I am a writer.
- I serve as a conduit for stories.
- The stories I receive are gifts from a power greater than me.
- To keep these stories to myself is contrary to the spirit of the gifts.
- It is my obligation to give away that which was freely given to me.
- Those who are meant to find my stories, will find them.
I am a reader.
- I love books of all types, and in all formats.
- I don’t need anyone to be a ‘gatekeeper’ for my literary content.
- I always find exactly the book I need, when I need it – even when I didn’t know I was looking.
I am an author advocate.
- If it moves you, publish it.
- Self-publishing is a valid choice.
- Traditional publishing is a valid choice.
- The only bad choice is not publishing at all.
- Practice your craft, trust the revision process, and don’t skimp on the editor.
- Respect your readers.
- Define what success means to you in concrete terms, and be steadfast in your vision.
Aniko Carmean is a Virginia girl living in Austin, Texas. She writes stories and novels in a variety of genres, including horror, science fiction, and literary-artsy. Her definition of success involves stickers, giving away free versions of everything she writes, and dwelling in the beauty of the literary community rather than the anxiety of selfish grasping.
Aniko – I love your renewed philosophy.
I love the new look and vision for your blog too.
This look suits you. It fits you like a skin.
I champion you and your philosophy my dear friend.
May the story always guide you, inspire you, enrich you and light your path. 🙂
Much love,
x
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Thanks for noticing the blog updates! 🙂 Hugs!!!
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Hi Aniko,
It’s great that i found out your blog (I came from Marie Biella’s blog). You summarized all my thoughts in such a clear, well and short way – kudos. I shared your page on Twitter.
I have yet one question: which genre are you personally writing in?
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Hello!
Sorry for the slow response, but my spam plugin was overzealous.
I love Mari Biella! Her blog is a wonderful place to visit. She’s been a great supporter and friend since the very beginning of my self-publishing journey.
My current works in progress are all dark fiction, but span a few genres. I have a science fiction novel, literary short stories, and a campy horror story all in progress. The commonality is less about strict genre, and more that there is a bit (or more) of the surreal in my stories. I love the juxtaposition of the seemingly “normal” with the supernatural or the outright bizarre. And, to more directly answer your question: the genre would probably be classed broadly as speculative fiction. Yes, that is kind of cheating because that definition can expand to include almost everything… 🙂
Thank you for your comment, and for tweeting about my blog!
-aniko
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When you described it it seems like my style but when I look at your titles, it seems a bit different. You are most welcome. I just noticed there are no social buttons in your new site.
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I need to make the social links on the new site more visible…. or add them at all, that is! Thanks for that tip!!
What are some of your titles?
-aniko
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