Let me introduce myself; I'm Rob Shelsky, an author. On these web pages
you can learn about me, what I write, what's current, and how to contact me. Just click on the menu buttons at the top
of the page to move about this website.
NEWS FLASH ALERT!
ROB SHELSKY HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS AN AUTHOR FOR THE WRITER'S CHALLENGE CONTEST, ABERRANT DREAMS MAGAZINE ! STORIES TO APPEAR IN HARD PRINT ANTHOLOGY AT END OF 2007
"Aberrant Dreams - The Awakening is a treasure, an anthology with both variety and an aesthetic sensibility,
a rich compendium of speculative fiction and art that really does have something for just about everyone." -- Pamela
Sargent.
Aberrant Dreams Magazine Sponsored a contest for readers/writer's challenge contest. There were
three simple steps to enter: (1) Readers had to select one of the pictures shown for an idea for a story, (2) Reader
had to write a brief synopsis/outline of the story, and (3) Readers had to select one of the authors available (ME!), to write
it. Winning story(ies) will be published, and the reader's name or choices of names will be immortalized in the story
if they so choose, being "Tuckerized" throughout the piece. Rob Shelsky has been selected as one of the authors,
for a story entitled: Serpent's Teeth (Avenger
of the People).
"And of course there is some out-of-the-box adventure. Rob Shelsky, in "Avenger of the People," follows a submersible
into a hair-raising
situation." -- Jack McDevitt
Here's the link to find out more about Rob Shelsky and this Writer's Challenge:
NEWS FLASH ALERT! ROB SHELSKY'S SHORT
STORY, MISS ANNABELLE'S YANKEE, IS NOW OUT WITH UNCIAL PRESS.
THIS IS THE STORY OF A ROMANCE THAT SPANS CENTURIES, DEFIES TIME, AND EVEN FATE!
ROB SHELSKY'S LOST ECHOES IS AVAILABLE AS OF DECEMBER, 2006, WITH
AWESTRUCK E-BOOKS!
ADVANCE REVIEWS:
“I loved the part in the book where Peter and Aurea get their first glimpse of
each other in the gallery. It gave me chills as their two distinct worlds collided. I could imagine it so vividly.”
“Its romance at it’s best.”
“And I enjoyed the fact that the characters were described with such historical
accuracy. Just by reading it I could see the 16th century - the fashion, the fervor of religious differences and the reign
of Queen Elizabeth the first.”
“I’ll admit I love time travel romances
and Lost Echoes did not disappoint.”
“Lost Echoes is a
star-stunning read. Take a wonderful journey into the lives of Peter and Aurea…”
“R.
R. Shelsky has a winner in this fabulous tale filled with romance that touches the reader. With a well-crafted storyline and
a wonderful plot, not only with the antique jewelry box, but the others who seek to treacherous dealings, this is one entertaining
story.”
“Rob Shelsky has written a wonderful love story. It fascinated me from
the first page 'till the last. Travel along with Peter to England in the 16th century, and see if he can save his
beloved Aurea…”
“I'm pleased to recommend this tale to any romantic who
enjoys a fun read. Time travel into one of the most interesting eras in history is a plus. Talented author R. R. Shelsky weaves
the emotions and two disparate times into a story that will keep you reading. Enjoy.”
"An uncertain era fraught with danger and assassination
plots is the backdrop for R.R. Shelsky’s latest, LOST ECHOES. It’s a sweet story that just happens to take
place during my favorite historical period, Tudor England. "
"LOST ECHOES...it’s a sweet romance that is
sure to entertain those readers who are looking for a bit of variety in their historical romance reading. "
"An enjoyable love story that spans several centuries
and beats all odds, LOST ECHOES is one that many readers will enjoy. Check out Awe-Struck and add it to your ebook reading
cache today."
I've been a writer for some time, originally a Technical Writer.
In the last several years I've expanded my writing into a number of areas.
I've
written numerous articles, ones for such magazines as Internet Review of Science Fiction, Neometropolis, and many
others. Currently, and for the last two years, I've been a resident bimonthly columnist for Alien Skin
Magazine. I'm also a staff reviewer for Novelspot.
Soap Bubbles was my
first published sci-fi story. Implosion came out with Alien Skin Magazine. These Cold Depths
of Space was with Fables Magazine in their 2004 autumn edition. Gateway SF published Let It Be Forever. EaglesongBooks.com
accepted my time-travel romance, Miss Annabelle'sYankee. I've
placed four consecutive times in the L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future contest for 2003 and 2004. This placed me (along with others) in the top 15 percent of such writers worldwide.
Currently, I have stories accepted by Aberrant Dreams Magazine (Without Omens
-- online and print), Continuum Science Fiction Magazine (Dance of the Butterflies -- online), Baen Universe
Magazine (Dreamtime -- print), and Fifth Dimension Magazine (This Narrow Isthmus -- online). My
young adult fantasy, Simon Simple and the spirit of the Wendigo, is undergoing second review with Disk-Us Publishing.
Lost Echoes, a time-travel romance novel, is my latest effort and has been accepted for publication with
Awestruck Books for some time in late 2006, or early 2007.
NEWS UPDATE: I now have a short story, entitled, Bradbury County, out with
Aberrant Dreams. Also, they have done an interview with me, entitled, Eyes on Rob Shelsky.
Also, earlier this
year, I had a book signing in Atlanta at Oxford Comics and Books, sponsored by Aberrant Dreams Magazine on February 4th
2006. We had a great time!
