time.

Let me know what you think of my work...

Aidana WillowRaven
willowraven.illustration@yahoo.com
901-325-1402
 
 

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