Got a rejection from Rattle on Saturday. I was pretty bummed because I really enjoy this journal, but a friend convinced me to resubmit at a later time. Persistence is key! Today I received an acceptance from the San Pedro River Review for their Bars, Diners, and Dives themed Spring 2010 issue. They said it… Continue reading Acceptance is a beautiful thing
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Apparently I inspire other writers…
But not in the way that Patricia Smith, Ai, or Ntozake Shange have inspired me. No, I inspire other people by bringing in rank smelling food to work. Ok, it's not often that my food smells like butt, but I decided to bring in some mashed cauliflower with garlic, not realizing that I used way… Continue reading Apparently I inspire other writers…
I am a Reject
I received a rejection notice today regarding my dream contest where the winner gets to travel the world for a year. I'm sure the two people who won are great writers. I mean, they both have published books. And me? Me got no books. The rejection came on lovely letterhead. While I was cooking dinner… Continue reading I am a Reject
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Ren and Stimpy. Am I dating myself? To introduce my new blog, I thought I'd rely on the great words (adapted) from the Ren and Stimpy writers. They originally wrote this for that handy dandy toy, Log. Blog It's blog, it's blog It's blog, it's blog, it's better than bad, it's good Everyone wants a… Continue reading Blog
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