Wow. No posts since the 20th of August. That’s pretty bad. See, here’s the thing. I only like to post about writing related things, and I haven’t been writing. At all. Well, let me restate that. I actually did do some longhand during my prep period at school, but it was junk. Really I did
Dry Spell
I haven’t been writing. I haven’t been posting either. Or reading other blogs. Or doing anything really. Even when I sit down to read a book, I can only manage a few pages before drifting off. I’m not sure what it is, but I have a feeling it is due to the start of my
Writers4writers
I know many of you already have writing sites that you frequent, and some of you have critique groups, but I urge you all to at least check out the new and improved writers4writers. New management has taken over and revamped the entire site. There is a new forum, a new look, but the same
Rejection #15–>Submission #14
40-some-odd day rejection from Son and Foe for “Enduring at the Edge of the Storm.” I submitted this same story to GUD. Son and Foe will be releasing their 4th issue in a month or so, and then they are taking a short break (till next year some time. For more info, check out their
Test Your Horror I.Q.
This is a real tough IQ test. I guarantee, no matter how big a horror fan you are, you won’t pass this test. Check it out. Horror IQ Test
Rejection #13 –> Submissions #12 and #13
Alrighty. Another 3 day rejection from GUD for my piece “Retired.” I sent GUD yet another story. This one (“Like Everyone Else”) is strictly literary with no horror elements to it (though it is a bit dark). I also sent “Retired” back out, this time to Fantasy Magazine. I have had one rejection from Fantasy
The Life and Times of J.D. McNutterhouse: Episode Three
In each episode, we follow J.D. McNutterhouse, a new writer whose rare combination of thick-headedness, ignorance, and naivety cause him to take misstep after misstep on the road to publication.——————————————————- This week’s adventure: “J.D. Gets Accepted!” Wonders of wonders, can it be true? Has J.D. McNutterhouse, the arrogant new writer who follows no rules, actually
Rejection #12
17 day rejection from Pseudopod. Gee fellas, you don’t have to send all the rejections at once. Spread em out a bit. Yikes.
Rejection #11 –> Submission #11
3 day rejection from Gud (“Go Back to Sleep”), so I sent them a different story (“Retired”). Hey, the worst they can do is reject it.