AboutCathy Clamp Expertise I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing articles, short stories and novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery. I can also answer questions about writing for major print magazines in the outdoor genre (hunting/fishing/boating/travel.)
Experience I'm a USA Today bestselling author of romance fiction in the Tor/Forge Books paranormal romance line. Along with a co-author, I've published twelve mass market novels since 2004, and have contracts for four more books through 2009. I've also published more than two dozen feature articles in leading outdoor magazines.
Organizations Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America, National Association of Legal Assistants.
Publications Magazines--Guns & Ammo, Fur-Fish-Game, Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, Deer & Deer Hunting. Many others.
Novels--Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing
Education/Credentials Published Author. Published Freelance Writer. Certified Paralegal with specialities in intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent) and real estate.
Awards and Honors USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Romantic Times Best Werewolf Novel, 2005, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.
Question I'm interested in submitting a story to True Confessions magazine. I've looked at Dorchester Media's web site and can find guidelines for books but not magazines. Other information I've found seems to pre date Dorchester's acquisition of the magazines, so isn't current and usable. Do you have any suggestions about where can I find writer's guidelines? Thanks for any help!
Answer EDITED WITH INFORMATION AT BOTTOM...
Hmm... you know, I don't. But I do know some people who regularly submit to them and I'll ask where to find the guidelines. If you could send me a follow-up to this, I'll find out the answer and give you a link, or tell you where to find them. Bump this again (because I can't answer the same question twice. I can't get the form to come up) and I'll let you know. :)
Cathy
EDITED TO ADD: Okay, Grace, I heard back from my friend and found out some more information for you. I have the following links from dorchester media:
