While tweaking some of the aspects of the new RBE forum ‘Hall of Heroes’ I happened upon some exciting dashboard stats:

Daily visitors to the RBE site have surpassed

250 3 out of the last 4 days!

The previous high had been 144, so this has been a huge boost! The most popular page? The Open Submission call for Assassins: A Clash of Steel.  I knew this title was hot — my Google Alert has been leading me daily to all sorts of sites I’ve never been to before. People are talking about this one. Perhaps RBE is finally entering the word-of-mouth stream.

My thanks to every single one of you readers, writers, authors, artists, fans, supporters, and customers for your faithfulness and fantastic work for and on behalf of RBE! Keep up the good work!

Rogue Blades Entertainment welcomes one and all to the

RBE Heroic Forum!

Entry can be gained by clicking on ‘Hall of Heroes‘ in the menu bar across the top or by clicking on any of the latest posts found in the ‘Hall of Heroes Topics’ box in the righthand sidebar. Membership is just as easy and can be gained without creating another profile! Simply join by registering with your existing Facebook, Google, Twitter, Yahoo, or OpenID logins.

I’ve created a few forum categories and started a few threads to spark conversation. Now let’s see what you can do!

Duotrope, everyone’s friendly neighborhood market listing site, has posted the Assassins: A Clash of Steel Anthology open submission and grilled yours truly in an all-encompassing interview leaving no stone unturned.

I recommend every writer using duotrope to record all submissions, acceptances, and rejections, if possible. I especially encourage use of the Assassins listing as a way to help continue establishing RBE’s track record.

As for my interview, I hope you find it illuminating and entertaining. If you’ve the time, take a look at some of the other editor’s answers. I found the “What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?” of most interest.

Enjoy!

You read right folks!

RBE will once again be offering TWO fantastic swords in raffle at a convention!

These two beauties will be available to anyone purchasing a book at Dragon*Con September 3-6!

Both swords come with display racks ready to mount and eager to showcase their fine lines and proud heritages.

Stop by the RBE booth and grab a chance at victory – purchase any RBE product and receive a FREE raffle ticket!

Whew! Been a bit since I’ve posted here. For what it’s worth, the RBE Fan Page on Facebook has been getting its share of attention, with updates and commentary from RBE and fans much more frequently.

News galore!

• Demons: A Clash of Steel is out and available for only $13.00! 28 stories of demonic behavior and battle wrapped in a Johnney Perkins cover; every reader is sure to find a favorite tale in this smorgasbord of delights!
• Assassins: A Clash of Steel is open for submissions, and will close when filled but not before October 1, 2010. Think you’ve written that perfect tale that can slip right through all the competition and nail one of the acceptances? Then send in the first 500 words and let’s both see what you’ve got! A:CoS will be available in May 2011.
• Challenge! Discovery needs some attention! The writing competition – offering prizes of publication, copies, critique, and cash – runs through September 1st, with a target of at least 30 submissions. To date, RBE has received lots of comments, messages, and emails that stories are being written, stories are coming, ideas are looming…but so far only 3 actual submissions.

Current tasks/works in progress:

• Mythic Memories – An awe-inspiring collection of mythic verse celebrating the traditional gods and legends of four cultures – Egyptian, Celtic, Norse, and Greek – from the creative talents of Alex Ness and Trent Westbrook.
• Roar of the Crowd – The latest, greatest annual RBE anthology, the 2010 signature title filled with 17 tales of historical ham-stringing, sword-swinging, crowd-pleasing thrills from more than a few well-known names.
• The RBE Bookstore is operational after being rebuilt several times yet still needing a redesign. Purchasing RBE titles and products directly from RBE is the best way to show your appreciation and support!
• Yet to come: Novellas, short story collections, even nonfiction – every reading entertainment imaginable!

Check out Joe Crowe’s interview with yours truly and find out who I think would win in a no-holds-barred battle between mighty brawlers Kull and Kane!

As always, keep the comments coming, the reviews rocking! Spread the word, share links, voice your praises of any and all RBE titles on your blogs, forums, and social networks. Sign up for email notifications from RBE and join the RBE Facebook group today!