LibraryThing Author: Charles Clemons

About me My name is Charles Clemons and I am an independent writer of science fiction, horror and fantasy. It is a tough world for independent writers having no true advertisement budget and for having to deal with the snobbish attitude of readers and writers alike that look down upon self-published writers as sub par at best. I personally chose to write and publish my own material for one primary reason: complete control over my material. I didn't want to write under deadlines or alter my work to meet coerced expectations such as strong feminine heroine protagonist or the next episode to CSI whatever. Not that I’m against strong feminine characters or crime dramas, but I don’t believe that they need to be used unless it is central to the storyline. I write because I love to do so and every word I write is written because in my heart, I believe it’s critical to the story I want to tell. I read and write all the time and I would love to discuss fiction, especially matters of weird fiction with anyone. I have two books currently in print, [Cosmic Contemplations] and [Funky Shrooms and Other Exquisite Delights], the first being science fiction and the latter being horror, but both have a tint of weird fiction within each tale. I also am a publisher that publishes unusual short stories and other fiction. If your're a writer and would like to have your work published through Portal Press you can submit it at: http://www.portalpressbooks.com/5.html.

About my library My library contains books I both own or have read and deal primarily with weird fiction.

Homepagehttp://www.portalpressbooks.com

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Real nameCharles Clemons

LocationSoddy Daisy

Emailportalpresscomcast.net

Account typepublic, free

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Member sinceOct 25, 2007

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Charles, thanks for the comments. I've queued up so many classics I don't get much time to read contemporary works, but I'll get to them eventually.

posted by unapersson at 6:41 pm (EST) on Feb 16, 2008

Hi Fictionman,
the name " Yellowish haze" comes from a story by Thomas Ligotti entitled "I Have a Special Plan for this World".
Thanks for your comments regarding my library. I'm just about to check your own plethora of titles.
Best,
Slawek

posted by yellowish_haze at 7:42 pm (EST) on Dec 10, 2007

The picture is actually along the lines of Hello Kitty meets Cthulhu -- I have a warped sense of humor! Thanks for the group invite; I'll check it out.

posted by bcquinnsmom at 9:03 am (EST) on Nov 28, 2007

Hi
Thanks for considering my library an interesting one. I am so in awe... you have a copy of the Hounds of Tindalos????? I am totally jealous!

nancy

posted by bcquinnsmom at 1:52 pm (EST) on Nov 23, 2007

Hi. Thanks for the note. We do seem to have pretty similar tastes (although my collection is shared with my partner, which also helps for diversity).

posted by ashamel at 7:03 am (EST) on Nov 23, 2007

Just finished your book Cosmic Contemplations and I loved it! One of the best sci fi books I have read all year. I appreciate the book trade, but after the first, I'll buy your next one. I'm hooked!

posted by weirdfictionforever at 9:28 pm (EST) on Nov 22, 2007

Thanks very much, Charles! I look forward to your feedback. And I want to express my respect for your decision to publish your own work. I'm excited about checking out your book. :)

posted by JeremyCShipp at 11:17 am (EST) on Nov 21, 2007

Why, thank you for your comment on my impeccable taste! We should have a chat about weird fiction and things. After many years of slowly assembling stories (I write very slowly) I have fionally gotten enough for a collection, and have just sent a proposal to America. It will be nice if a book by me actually appears after all this time (one with my byline as writer, that is, as opposed to the one I merely edited). I'm a poor student, but I will check out your website and maybe I can obtain some of your writings.

posted by 666777 at 7:57 pm (EST) on Nov 16, 2007

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