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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Some minor setbacks
A few more rejections to note since last time: 1. A generic one from Harpur Palate and Inch 2. A very nice, detailed one from Every Day Fiction. Three editors actually read the story and provided comments. I loved that. … Continue reading
First and second round of reviews/press releases sent
The most awesome news since last time is that I received copies of my book, all 120 copies. Yay! I sent out the first round of review copies last week. My husband and I were up until midnight sealing the … Continue reading
The New York Times, my book is coming, and some contests
There are millions of things I should be doing right now, but I’m currently drafting an Op-Ed for The New York Times. No, they didn’t solicit me, and no, I don’t really think I have a chance. A news item … Continue reading
Haruki Murakami, Rich Boucher. Inspiration!
My Internet has been down for two and a half days. It is up now! What a time for it to be down… I had to take my son to a restaurant with Wi-Fi to get some work done. Talk … Continue reading
THE BOOK IS DONE!
Everything is finished, and the press has notified me that After the Tsunami has been sent to the printers. I still do not know an exact date as to when I will receive the books, or when the bookstore where … Continue reading
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We were so close!
On Friday, the press and I were very close to finishing my novel. So close. I submitted my last changes to the jacket back early afternoon, but never heard back, which I assume means the book is still not finished. … Continue reading
Sharon McGill, My Novel, Hedgebrook Residencies
I received Monday Night journal Issue 10 in the mail last week. I read through all of it, but was particularly struck by Sharon McGill’s flash titled, “Take, Eat.” Perhaps it is because I have attempted in the past to … Continue reading
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Some sad news
I just found out from dear friend and editor of Grey Sparrow Press Diane Smith that Hugh Fox has passed away. He was a remarkable man – in both life and in his words. We were blessed to have published … Continue reading
Announcement of the Novel
A friend of mine recommended Mail Chimp as a way to send out email announcements about my book and my writing. I had been looking for a service that does just that AND is free. I sent out a notice … Continue reading
