Anthology Submissions

Thanks to you all, my story is in top shape, and I submitted it for consideration to an anthology Saturday night.
It's in God's hands now! :)

[I have written a wraith, half-orc, and two-headed dwarfs in. So much fun!]

The choices for title came down to SUICIDE REDEEMED and LATITUDES OF HOPE.

I really liked Latitudes of Hope, but I felt 'Latitudes' was a measurement term bound to earth not space. So I'll save that for another day and the title becomes: SUICIDE REDEEMED.

Synopsis:
The short story tells of the redemption of a Vampire, Vin, who "committed vamp suicide" a century ago by jumping into outerspace and floating, alone.
Dr. Shed, an evil scientist and paranormal medicine man, is gathering species with all types of abilities and abnormalities to build himself a paranormal army. One of his prized possessions is, Vin the vampire, a creature Shed found floating in space.

The River, a place where paranormal creatures find Jesus and redemption, have sent a team of their elite to rescue the paranormal creatures Shed has kidnapped, and claim them from his evil control. The River and Vin have a connection. Her name is, Sardonyx, Vin's mentor in Christ and life-long love.

They all meet in a massive war to free the captive creatures, including an attempt to free Vin from his self-made, suicidal tendencies.

I am sincerely indebted to those of you who, last minute, edited my story! Happy Writing!

TITLE WEEK

The search for a title for my short story continues!           

I have the following suggestions, which is your favorite? A combination?

Broken                           

Welcome Home             

Prison of Suicide



Suicide Redeemed             Alone No More


Redeemed                             Inside Suicide


Restored                                  Deadly Hope

Rescued                                    Latitudes of Hope

Free the captive creatures         Self-made Prison

Synopsis:
The short story tells of the redemption of a Vampire, Vin, who "committed vamp suicide" a century ago by jumping into outerspace and floating, alone.

At the same time Dr. Shed, an evil scientist and paranormal medicine man, is gathering creatures of all types of abilities and abnormalities to build himself a paranormal army. One of his prized possesions is, Vin the vampire, a creature Shed found floating in space.

The River, a place where paranormal creatures find Jesus and redemption, have sent a team of their elite to rescue the creatures Shed has kidnapped, and claim them from his evil control. The River and Vin have a connection. Her name is, Sardonyx, Vin's mentor in Christ and life-long love.

They all meet in a massive war to free the captive creatures, including an attempt to free Vin from his self-made, suicide prison.


Thanks guys! This is great!

Title Week

Okay, I need a title for my short story. The story is a continuation of my short story SUICIDAL INSTINCT published in the online magazine: THE CROSS AND THE COSMOS April 2010.

So, throw me some ideas. We've got a few days to talk about it. (If you want to read SUICIDAL INSTINCT click the picture of the planets over here on the right: ------------------------------------------------- >

I'll throw out some ideas later. Off the top of your head, got any Titles for a Vampire in Space tale with a Recovery analogy/theme?

CONVICTION ~ CINEMA SOUND OFF with Lynn Rush and KM Wilsher

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CONVICTION

FANDANGO SYNOPSIS: When her older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne Waters (Hilary Swank) vows to get the conviction overturned. Beginning an 18-year quest to exonerate Kenny, Betty Anne puts herself through college and law school. With the help of her best friend (Minnie Driver), Betty Anne pores over piles of suspicious evidence and retraces the steps that led to Kenny's arrest in the hope of finally winning her brother's freedom.

KM’s Review:

There aren't a lot of movies out there right now that catch my attention and make me want to head over to the theater. I didn't think I would enjoy CONVICTION either, its a dry movie season this year, few good movies.

That said, you must go see this movie. I am pleasantly surprised! I guess it only playing at a few theaters, so look it up and make the drive wherever you can to see this movie.

I believed Hillary Swank in this role, more than some of the roles she's received awards for. Minnie Driver gave an outstanding performance (when does she not? :) Sam Rockwell? I haven't seen him in any role better suited for him. . .the cast is amazing.

Sometimes movies based upon true stories can be slow. The editing and directing of CONVICTION weaves this tale in a way that always keeps you guessing and at the right moments makes you erupt in tears and goosebumps.

KM's rating:

I won't hesitate to give CONVICTION five tickets:

5 tickets. A must see. Buy a ticket for everyone.

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What do you say? Have you seen it? Have you heard about this true story?

SHUTTER ISLAND ~ Cinema Sound Off with Lynn Rush and KM Wilsher

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My good friend and extraordinary writer, Lynn Rush

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SHUTTER ISLAND

Moviefone Synopsis:  Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio team up for a fourth time for this adaptation of Shutter Island, a novel by Dennis Lehane (Mystic River). The film opens in 1954 as World War II veteran and current federal marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his new partner, Chuck (Mark Ruffalo), ferry to Shutter Island, a water-bound mental hospital housing the criminally insane. They have been asked to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Solando (Emily Mortimer), a patient admitted to the asylum after she murdered her three children. As Teddy quizzes Dr. Cawley (Ben Kingsley), the head of the institution, he begins to suspect that the authorities in charge might not be giving him the whole truth, and that a terrible fate may befall all the patients in the spooky Ward C -- a unit devoted to the most heinous of the hospital's inmates. Complicating matters further, Teddy has a secret of his own -- the arsonist who murdered his wife is incarcerated on Shutter Island. Driven to confront his wife's killer, and stranded on the island because of a hurricane, Teddy must unravel the secrets of the eerie place before succumbing to his own madness. Max von Sydow, Emily Mortimer, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson, and Jackie Earle Haley round out the supporting cast. - Perry Seibert, Rovi
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KM's Review: This month Lynn and I are reviewing a DVD.

In Shutter Island, you have: DiCaprio, Ruffalo, Kingsley: a feast for the fan!

This movie is a smart thriller. I shied away from watching this on for a long time because I was afraid it would be spooky, but not so. This is mystery-crime drama, psycho thriller, all rolled into one. I am wishing now I'd rented it sooner!

My heart was tied to Teddy Daniels (The main character. A US Marshall played by the great Leonardo DiCaprio) heart as he searched for the missing patient. I breathed every breath with him as he combed through conspiracies and clues. As a writer, I'd love to capture/create a character like this. Teddy, was well rounded, deep, likable. His own past entered in and complicated things, but endeared me to him even more. You have to rent this movie. Leonardo is at his best! 

KM's Rating:

5 tickets A must see. Buy a ticket for everyone.

I think Shutter Island goes on my "favorite-movie-shelf" :)

Now, come with me and Catch the Rush. . .at http://www.lynnrush.com/

to see what Lynn Rush has to say.  

What do you say? Have you seen it?