My very first review, and I couldn't be more proud.

My first review ever has given Twisted Tales from a Wandering Mind 3/5 stars.  I couldn't be more thrilled with the things this reader had to say if it was the most glowing praise in the world.
"Some of the stories lacked that "umph" that I was hoping to get in a horror anthology. Still, I'm glad to see an indie author that took a brave step into the unknown. This collection won't keep you up at night, but Josh Kemp is definitely an author with keeping an eye on."
That, my friends, is music to my ears.  That is the sound of someone reading my stories.  To any and all of you who do, I would love to hear what you have to say!  Even if you didn't like the story, I'd be delighted to hear what didn't work for you, what sort of story you were hoping to hear.  I may not always agree with you, but I really enjoy talking with people about the things I've written.  So by all means, do not be bashful!
Please feel free to leave a review, a comment here on my blog, or even send me an e-mail at plotgap at yahoo dot com.

Josh Kemp
Plotgap Publishing

So, life has been a hectic, happy, and sometimes horrific mess these past few weeks.  As you probably already know the release of Twisted Tales from a Wandering Mind went off... with a big hitch.  Anyway, you live and learn and I'm hoping to actually meet a December 9th Release Date for my upcoming, yet to be titled fantasy novella.  Oooooh... exciting.
I'm in the throws of what is working out to be another fun NaNoWriMo.  My story "Nim and the Empty Gem" is inching its way along somewhat slower than I'd like, but I really enjoy the premise I've built so far.  There are just all these parts that are well... cruddy.  I have a tough time ignoring that part of it all.  In any case, that is what re-writing is for!  Draft one, hopefully you'll see the light of day before the end of November.

To all my fellow participants, good luck and type quick!

What I'm reading: Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman and If He Hollers Let Him Go by Chester Himes

What I'm reading locally: Just finished Beyond the Tempest Gates by Jeff Suwak.  Fun little character novella.  It's only $2, give it a try.  http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Tempest-Gate-Jeff-Suwak/dp/1938230442,

Soon I'll be diving into a much thicker novel called the Thousand Names by Django Wexler.

I got it done.  Through many lessons learned about time, how I never seem to have enough of it, delays, I've got Twisted Tales from a Wandering Mind up and ready to go!  Check it out here.

Now, as if that isn't enough, I've got the beginnings of a serialized Fantasy story.  The Tales of Keene the Dusk Knight.  Novella one is written, I simply need to go through some edits and that long hidden gem may see the light of day sometime in December.  In the mean time, some ever useful words of advise - If you get too scared when reading this book, pull the covers up over your head and hide.

Sincerely,

Josh Kemp

Plotgap Publishing