I'm not freaking out, you are

This is it, the second part of the Wyrd West series that Ps and Qs Publishing is putting out. It is also the last part until at least next year. This seemed like a really popular open call, so I think I might have to do it again. 

For right now, I'm just stoked to see Wyrd Werewolf Wrangler up for sale on Amazon, as well as all of the other online book buying sites. This has been a journey, and one that I could not have done alone. Not only have my authors been amazing, even with the setbacks and such going on, but I had a lot of help from my writing community. 

Seriously, without Sam Robb, we'd have never gotten this far to start with. That man is a wealth of information and encouragement. Jesse A Barrett was instramental in getting the website up and running. Don't ask me what he did. He explained it, and he swears it was in English, but I'm pretty sure it was a made up language that only he had the keys to. 

What's next for Ps and Qs Publishing? I'm currently reading for Gauges and Ghouls. That promises to be a spooky anthology. There are so many scary stories out there and the authors who are contributing have such a way of making everything come to life. I can't wait to read everything. I dread trying to widdle the selection down to a manageable number. That one is planned to be released for the third quarter of the year. 

Then there is the 1988 anthology coming up at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Elves taking on the 1980s rock scene? Yep, any era can be used in the storyline, as well as any genre. The details can be found at www.PsandQsPublishing.com. Just look under the tab for Open Calls. 

It's Alive!!!

The first of the anthologies published by Ps and Qs is live! AHHH!!!

I am beyond excited! I can barely think! 

Wyrd Wytch West has been an absolute joy, and terror, to work on. Seeing it become available to people is the best feeling! Knowing my authors are just as excited about this as I am makes it even more worth it. 

**grabs the Guinness** 

Here is to a great start and hopefully many more anthologies to follow. Be sure to pick up a copy for yourself and support small publishers. 

Publishing the First Anthology

I have published so much of my own stuff, one would think that I'm used to the myriad of emotions that it can cause. Just hitting that "publish" button makes me feel equal parts fear and excitement. Fear that no one will ever notice or like what I poured my heart and soul into, and excitement that I made something, accomplished a huge task. I am pretty sure that these sensations will never become normal for me. 

Today I felt an extra dose of those emotions when I took that final step. Not only do I worry about my own work, but I'm also responsible for making sure that the authors who entrusted their work with me are as successful as possible. I have done everything I can, and I know that, but I still worry that it's not enough. That I'm not enough. 

I know this is just my imposter syndrome talking. I read every one of those stories that I just released into the world. They are all amazing. I have double checked EVERYTHING. I know that Wyrd Wytch West is as good as I can possibly make it. I dare anyone to do better. 

As I wait for everything to finalize in the publication process, I'm thinking of the future. I have new and bright ideas for more anthologies. I think, with the help of my authors, we can become a power house in the small publishing world. Who knows, we might just tackle novels and collections as well as anthologies. 

This can be done, and I'm going to be the one to do it.