Two more things subbed, a draft completed, and now I am taking the opportunity to devour the latest issue of Goblin Fruit, of which there shall be a write-up. I am also pondering the logistics of doing a recording of "American Mermaid" that sounds how I want it. I may have to hunt a recorder to take down to the tide. I am also inclined to look ( Read more... )

Accounting: Sent out five poems last night, queried the status of one that's been out a very long while. I haven't been announcing rejections or acceptances lately because I haven't had stuff out. It means I've got enough of a backlog to try out markets that like to do four or five poems from a single poet, but that's not why I've been slacking ( Read more... )

In other news, I've just taken an editorial position with Flash Me Magazine (read: I'm a slusher). Which means I shall now poke you all to submit, so I have good stuff to read! There's a specifically Fantasy-themed issue with a submission period coming up at the beginning of next year. Check the guidelines here, then show me how you do at

Yep, didn't get the slushing gig. Since official word was greeted with instant relief on my part, I'm thinking this means I should not immediately see about applying for another one. This one's got me on file if another opening comes up, anyway, so I may still end up with a gig at some point in the future. Since my routine will be more ingrained ( Read more... )

One rejection, resubbed. Queried for three pieces that have been with their respective markets for 5-6 months. Haven't heard back from Aberrant Dreams, so I don't think I got the slushing gig. Eh. Finding time for it would have been tricky, so while it would be all kinds of useful, I'm not sure I'll try for another such position until I'm a ( Read more... )