I'm reading for a small start up press. This is really neat, I get to see some of the stuff that comes in. I don't get the slush, which is even better. I get stuff that has already passed the first tier or two. In one case, I was the tie-breaker (I passed on the project, btw). This is a good opportunity for me to see what else publishers get and it gives me a chance to separate myself from the pack, so I'm thrilled to do it.
Also, I got an email from one publisher that said so far everyone there who has read my book has loved it. I haven't gotten an offer from them yet, but this is just about the closest I've come so far. With luck it will turn into an offer. I'm not holding my breath, of course, but it's a nice thought.
Lastly, I finally have a pub credit to my name. OK, it's a small one, but I'll take it. The small horror e-zine Necrotic Tissue publishes an issue every quarter. For their October issue, they asked for 100-word stories (100 words exactly...not 99, or 101, etc.) for their first annual 100-word horror story contest. The winners would be published in their October issue, paid a flat fee of $25.00, and receive a few other prizes.
My entry was not only selected for publication, but it won first place! I got a Help anthology (The P&E book), an Abominations anthology (Shroud Publishing), a Necrotic Tissue T-Shirt, a Necrotic Tissue hoodie, and of course, the $25.00. That was nice. A paid credit. Wheee! So be sure to check out the October issue for my short story. It's great, of course. ;) Here's a few pics of me in the T-Shirt:
I tried on the hoodie, too:
This is...after I put on the hoodie, something started happening to me. I'm not sure what, but I felt...different...
I found out later the hoodie is cursed. So, uh...I only put it on now when the Met Life guy knocks on the door...
Anyhoo, sorry about the long silence, folks. Personal stuff. :(
I'll be sure not to let it happen again.
See Y'all!
3 comments:
Happy Belated Birthday! And congratulations on your win and pub credit -- that's fabulous. :)
Sounds great, reading for a small press. It will be a good opportunity to view the process of pitching, rejection, and acceptance from the publisher's point of view. Learning about all aspects of the process helps demystify it and can help us writers keep on keeping on.
Super news about the publisher -- I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get an offer! It sounds very promising!
Hee, the Necrotic Tissue t-shirt and hoodie are cool. :)
Happy birthday!!! Missed you!!!
Hope to talk to you on the 29th!
good luck and congrats!! sounds like good news heading your way.
i can't WAIT for football season, david!!!!!!! we're going to be FANTASTIC this year, just you wait and see!!
happy belated!
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