Enceladus Literary: Recent Episodes
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Enceladus Literary is proud to be a part of this year’s ALA Conference in Chicago, which runs from June 22-27th. Our most recent release, a historical fiction novel titled The Violence of Reason, will be available via The Independent Book Publisher’s Association’s booth (#3711) at the event and via their digital catalog which can be ... Read more
Find out more about The Violence of Reason and author Pete Planisek by reading his latest interview on the Reading Nook. The site features interviews with indie authors and has book reviews from a number of genres. Happy Reading!
Okay, yes. I said it. I’m guilty.Guilty of what, exactly?Of writing a novel that I had no intention of creating when I first started working on this project.Oh, is that all?Well, they say confession is good for the soul so I guess it’s time for me to come clean and tell you all a little ... Read more
After a two-year forced hiatus due to COVID, and five years after my last appearance, the 60th annual Columbus Arts Festival and I are returning together this weekend, June 10th-12th. Over the three days of the festival, a number of passionate and talented artists from a variety of mediums (painters, jewelry makers, musicians, dancers, authors, ... Read more
Welcome to our brand new, fully updated website. After a decade of building the old site, lessons learned, and a need to add new functions, I’m proud to say we have arrived. A great debt of gratitude goes to Scott Coons for making the vision for this new site a reality. Our hope is that ... Read more
There’s a dominant movie genre for every decade. We try to guess what’s coming next after comic books…http://archive.org/download/BlockbustersByDecade/Blockbusters%20by%20decade.mp3
Marvel may rule the cinematic universe, but DC has staked their claim to the small screen. But what does that mean?
We re-enter the world of Harry Potter, except it’s actually the Fantastic Beasts world, except, maybe it’s not. So what is it? VBR MP3 download
Join local author Pete Planisek on Sunday, October 21st (3:00-5:00 P.M.) in the lower west level (turn left in the first room when you enter the store) of the Book Loft (631 S 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43206), in Columbus, Ohio’s historic German Village district, for a meet & greet, trivia, and a gift raffle. ... Read more
There’s a long shadow cast by Christopher Nolan’s 2008 masterpiece. Does it hold up? Is its influence finally wavering? VBR MP3 download
It’s been 30 years…what from the summer of ’88 can translate to the modern movie-going audience? VBR MP3 download
Now that Marvel is coming to a tipping point, can the rest of Hollywood follow the model or is there a better way? VBR MP3 download
I’d like to take a moment to thank Cindy Lyttle and the Pickerington Barnes & Noble store for hosting me for an author event last week. They have been truly wonderful partners and very supportive of indie authors and regularly host writers and hold events on a variety of subjects. If you are local, ... Read more
Even thought it’s been talked to death, we look back at the plusses and minuses of The Last Jedi. http://archive.org/download/StarWarsTheLastJedi_20180128/Star%20Wars%20The%20Last%20Jedi.mp3
Justice League has been anticipated for years. And now it has come and gone with a whimper. What happened? http://archive.org/download/JusticeLeagueMovie/Justice%20League%20Movie.mp3
Indie Author Day is an opportunity for the indie community to come together at their local library to help local self-published and independent authors get discovered and for readers to find new books written by fellow community members. Independent authors and aspiring writers can also participate in presentations and workshops about writing, editing, and publishing. Learn ... Read more
Check out my newest interview on the Shut Up & Read blog http://shutupandreadgroup.blogspot.com/2017/10/q-with-pete-planisek.html and take advantage of a chance to read my novel Frankenstein A Life Beyond for free by participating in the Read It and Reap program: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/18939241-read-it-reap-788-frankenstein-a-life-beyond-book-1-of-3-the-resurr or the sequel Frankenstein Soul’s Echo https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/18946190-read-it-reap-789-frankenstein-soul-s-echo-book-2-of-3-the-resurrec Reviews will need to be posted 3 weeks after ... Read more
We know Clue is a popular, historic board game. And it’s a popular, cult classic movie. Now, why can’t we see the two married together in a modern day video game? VBR MP3 download
Enjoy special pricing on Smashwords for Frankenstein A Life Beyond (Book 1 of 3) The Resurrection Trinity, Frankenstein Soul’s Echo (Book 2 of 3) The Resurrection Trinity, and Princess Bella and the Dragon’s Charm by saving 75% off these ebooks during July 2017! A number of indie authors are participating in this sale so be ... Read more
Wonder Woman has arrived and taken the world by storm. But is it perfect? http://archive.org/download/WonderWomanPart2/Wonder%20Woman%20Part%202.mp3
Every now and again I like to pause and reflect on the craft of storytelling in its myriad forms. For several years now I’ve been scratching my head over the state of screenplays. I’m primarily referring to big budget pictures but not exclusively. This is also not to say there haven’t been very good, engaging, ... Read more
Thank you to everyone who followed Enceladus Literary’s April 2017’s Celebration of Poetry. I had a lot of fun picking various authors, revisiting or discovering new authors and works, and sharing five original works by poet Mark Low. If you missed any of the social media posts (Twitter – @peteplanisek or on Facebook), you can ... Read more
There are some TV shows that have stuck their landing…and then there are those lost to history too soon. VBR MP3 download
Pete Planisek is very pleased to share his newest interview by Mercedes Fox, which you can read here. Mercedes blog features her own writing projects, thoughtful interviews with many different types of authors, and book reviews. Be sure to check out all her blog has to offer and discover some new authors and artists. Thank you ... Read more
Enceladus Literary is going to celebrate National Poetry Month by proudly releasing four original poems by poet Mark Low each Saturday throughout the month of April. You can find both his new works and previously published poems here. Also check out Pete Planisek’s Facebook author’s page or Twitter (@peteplanisek) as he shares a variety of ... Read more
Check out/share my newest interview from Lin Ryals and explore her works and other interviews on the site. The interview can be read at http://smithlinda60ls.wixsite.com/lrrsmith/single-post/2017/03/08/Author-Interview
Actors come and go, sometimes by choice and sometimes not. What do the big franchise films do when an actor is no longer available? VBR MP3 download
Take advantage this week of Smashwords’ Read an eBook Week promotions and save. These special prices only only last from March 5th-11th. Act now and save! You can save 50% off the regular list price on Frankenstein A Life Beyond (Book 1 of 3) The Resurrection Trinity by using the code: RAE 50. Save 50% on Frankenstein Soul’s ... Read more
Can we guess correctly which of the upcoming 2017 big movie releases we’re going to look back on as disappointments and which will be surprises? http://archive.org/download/2017UpcomingMovies/2017%20Upcoming%20Movies.mp3
Rogue One is a slightly imperfect dip into the non-episodic Star Wars pool. It can be improved, even with cartoon versions of long passed actors… VBR MP3 download
Two events happened Wednesday night, one that I largely heard about and one that I witnessed. The first was the World Series Game 7 loss of the Cleveland Indians to the Chicago Cubs. The other was a concert at the Palace Theater in Columbus, Ohio. I mention both of these because some strange time convergence ... Read more
Thank you to Carrie K, and her daughter, from Carrie K’s Book Reviews for sharing both your time and thoughts about Princess Bella and the Dragon’s Charm. Very happy to have played a small role in the life of a young book reviewer and reader. I had fun writing this story and am so pleased ... Read more
Thank you to Stacey of The Whispering Stories blog and Stephanie from the Adventures Thru Wonderland blog for their recent reviews for Princess Bella and the Dragon’s Charm. We’re very grateful and hope readers will check out their other reviews!
In tribute to the great Gene Wilder, STAND BECK!!! http://archive.org/download/YoungFrankenstein/Young%20Frankenstein.mp3
Thank you so much to the students and staff (especially Karen Sewell) for inviting me today to take part in their young author’s writing conference at Central College Christian Academy. It was wonderful to play a small part in so many young writers’ journeys as they work on crafting their own short stories ... Read more
Ahh, the glorious summer of 1989. Can its awesomeness ever be repeated? We may be biased. VBR MP3 download
Tom Clancy’s character has been in 5 movies, yet no one really remembers them, and if they do, it’s for Connery. Should there be any more Jack Ryan? VBR MP3 download
On April 14th, Elizabeth Nordquest and I held a book release event at the Pickerington Barnes & Noble. The event was made even more dynamic by the poetry slam hosted by PHSC Thematics students prior to our presentation. It was truly wonderful hearing the talent and efforts of these young writers. This is the second ... Read more
Buffy is a seminal television show. It was a frowned upon movie before that. It was a successful comic book after that. Can it be anything else? VBR MP3 download
X Men is back, or more like it hasn’t really gone away. Is that a good or bad thing that it always seems to be around? http://archive.org/download/greg_XMen/X%20Men.mp3
Early 80’s TV cheese at its best, but can Ralphie in his jammies work today or did NBC already do it with Chuck? VBR MP3 download
She’s a wonder, but it’s a wonder why Wonder Woman has not gotten any play on the big screen…until now. How will it turn out? http://archive.org/download/WonderWoman_201603/Wonder%20Woman.mp3
2002 was a weird transition year for everything and yet, here we are 14 years later staring down the barrel of the same properties still being made in one way or another. http://archive.org/download/2002BoxOffice/2002%20Box%20Office.mp3
The Incredible Hulk has been done several times now. Why? Can he stand alone or is his place permanently cemented as a strong supporting character? http://archive.org/download/greg_Hulk/Hulk.mp3
We live in a unique time with remakes and reboots left and right, but with original actors coming back. http://archive.org/download/RebootquelOrRemakequel/Rebootquel%20or%20Remakequel.mp3
Just before we see it, what do we expect from Star Wars now? http://archive.org/download/StarWarsTheForceAwakens/Star%20Wars_%20The%20Force%20Awakens.mp3
Bond, James Bond…has been around for a long time. Can it continue? Should it continue? http://archive.org/download/JamesBond_201512/James%20Bond.mp3
Read Ionia Martin’s review of Frankenstein Soul’s Echo (Book 2 of 3) The Resurrection Trinity and be sure to follow all of her reviews on the Readful Things Blog. And don’t forget about take advantage of massive savings on The Resurrection Trinity series this month. Full sales details can be found here. Buy and save today!
Check out the newest review of Frankenstein A Life Beyond (Book 1 of 3) The Resurrection Trinity (and many other reviews and interviews) on Bookie Monster. And don’t forget about take advantage of massive savings on The Resurrection Trinity series this month. Full sales details can be found here. Buy and save today!
The found footage stunner of 1999…can we do it again or are we still feeling its effects? http://archive.org/download/BlairWitchProject/Blair%20Witch%20Project.mp3
Get ready to celebrate Frankenstein Friday and Halloween this month by saving today on both entries of The Resurrection Trinity – Frankenstein A Life Beyond (Book 1 of 3) and Frankenstein Soul’s Echo (Book 2 of 3). These books are normally priced $5.99 but for October they’re on sale for only $2.99 on Amazon, Barnes ... Read more
Ben Kenobi was in the desert for 20 years. That could do some serious damage to someone… http://archive.org/download/HasBen/Has%20Ben.mp3
Fletch should be the comedic James Bond. So why were there only 2 with Chevy Chase? http://archive.org/download/Fletch_201508/Fletch.mp3
It was a surprise hit of ’87 and somehow spawned 3 sequels and dozens of parodies. But can it still work today? http://archive.org/download/LethalWeapon/Lethal%20Weapon.mp3
When people learn that I write I’m usually asked some standard questions. • What do you write about/what have you written? • Where can I find your work? • How do you come up with ideas for your stories? With the release of my newest short story “Strange Seasons of the Wellspring,” I figured now ... Read more
Check out my latest author interview and many others at: http://www.renereviews.com/author-interview-pete-planisek/ Thank you to Renezmai Rude and be sure to check out the Rude Reviews site.
Mad Max is back with a Fury, and everyone seems to love it. Well, almost everyone… VBR MP3
We discuss MORE Trailers! Ant-Man! Fantastic Four! Terminator! Busters are being blocked every week! VBR MP3
Is it the Age of Ultron? The Age of Marvel? The Age of Too Much To Handle In One Movie? VBR MP3
Blockbuster fever has hit with trailers for our most anticipated movies hitting all at once. Can there be such at thing as anticipation burnout? http://archive.org/download/AvengerForceVSupermanAwakensUltron/Avenger%20Force%20V%20Superman%20Awakens%20Ultron.mp3
For months, my mind has been fixated on April 15th, 2015. No, not because of taxes but because I had the opportunity to stand before the public at my first author event. I’m used to speaking in front of people as part of my regular job but this felt different. As an author a great ... Read more
Yeah, Baby! Can Austin Powers be brought back or should it remain a product of its time? Listen and find out! VBR MP3
So excited to announce that I will be holding a meet-and-greet at the Pickerington, OH, Barnes & Noble store on April 15, 2015! Starting at 6:30, I’ll be talking about my novels and other writing projects and sharing my experiences as an ebook author/publisher. Share the news, bring a friend, come say hello, learn more ... Read more
On March 11, 1818, Mary Shelley introduced the world to her literary classic Frankenstein. Her story continues in Frankenstein A Life Beyond and the newly published Frankenstein Soul’s Echo (Books 1 and 2 of The Resurrection Trinity). Enjoy special pricing through April 16th, 2015, on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo for Frankenstein Soul’s Echo. ... Read more
Spider Man is now officially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Is it too late? Can another reboot be tolerated? http://archive.org/download/SpiderMan_201503/Spider-Man.mp3
Let’s fill up the Mr Fusion and travel all the way back…to 1995. Anything worth updating from then besides all of our plaid shirts? http://archive.org/download/greg_1995/1995.mp3
Can we Hail to the King again or should Ash just go back to sleep? http://archive.org/download/EvilDead_201501/Evil%20Dead.mp3
Can a video game be worthwhile that doesn’t have a story to drive it…? Yes, yes it can. http://archive.org/download/StarWarsBattlefront_201501/Star%20Wars%20Battlefront.mp3
Happy 2015! Now that the sparklers have been lit, confetti tossed, and champagne uncorked all that remains is the journey ahead. 2014 will forever hold its own memories, accomplishments, challenges, and failures but a new year offers new opportunities and this one promises to be an interesting trip around the sun. First, as I’ve been ... Read more
Is it time for the Griswolds to retire into film history or should they be brought back? http://archive.org/download/Vacation_201412/Vacation.mp3
They are making more movies in the Harry Potter universe. Can we beat them to the punch with something good? http://archive.org/download/HarryPotter_201412/Harry%20Potter.mp3
1997 was to be the year of Clooney the movie star. Well, that had to wait after this was done. http://archive.org/download/ThePeacemaker/The%20Peacemaker.mp3
What would have happened if one star replaced another in an iconic movie or TV show? How different would it have been? We give that question a shot. 36.9 MB
It’s a showdown between DC and Marvel for cinematic supremacy. Is there room for both? Or are we going to burnout before we see it all? http://archive.org/download/DCMARVELSchedule/DC-MARVEL%20Schedule.mp3
It didn’t get any glory when it came out and it could be lost to history, but one of our favorites deserves at a least a look at a sequel or reboot…right? GHOST-GROSSER! http://archive.org/download/GrossePointeBlank/Grosse%20Pointe%20Blank.mp3
One, Two…Freddy needs a reboot…We tackle A Nightmare on Elm Street. It’s the one 80’s slasher that has the potential to be redone correctly in the modern day. 39.0 MB
The Simpsons have been with us forever. So, how can you end this endless cartoon family? We try to answer that almost unanswerable question… http://archive.org/download/TheSimpsons_201410/The%20Simpsons.mp3
Is Magnum P.I. TOO 80’s? Can it be updated? Should it be rebooted? Can it not be another boring CBS show? We certainly discuss the possibilities. 19.3 MB
The 4th movie in a series has a horrible track record in Hollywood. Can we improve on that at all? 25.8 MB
The Expendables are expendably expendable…and pretty awful. With all of this “talent”, could something better have been done? http://archive.org/download/Expendables_201408/Expendables.mp3
THAT’S WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT! An example of how to do a remake/reboot correctly…take an old concept with an original movie that is awful and run with it. 21.8 MB
http://archive.org/download/Goonies2/Goonies%202.mp3 Wait, they are or they aren’t making a Goonies 2?…Is what we’ve heard for almost 30 years. So we go ahead and give it a shot.
There is no one thing you can do to fix a mediocre or bad movie…or is there? We try to on several different movies where one bad idea changed could make all the difference. http://archive.org/download/HindsightQuickFixes/Hindsight%20Quick%20Fixes.mp3
We invade the hearts and minds of America with a look at the…-gulp-…Red Dawn series. http://archive.org/download/RedDawn/Red%20Dawn.mp3
Uh oh, Star Wars is on its way back. We continue our series of future hindsights as we re-enter the galaxy. 28.6 MB
http://archive.org/download/BackToTheFuture_201405/Back%20to%20the%20Future.mp3 Can Back to the Future sequels be improved? We go back in time to find out.
http://archive.org/download/JusticeLeague_201405/Justice%20League.mp3 Can the Justice League be better? We don’t know because it is still years away, but we’re going to try and float some ideas to make it work!
Serendipity is a beautiful thing. I had the chance to today to slow down, reflect, and catch up on my backlog of podcasts. I often listen to episodes of The Nerdist podcast. The one I listened to today featured Brian Henson and really got my mind thinking about how artists create characters based on the ... Read more
22.9 MB To quote Peter Griffin: “Why do we need another Terminator movie?” We try to answer that.
Cooking as a creative process As a cerebral person, many of my creative endeavors are a reflection of my overworked brain: in poetry every word has been tediously reviewed, researched, and, many times, replaced; Writing for my blog requires planning content, implementing actions, reflecting, writing, reviewing, tagging, and posting. These processes are recursive and sometimes ... Read more
Why did this last for SEVEN YEARS??? http://archive.org/download/MacGyver_201404/MacGyver.mp3
Ghostbuster 3? Can it be done? Should it be done? …I love this idea, I’m proud to be a part of it…let’s do it! http://archive.org/download/Ghostbusters_201403/Ghostbusters.mp3
Can we alter the Man of Destruction of Concrete and Steel? Some were disappointed, so with a little trimming of the film, there’s something better already on screen. Or is there…? http://archive.org/download/ManOfSteel_201403/Man%20of%20Steel.mp3
Quick wrap of 10 seasons of Smallville. Wait, 10 SEASONS!? Wow, that could have been done in 4. http://archive.org/download/Smallville_201403/Smallville.mp3
Did the Dark Knight really rise to the occasion? What makes Alfred cry? We sort through logic gaps to come up with an answer in a full length commentary. 78.8 MB
Was John McClane really on vacation that whole time? He leapt off the top of a skyscraper in part 1 to great effect. In 4 and 5, he landed in the sewer. Can we do any better? http://archive.org/download/DieHard4.5/Die%20Hard%204.5.mp3
Is there ANY way to make a 4th return to Indiana Jones work with all the same players and that much time passing? Maybe it can, only be on the lookout for Zombie Elsa! http://archive.org/download/IndianaJonesAndZeusFire/Indiana%20Jones%20and%20Zeus%27%20Fire.mp3
Quick. Go light a candle. No, it’s fine. I’ll wait…. Seriously. Stop reading this post and go light a candle (maybe one that isn’t in a jar if possible). It’ll be fine. You don’t even need to keep it with you when you come back to finish reading this. Just keep it away from the ... Read more
Can we please get a petition to bring Tom Hanks back to comedy? Maybe this sequel will do it… http://archive.org/download/TheBurbsPart2/The%20Burbs%20Part%202.mp3
Our first dive into TV. Can an idea from the 80’s be better served by modern storytelling? 30.9 MB
For my first post of 2014, I’d like to take a few moments to fantasize about creating that dream library you’ve always had in the back of your mind. Despite the fact that you’re on an ebook publishing site (the foundation of which is the idea of literature as both portable and immediately accessible) I ... Read more
Can Palpatine really create his masterpiece: The Dark Lords of the Sith heavy metal band? http://archive.org/download/StarWarsEpisode3/Star%20Wars%20Episode%203.mp3
Can we continue our version of the prequel saga…? http://archive.org/download/StarWarsEpisode2/Star%20Wars%20Episode%202.mp3
The Phantom Menace was a loaded bomb when it hit screens in 1999. In Hindsight, it is almost 100% awful. Can we do any better? http://archive.org/download/StarWarsEpisode1/Star%20Wars%20Episode%201.mp3
A statement I often hear when people learn I’ve written a novel (more to come next year 🙂 is, “I could never do anything like that. It would be too overwhelming to keep track of something that complex.” Another common statement is, “I’d never have the patience or dedication for that type of thing.” Writers ... Read more
Yesterday was a stereotypically lovely autumn day. The trees were a host of seasonal colors, though not quite at their peak; the sun was out, a hint of the cold soon to descend on this region was carried by the wind, and the endless azure sky stretched soothingly overhead. I walked through a meadow still ... Read more
Hi Everyone, Latest interview is now posted at: http://www.michelleabbott.com/peteplanisek.html A special thanks to Michelle Abbott. Check out the rest her site has to offer.
At some point, early on in the creative process, you settle on a setting for your story. Great. You can check that off the list. But is setting more than just a time and place? How important is it to shaping your characters, the plot, types of conflict, or themes of your literary endeavor? Are ... Read more
An interesting notion popped into my head the other day: if I was put in charge of creating fortune cookie sayings for writers (hey, it could happen…) what type of sayings or advice would I include? I’m sure someone, at some writing conference, somewhere, has already tried this but it seems like a fun idea ... Read more
In case you missed this news on Facebook, my Goodreads blog, or Twitter, I wanted to let you know that Encleadus Literary now has a page dedicated to hosting new and original short stories and poetry. I’ve published two of my own short stories, which you can read for FREE here. Short stories afford writers ... Read more
Stuck without a muse? Creative spirit gone on vacation? At times all writers experience moments of doubt, laziness, or disinterest in their efforts. We make excuses as to why we’re not working on a story but some times, lets face it, we need a break. Other projects catch our eye; we want to go on ... Read more
As any artist (especially we indie folks) will tell you, marketing is hard. It takes time, money, effort, a fair amount of patience, and holds no guarantee that a given marketing effort will be successful. It’s the same problem the big players face. On a recent episode of one of the regular podcasts I listen ... Read more
In a recent interview, two giants of the film making industry, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, predicted that the theater going experience (and movie making in general) will cease to exist in the near future. (Click to read the interview.) Lucas and Spielberg feel that the film industry distribution model is fundamentally changing. Similar to ... Read more
Ever wanted to see the 1930’s classic film Bride of Frankenstein towering over you, under the stars, while eating ice cream? You’ll get your chance on Thursday, June 20th, when the Wexner Center for the Arts will showcase the film as part of their Wex Drive-In series. Details can be found here.
Hello Planet Earth….my latest interview is now available at: http://jillmsanders.com/pete-planisek/ Jill Sanders conducted the interview and is a romance author with four published novels in her Pride series currently available. Please check out her work and interviews on her blog: http://jillmsanders.com/ Also, tomorrow (June 11th) brings you a chance to read Frankenstein A Life Beyond ... Read more
I’m participating in the Read It and Reap program hosted by the Shut Up and Read! Group on Goodreads.com. They posted my Q and A session on their blog today and will have free copies of Frankenstein A Life Beyond available in exchange for reviews on June 11th! Check out my interview and other blog entries ... Read more
Vote for Frankenstein A Life Beyond by June 1st, check out some other independent authors, and maybe score a free summer read. What could be easier? http://www.ampersandh.com/summer-reading-list/
Writers don’t set out to create bad dialogue for their characters; in fact, most of us try to edit our way out of potential dialogue disasters but let’s face it, we’ve all read or heard some pretty cringe worthy examples. Bad dialogue can undermine your story, make your characters look boring or stupid, and even ... Read more
I recently watched (thanks to Netflix streaming- but this is also available in local libraries, can be ordered from various online sources, and is posted on Youtube) a documentary film called Mythic Journeys. In a time when media and sometimes society as a whole seems to be awash in “much ado about nothing” it offered ... Read more
Read up on me and other great folks in the latest issue of the Columbus Foundation’s Nexus publication. http://columbusfoundation.org/publication/nexus-winter/
I recently completed a new interview which has been posted at The Official Page of Justin Bienvenue- Interviews: http://jbienvenue.webs.com/interviews.htm Justin had some fun questions and is actively seeking authors who are interested in being interviewed or have news to share. He did a great job of tailoring his questions and has a host of other ... Read more
My best wishes to all as we enter a new year together. A sincere and heartfelt thank you for everyone who has contributed to or taken an interest in my work and in Enceladus Literary and the Hindsight is 20-20 podcast this year. Looking forward to meeting new authors, readers, and continuing my writing and ... Read more
Thank you Anita of the Kindle Book Review for posting this review. It is greatly appreciated 🙂 As a debut author this is very exciting because it is my first official book review. The text of the review is posted below. ________________________________________________________________ “Frankenstein-A Life Beyond” by Pete Planisek’s is a follow-up to the memorable classic ... Read more
For new interview and excerpt from Frankenstein A Life Beyond that has never been posted previously, please visit http://bloghopforbooks.blogspot.com/ Thanks to Jodie Cooper for the opportunity to share with all of you!
Our newest guest blogger is hard at work on several writing projects and has some insights to share on how children’s authors can create comedic characters who connect to young readers. Enjoy! ********* H.C. Ablewick is an aspiring Middle Grade Fiction author who loves large paper clips and anything made from glass. 5 Ways to ... Read more
The following post was kindly contributed by special guest blogger and sci-fi/fantasy author Douglas R. Brown. His works include: The Light of Epertase; Legends Reborn, and a werewolf tale with a twist, called Tamed. Doug has recently released the second book in The Light of Epertase series called A Kingdom’s Fall. Do You See Dragons ... Read more
Hello everyone. Steven Moore, Associate Director for Donor Relations and Regional Giving, with the Columbus Foundation was kind enough to share a link to this recent news article on the Columbus Underground site, which details the experiences of students who attended a recent session of the Thurber House’s Young Writer’s Studio program. The program encourages and ... Read more
In for a penny, in for a pound. So after some research I’ve now ordered a new microphone so I can record and release an audio version of Frankenstein A Life Beyond. Cool. Gulp. Yikes. The prospect of doing this is both a little intimidating and exciting. Fortunately thanks to bouncing around with my choice ... Read more
In case you missed it, the Tim Burton cult classic Frankenweenie is getting a fresh new look and wide release in theaters ala Disney on Oct. 5th. Just another example of Shelley’s enduring grip on the imagination (and pop culture 🙂 Click Frankenweenie to view the trailer.
I’m a member of a wonderful group called the Columbus Foundation, which supports a number of charitable efforts (large and small) here in Central Ohio. They have been kind enough to provide me with links to two organizations that help foster the talent and interests of young authors. One is the Thurber House, which is ... Read more
The ongoing saga of the issues of justice and free speech related to the Russian band Pussy Riot hit a new crescendo in the media yesterday and as a publisher it has captured my attention. If you are not familiar with the story I’d suggest you read this Yahoo News article before continuing. Prior to ... Read more
Enceladus Literary is now a featured link in the ebook section of The Midwest Book Review. Find new books, reviews, and all they have to offer by following the links.
I’m not endorsing a product here but since we’re all about ebooks thought this might be a piece of news worth sharing. Click the link to go to the news story on Yahoo News: Barnes & Noble cutting Nook tablet prices.
Hello. Took a while but things are finally getting up and running. Have to say that self-publishing is definitely not for the faint of heart and my hat’s off to everyone who chases this dream (any creative dream). The process of releasing my first book, from initial idea to actual publication, took eight years. It’s ... Read more