Selena Chambers

June 20, 2017

Personal Notes: Random Playlist because…

It has been raining for three weeks semi-straight here and I’m going nuts! So, after moping about all morning, I’ve decided to amp it up a bit with this Spotify Playlist: I included the link in case the embedding stuff doesn’t work. Blrgh. Stay dry, I guess?

June 11, 2017

Appearances: Book Release Party at Midtown Reader

Hey Tallahassee! Wanna party? Then come join me this Friday, June 16th at Midtown Reader to celebrate the release of my debut collection Calls For Submission! From 5:30 pm to 7 pm, I will be reading from and discussing the book, as well as signing copies. There will be some fun Selena/Pelekinesis swag-bag giveaways, cupcakes…

May 26, 2017

CALLS FOR SUBMISSION: The First Fortnight

About two weeks ago, Calls for Submission was released by Pelekinesis. I made a nifty comic, did some guests posts, and have enjoyed some really nice reviews at Goodreads, Amazon, and This Is Horror. Here’s a recap of what all has happened: Friday, May 5, Calls for Submission received its first review at Goodreads (and…

May 24, 2017

Ann VanderMeer on CALLS FOR SUBMISSION

So, this one is going to get a bit personal, so bare with me. I am very lucky to live in the same town as Ann VanderMeer. She lit a torch with her lit zine, Silver Web, that illuminated experimental and weird writing here in Tallahassee (and everywhere) that counteracted the academic literary presence that looms…

May 22, 2017

Publishing Notes: Book Notes at Largehearted Boy

This is my mixtape to the world that never jammed with me…or something like that. Actually, it’s a playlist for my collection, Calls for Submission, which came out last week. Each tale has its own song and in turn its own story. I had a blast with this one. In some ways, the playlist had…

May 14, 2017

RELEASE DAY: CALLS FOR SUBMISSION now available from Pelekinesis!!! Here’s how you can help!

IMPORTANT LINKS: CALLS FOR SUBMISSION can be ordered from the publisher directly: Pelekinesis, But it is also available from SQUARE and SPD and the following locations: Amazon Barnes and Noble Indiebound Books-A-Million Rising Shadow Indigo (Canada) Prefer an ebook? Yes m’am, we can do that: Kindle iTunes Kobo Nook 24 Symbols Liked what you read?…

May 12, 2017

Reading Notes: More recommendations for the Women Surrealist Survival Kit

Wow. What a day! The response to “The Women Surrealists Helping Me Through Our New Political Reality” received a great response! I have spent the day nerding out about Women Surrealists, and finding out many other people have been dealing with similar feelings about how to creatively approach the nonce insanity. Thank you so much…

May 12, 2017

Publishing Notes: Literary Hub and my Women Surrealist Survival Kit

I’m doing a mini-Guest Blog tour for Calls for Submission, and my first stop is at the incomparable Literary Hub! I am very pleased to share that “The Women Surrealists Helping Me Through Our New Political Reality” is now live. My original intention, and pitch, for this piece was to be a discussion about the…

May 9, 2017

Paul Tremblay on Calls for Submission (PLUS UPDATES)!

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: My debut collection, CALLS FOR SUBMISSION, will be released May 15th (but you can pre-order from Pelekinesis now, if you’d like). That isn’t that far away, and to get pumped for the big day, I will be showcasing the awesome blurbs the collection has received. Every author that we queried has influenced…

May 3, 2017

Publication Notes: CALLS FOR SUBMISSION Pre-order Updates

Yesterday was fun! I learned on Facebook that pre-orders of CALLS FOR SUBMISSION seem to be shipping out a bit early, and are showing up in the wild! I am so excited for everyone to read this, and if you have already pre-ordered, thank you so much and I hope it is enjoyable! My own author copies also…