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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Galleys
I received galleys for my novel yesterday. I cannot describe the feeling. It was surreal. Seeing the typeset, the chapters formatted properly, the sections correctly paginated. This is my book. And it’s coming…
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Monkeybicycle 8 – Review
Please check out Joe Sullivan’s review of Monkeybicycle 8. I am in it, and Joe writes, “I learned more than I ever would in school about biology and psychology in Annam Manthiram’s poem ‘Variations on a Blossoming Marriage.’” Yeah! He … Continue reading
I have broken the rejection streak at Glimmer Train!!
Ok, not technically. I’m not getting published by them, but my story, “The Rules of Mending,” (which was the long story that received positive feedback from The Missouri Review) was a Finalist in Glimmer Train’s last contest for new writers. … Continue reading
Random Stuff.
I talked to SFA Press’ Director last week and am jazzed by the amount of work they are putting into each novel. It sounds like the distribution is wide (over 120 outlets), and they are paying for promotion as well. … Continue reading
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Tagged ali shaw, annalemma, missouri review, the girl with glass feet
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MORE rejections.
I’m in the beautiful Colorado Springs where there is much to admire and appreciate (Pikes Peak, yeah!). But the rejections still come, no matter where you are. I received a rejection for a story that has been generically rejected all … Continue reading
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Rejections.
I’ve decided to start posting my rejections here as well as my acceptances. Why? Because part of being a writer is dealing with rejection, and if I were to only post acceptances, I would be painting an unrealistic portrait of … Continue reading
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Tagged rejections, stephen king, the atlantic, threepenny review
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Reaching out to well-known authors
The other day I emailed three writers whose works I thoroughly enjoy and whose writing has influenced/inspired me in some way. All three writers are relatively well-known household names. If you are a writer, you are sure to have read … Continue reading
My Friends and “Networks”
I have begun the process of reaching out to my friends, professional contacts, acquaintances, etc. letting them know that I have a book coming out. I am really happy by the response, which has been mostly supportive and encouraging. Most … Continue reading
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