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Shawn Oetzel - Writer

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About Me

I am a writer trapped in a humble social worker's body...

I have been writing seriously for several years now, and I have enjoyed a moderate level of success. Short stories of mine have appeared in THE WRITER"S POST JOURNAL, UNIVERSE PATHWAYS, STATIC MOVEMENT, and DEMONMINDS. I also have a short story which will be appearing in THE HORROR EXPRESS's forthcoming anthology. I was fortunate enough to have a story of mine earn an Honorable Mention from the National Fantasy Fan Federation's annual writing contest back in 2005. My debut novel DYING MOON, a crime drama/fantasy tale I like to describe as Terry Brooks meets CSI, has been accepted by Lachesis Publishing and will be released through their imprint LBF Books in January 2009. I also have a middle grade/young adult novel I am currently shopping around trying to find a home for. When I am not at work or spending time with my kids I am usually working on any number of projects like the many book, DVD, and movie reviews I do for a variety of markets including STATIC MULTIMEDIA, FRACTAL MATTER, ASCENT ASPIRATIONS MAGAZINE, TALES OF THE TALISMAN, THE WRITER"S POST JOURNAL, and SHROUD MAGAZINE. I am currently hard at work on my third novel, another fantasy/crime drama mix.

I believe there is no stress too great which cannot be cured by a good cigar.


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Check out this event: Book Signing

Hosted By:Shawn Oetzel - WriterWhen:Saturday, June 27, 2009Where:Country Morning Cafe205 West First Street Kewanee61443Description:My very first booksigning! Come one and all to the Country Morning Ca...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:28:00 GMT

Debut Novel Now Available!

My debut novel Dying Moon is now available from LBF Books! Dying Moon is a speculative fiction novel blending fantasy and crime fiction. In my query letter I described it as LOTR meets CSI. Here is a ...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 12:08:00 GMT

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Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:50:00 GMT

A Slight Delay

For those interested there has been a delay with the release of my novel Dying Moon. It was originally supposed to be released and available on January 28, but due to an unforeseen problem with the pr...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:11:00 GMT

Sad News From The Music World

I was deeply saddened today when I read about the death of guitarist Ron Asheton. For those who do not know, he was the guitarist for Iggy Pop's band, The Stooges. Those that know me also know I have ...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Cover Art

At Long last I give you the cover of Dying Moon!!Laura Givens was the artist, and I think she did an incredible job! I would love to hear everyone's feedback.
Posted by on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Book Promotion

I have a few items I am using to help promote my novel, Dying Moon, which is being released from LBF Books on January 28, 2009. They are a photocard featuring the cover art which was done magnificentl...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:53:00 GMT

Bookmarks

Hey all! While doing some research into affordable promotional items for the upcoming release of my debut novel, Dying Moon, I ran across a quick and easy method for making bookmarks with Microsft Wor...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:32:00 GMT

New Job!!

I put my letter of resignation in tonight! I finally get to leave what I feel is the most unprofessional and unethical social services agency I have ever had the displeasure of being associated with. ...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:39:00 GMT

I did it!!

Finally! After almost two years 417 pages and just over 121,000 words my third novel is complete! It is still in need of some serious editing but for all intents and purposes it is done! I firmly beli...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:13:00 GMT