ithout S to all and welcome back to my and your space virtual.
There are some news which I wish to put aside , to share with you any choices and perspectives. But first I want to tell you that I accept with pleasure any advice, even on the blog, you'll want to suggest. For example, as some of you suggested the covers of my books now available (Finally) of a connection with Casa Editrice where you can order them if necessary. Anto and I have also made some changes to the layout which I hope your consent levies. But now, let's cut to the chase ...
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"Gulls of the stars" was selected by my publisher, the 0111 editions . The new book consists of four stories in a very short, it is now subject to careful editing to eliminate misprints and inaccuracies, even those that might appear in the text. The publication date is set for late January but a lot of water will pass under the bridge and will be ready cover, presentation, back cover and a bunch of other things. As you know, hiding behind a book many people working to make the anthology, collection, novel, versatile and complete the test work. Here I wish to thank some of those who have worked with me for at least define the main issues. For example
my publisher, Stephanie Lovallo , very dynamic and competent woman who has always believed and believe in my work and provides us with many initiatives and support for its authors.
The director of the Giornale dei Misteri Francesca Vajra who accepted my request to take care of the back cover, with the proverbial kindness that took a distinguished part of his (little) free time to read the text.
Antonella (the name you know, right?) Who prepared an excellent preface to the four stories.
Massimo Petrucci, director of the online journal Letter Magazine, who said he was willing to make the text to read some of his colleagues on a You can review and interview to me.
And of course you ask readers which very soon ... please
Coming "Gulls of the stars" want to add something about 0111, the publishing house that takes me past three years, small but certainly not static. one of the Italian publishing, and there are few, which select their authors without requiring assistance of any kind . To my knowledge this is the first to have proposed new ways of reading their books (so-called "talking books"). Sometimes I meet people who wanted publish the first book and knowing that I am a writer ask me what we should do to publish. And indeed a couple of occasions they have learned with some surprise that I never paid for it. I've said it before and I repeat today: NEVER PAY FOR PUBLICATION . While, admittedly, the publishers pay only perfectly legal it is also true that there are realities that do not require an editorial € if not the passion, talent and belief in his own book. The 0111 Edition is one of them. So mind budding writers! Do not give ear to the temptations of those who promise you heaven and earth in exchange for a hefty check. Know that if public pagamento è molto probabile che non solo non avrete i monti ma neanche i mari! Certo, una piccola Casa Editrice non può promettere fama e onori ma se è gestita con competenza e professionalità può indubbiamente darvi una mano. Naturalmente l’Autore deve essere il primo a credere nella propria opera e deve affiancare l’Editore per promuovere e darsi da fare, ma sono cose che danno soddisfazioni, ve lo garantisco.
Come voi sapete oltre che scrittore (che parolone!!!!) sono anche giornalista pubblicista. Tra le testate con cui collaboro un posto di rilievo spetta sicuramente al Giornale dei Misteri, la più antica e prestigiosa rivista italiana che si occupa di mistero, misticismo, parapsicologia, scienza, natura, ufologia, simbolismo, attualità e tutto ciò che ha il sapore dell’insolito. Diretta dall’ottima Francesca Vajro , ha cominciato le pubblicazioni nel 1971 e oggi ha superato il prestigioso traguardo del primo quarantennio di vita. Io sono uno dei collaboratori più giovani e vi confesso che scrivere articoli per un mensile come il GdM è sempre stato uno dei piccoli grandi sogni della vita. Tra i vari argomenti di cui mi sono occupato uno tra tutti, il mio personale resoconto di una NDE, ha sollevato una discreta curiosità tra i lettori. Per chi non lo sapesse le NDE, o esperienze di premorte, sono quelle particolari esperienze che provano molti individui in caso di attacco cardiaco, gravissime malattie cardiovascolari o comunque situazioni tali da minacciare la vita dell’individuo. La scienza spesso le bolla come allucinazioni, ma è mia opinione che questa spiegazione sia quantomeno opinabile. In ogni caso esse lasciano una profonda consapevolezza che esista qualcosa oltre il livello dell’esistenza. Il problema è che spesso pochi sono coloro che comprendono queste persone. Poiché l’articolo in questione era nato con l’intento, quasi, di “esorcizzare” in qualche so a very complete as this, the idea of \u200b\u200bpromoting a greater exchange between myself and all those who have experienced a near death experience. In concert with Dr. Vajra, is always available to the public to its employees, we decided to put a number of witnesses that will then be evaluated and discussed with the prospect of being published in the Letters section or, alternatively, provide them with an article itself. Anyone who has tried an NDE and should bring their own testimony on the pages of GDM is then invited to use the address valentini.nde @ libero.it or, alternatively, to contact the Journal of the Mysteries at: ilgiornaledeimisteri@virgilio.it . This announcement will remain valid until we have collected a sufficient number of witnesses. Thank you for your cooperation.
I remind you that from Monday, November 29, for a week, will be online at www.lettermagazine.it my story "market logic" part, as you know, "Four Blue Shadows" . The tale with its theme noir strongly critical of a system that places the human being at the core of values \u200b\u200bhas been approved by the Director of Petrucci and his staff to be part of a special anti-death penalty . If you will invite you to leave a comment on the site.
Massimo Valentini