Tag: writing
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“Cold Turkey” – My November News and Views Short Story
Utterly unapologetic, Eddie stands fuming outside in the bitter cold while his son, wife, and in-laws sit silently at the dinner table, surrounding a cold turkey. But how did such woeful events come to pass on Thanksgiving Day? To discover that answer, read “Cold Turkey,” my November short story found in both the Peoria and…
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Win a Free Book!
Enter to win a free copy of my short story collection, The Imagination’s Provocation: Volume II! This collection has stories such as fantasy, realism, horror, science fiction, humor, inspirational, and historical fiction. It literally has something for everyone! All you have to do is email me at scottwilliamfoley@gmail.com with “I Want To Win!” in the…
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Author Tim O’Brien Is Coming To Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University
Novelist Tim O’Brien will visit Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, for the 7th Annual Ames/Milner Visiting Author Program on October 23, 2008. At 2:00 p.m. at the Illinois Wesleyan University Hanson Student Center, Mr. O’Brien will participate in a question and answer session. At 7:00 p.m. in Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University, Mr. O’Brien will address the community with “An…
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“Over My Dead Body” – October News and Views For the Young At Heart Short Story
Preston, Jared, Reggie, and Dale thought they’d be the first to successfully pull a prank on their math teacher, Mr. Washington. But when Mr. Washington catches them in the act, he runs down his front porch, takes a terrible tumble upon his front walk, and doesn’t get up. The boys soon discover their Halloween prank won’t be unraveling as planned. To find out…
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Article In The Daily Vidette About My Appearance At Milner Library
Joanna Pelletier, staff writer for Illinois State University’s The Daily Vidette, wrote an article about my appearance yesterday at Milner Library’s panel discussion on publishing. Authors Adam Decker and Patti Lacey also took part in the event organized by Toni Tucker and her staff at Milner Library. To read the article, click HERE.
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Thanks To Toni Tucker And Milner Library
Yesterday I took part in a panel discussion on publishing at Milner Library. The other authors were Patti Lacy and Adam Decker, and, judging from all the notes I saw the audience taking, the three of us offered some diverse and informative ideas and experiences about the world of print. I know I learned a…
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Use PAYPAL To Buy My Books
You can now use PAYPAL to buy any of my books. The link will redirect you to each book’s MySpace page where you can click a “BUY NOW” button which will take you to PAYPAL. I sign all books purchased through PAYPAL and offer free shipping within the United States. Souls Triumphant Click HERE to use…
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Come See Me This Tuesday At Milner Library
Don’t forget that I’ll be part of a panel discussion on publishing this coming Tuesday at Milner library from 2:00-3:00 p.m. After the discussion I’ll have a book signing where EACH of my books will be on sale for only $10.00! Hope to see you there! September 23rd, 2008 2:00-3:00 p.m. “A Conversation With Newly Published…
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“Faces Unknown” – My September News and Views Short Story
Lois loves company, and it’s a good thing, because she’s always got a room full of visitors! But when Angelica Black enters the party, Lois is disturbed that she can’t put her finger on how she knows the woman, especially because Angelica doesn’t seem to recognize anyone surrounding her. But just who is this Angelica Black, why has she come to…
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Zest For Life Expo ’08 Appearance
I’m very pleased to announce that I’ll give a ten minute motivational talk on publishing your story (fiction or otherwise) before a book signing during the Zest for Life Expo at the Peoria Civic Center. I’ll also have a booth during the two-day convention for signing books as well. Hope you can come see me and take…
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