Third time’s a charm. That’s what everyone says. It probably has its roots in a pagan, numerological thing which means it’s both bullshit and also true on some odd, universal level. Sometimes, I make similar, seemingly profound statements and then… Read More ›
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Acceptances and Beyond
by Tom Howard There’s nothing more exciting than digging through form letter rejects and finding one that says, “We love your story and would like to publish it. Contract forthcoming.” Some assign you an editor right away, some don’t touch… Read More ›
Getting Submissive with Duotrope
As mentioned last time, I created a rough draft for the Unresolved Sexual Tension theme, completed a first pass and was on to my next step: Critique Group. So, I sat down with my crit group last night and passed… Read More ›
Still Unresolved Sexual Tension
This is a continuation of last week’s post. I’m going step by step through my typical process for drafting, editing and submitting a short story. Why? Do I think this will add value to what other writers are doing? Do I… Read More ›
Unresolved Sexual Tension
Going to pop the hood for a second and let everyone see how I work. Wait a minute. Don’t let the salacious title fool you. I’ll get to that in a second. But when I’m referring to work, I’m referring… Read More ›
Mental Ward: Stories from the Asylum
My latest short is included in this dark and disturbing anthology from Siren’s Call Publications! Here’s the back cover blurb and links for ordering: Sanatorium, mental ward, psychiatric hospital – they’re all the same. Places where the infirm, the crazy,… Read More ›
Slush Floater
A question popped up on my twitter feed from @KimmieAnnWrites asking for opinions on traditional and self publishing. As a new writer, I’m still forming my opinion but my biggest concern is the time to market for traditional publishing and… Read More ›
Prophecy of Numbers
I wrote the short story “Prophecy of Numbers” earlier this year and was pretty sure most editors would pass on it. It’s bizarre, more than a little bit deranged, and not to mention, it floats around on an anchor of religion and… Read More ›
Kind Editors?!?
Ahhhh, editors. Writers, love to hate on them when the rejections come in. If you’re like me, you also like to secretly pass judgment on their selections. Your inner critic flicks on the hyper-drive and reading those stories that were… Read More ›
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