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Rie Sheridan
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I have degrees in Theater and Asian Studies and a teaching certificate in English and Theater. I cut my teeth on Science Fiction and Fantasy and have a goal of someday mixing everything together into a Fantasy based on ancient Chinese folklore....
Accomplishments: Honorable Mention in the Killer Frog contest 1997
Published finalist in HalfPrice Books "Say Goodnight to Illiteracy" Anthology 1998
Winner F2K Short Story Contest May 2000
3rd Place Winner SunnySide Up Poetry Contest 2002
EPPIE Finalist for RieVisions (Anthology) and Dancing on the Edge (Poetry) 2003
EPPIE Finalist for The Right Hand of Velachaz (Young Adult) and Straying From the Path (Poetry) 2004
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Books
| | Take Out from the Writer's Cafe by Rie Sheridan
A collection of poetry written and originally posted on www.writerscafe.org. Most of these were written for specific requirements, i.e. contest parameters, and many are award-winners. Spanning many topics and formats, there is sure to be something to catch everyone's eye and heart....
Click here to buy this book!
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 | Sidhe Moved Through the Faire by Rie Sheridan
Under the hill and far away is the land of the Fae—world of magic and mystery. But what happens when a pair of curious Sidhe twins from beyond the hill decides to visit a human market faire and lose their hearts?
Can true love triumph and find happiness when Sidhe Moved Through the Faire?...
Midnight Showcase
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 | The Lute and the Liar by Rie Sheridan
This is the story of an apprentice bard who suddenly finds himself cast out from his guild and making his way on a fantastic adventure to win a magical lute. It is also a love story, as the Princess who has worshipped him afar from childhood sets out behind him to bring him home.
This work is now available in a new edition from Awe-Struck Books...
Awe-Struck Books (ebook)
Amazon (print)
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 | The Right Hand of Velachaz by Rie Sheridan
Twelve-year-old Teman finds himself drawn into a world he never dreamed he'd be a part of--a world of magic and mystery, of heroic quests and demonic creatures, of dragons. Plucked from the streets to help the wizard Velachaz hide a secret past, Teman soon discovers that he shares the gift of Magic. As he practices to master his first spells, he meets a strange young knight-to-be who is off to sla...
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 | Straying From the Path by Rie Sheridan
A collection of illustrated poems based on fairytales -- currently available only from the author....
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 | Dancing on the Edge by Rie Sheridan
A collection of poetry that reflects life, the universe and everything in between. Creatively written with great thought, excellent descriptive prowess and wonderful enlightenment, this collection is truly inspirational and entertaining. -- Currently out-of-print...
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 | RieVisions by Rie Sheridan
A collection of short stories written in the style of "The Outer Limits", and "The Twilight Zone." Each story contains some surprises and a touch of human nature. With creative storylines and colorful characters this is an entertaining and thought-provoking collection. Now available in Paper and Ebook from Mundania Press...
Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk
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 | The Blood that Binds by Rie Sheridan
The tale of two boys, a prince and his page, who come to learn that the world is a far more complicated than they dreamed.
Elves, Magic, Mystery, and Love. The book has a little of everything. Come share the adventure!
This work is currently between publishers and out-of-print....
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Short Stories
Everything to Gain by Rie Sheridan
fantasy...
Hush A-Bye, Baby -- excerpt by Rie Sheridan
(the story of a woman learning to live with reality and the little boy who reminds her how to love....)...
It's the Same Old Story by Rie Sheridan
a vignette look at an old story updated....
Susie Snail Saves the Scavenger Hunt by Rie Sheridan
original story appeared in Fur Fun ebook, and revised edition here will be published as illustrated children's book from RieNewell Press...
Nothing Left to Lose by Rie Sheridan
fantasy...
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Poetry
The Bare Facts by Rie Sheridan
THE BARE FACTS
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Silk was not soft enough…
Velvet not voluptuous enough…
Linen not light enough…
Satin not sensual enough…
it had to be unique—
unimagined—
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Chains of Straw-Ropes of Gold by Rie Sheridan
(a RieVisitation of Rumplestiltskin)...
Shadows by Rie Sheridan
(At the bottom of the handwritten copy is scrawled – “My Masterpiece!” An unknown critic replied – “I wouldn’t count on it.” I think neither statement completely true.)...
Bearly by Rie Sheridan
one of those days....
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In the Palace of the Ice King by Rie Sheridan
(inspired by the above fractal image)...
The Fairy Gathering by Rie Sheridan
(another of my song/poems)...
Gypsy Song by Rie Sheridan
(another Faire-inspired poem...all those Belly Dancers...lol)
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Harp Song by Rie Sheridan
(a celebration of music as inspiration)...
Whisper in the Wind by Rie Sheridan
(these are actually lyrics for a song I am toying with, but I like it as a poem...)
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Robin and Marion by Rie Sheridan
(in honor of this year's Faire theme...)...
The Standing Stones by Rie Sheridan
(celebrating the Celtic heritage...)...
Been Awhile by Rie Sheridan
(take time to smell the Roses...;) )...
The Writing Life by Rie Sheridan
(ain't it the truth?)...
No Words by Rie Sheridan
just bored and doodling.......
Faire Winds by Rie Sheridan
(written upon entering an off-season Renaissance Faire grounds for auditions for this year--the contrast between the on and off season atmosphere spoke to me....)...
The One Who Loved More.... by Rie Sheridan
a look at breaking up...
Little Things by Rie Sheridan
make life worth while.......
Sibling Rivalry by Rie Sheridan
(This is a selection from STRAYING FROM THE PATH)...
Rain by Rie Sheridan
(Rainy days and Mondays....)...
Up in Smoke by Rie Sheridan
(a relationship snuffed out...)...
Ain't That the Way? by Rie Sheridan
(from Dancing on the Edge)
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Words by Rie Sheridan
(the cornerstones of our art...)...
Radio Daze by Rie Sheridan
(one of life's little mysteries)...
The Path by Rie Sheridan
(what choice we make...)
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A-Musing by Rie Sheridan
(inspired by Starbucks....)...
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Articles
Why Freeman Cries: A Study of the Compassionate Assassin Archetype in Crying Freeman Universe by Rie Sheridan
(An essay on the compassionate assassin archetype)...
Stepping Back in Time: Exploring the Forbidden Gardens of Katy, Texas by Rie Sheridan
(article about a little known tourist attraction in Texas)...
Riding Off into the Sunrise: A Western Look at Eastern Heroes by Rie Sheridan
Originally given as a Paper on the archetypes in Hong Kong film at the first annual China Gateway conference UT Austin in 1996....
What Makes a Person a Writer by Rie Sheridan
(just a word of explanation...)...
The Writer's Little Black Book by Rie Sheridan
Excerpt from my new tips book. First published as a writing column in VERGE ezine....
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News
Hush-a-Bye, Baby" Now Available by Rie Sheridan
Echelon Press Dollar Download Released...
The Winners of the 2004 Eppie Awards by Rie Sheridan
(I wish to extend my congratulations to all the winners!)...
POLL CLOSED--2003 Preditors and Editors Poll -- Vote Now by Rie Sheridan
Time to cast YOUR votes for your favorite authors in the Preditors and Editors Poll...
Appearing at ArmadilloCon in Austin, TX by Rie Sheridan
Another upcoming guest appearance ...
New Interview at Selling Writing Online by Rie Sheridan
new interview for the Selling Writing Online website. Full of interesting information....
EPPIE Finalists Announced by Rie Sheridan
EPPIE Award finalists for 2004 announced....
New Interview at Game To Fame by Rie Sheridan
interview about this exciting game and my playing of it....
Paperback Sale by Rie Sheridan
RieVisions is coming to Paperback!...
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Links
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| Rie Writes
My main website with news and info about all upcoming work and links to a world of fun.
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The Eternal Night Bibliography of My Works
Fantastic website with reviews and titles of many of my books and stories.
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The Rogers-Vincent Home for Wayward Spirits (and Bar-be-que Restaurant)
A website dedicated to my ditzy duo Bruce and Roxanne and their paranormal predicaments. Check it out! (Suggestions always welcome.)
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Additional information
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| Works in Progress -- Science Fiction Novel titled "Full House: Ace's Low"
Fantasy titled "Firesong" |
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Contact
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RieWrites
P.O. Box 91466
Austin
TX
78709-1466
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