Update

So just a quick update, got a rejection..seems the bad luck has not lifted...
Have 6 or 7 more responses coming my way over the next couple of days...

Hoping to get some better news.

That's all for now..

Will keep you all posted

Book is done and can the bad luck stop now?

So it is the 30th, 2 subs have closed, 3 close tomorrow, 2 close on the 1st.

No news yet, but that does not necessarily translate to no news is good news.

On a side note, I finished my book and am halfway though the second round of editing and my friend Stephen North, author of the Dead Tide series is beta reading it for me, can't think of a better choice.

Glad I got this done, and as soon as editing is done I need to do a chapter synopsis, and a query letter, any input would be greatly appreciated!

Also, today proves bad things come in threes, in 24 hours 1 friend in the Er, 1 aunt on her way to the ER and 1 friend has passed away.  Can it please stop now?

All for now, possible updates later

One rejection down, 4 more to go...

So, I finally heard back from Veinarmour today on their Zombies Aren't Funny anthology.  A rejection in a form letter.  I'm bummed, and hope this is not the start of a bad roll.

Two end tomorrow and I will most likely hear back on the fairly soon.  The other two end on the first of June, not sure how long it will take to hear back.

On a good note, it has driven me to work harder on my book.  With over 30 anthologies under my belt it is time to move onto novellas, or novels..or at least finish my novel.  I did 2,000 words today, and am not sure how long it will be once finished and edited.  Might be a novella or a short novel.

I will still write for anthologies that spark my attention, but not so many like I have been.  Though I have to admit the 5 I was waiting on, now 4 are ones that I really wanted to get into.  I also have a list of about 10 others with later deadlines I truly hope to get into.

My mood is down, doesn't help that it is rainy and overcast and I feel like a loser...writing is a pipe dream and all that.

Crossing fingers that the next few days brings better news.

Oh Boy..many deadlines loom...

So I will start with a good thing, I got an acceptance into Beneath the Pretty Lies by Wicked East Press which I am excited about.

On a tense note, the27 is the deadline for two anthologies I sent in to, and June 1 is the deadline for another 2, and there are 1 or 2 others that are going out this week and next.

Ergo I have stockpiled the chocolate, sad movies, and soothing teas...though chocolate is the best.

Things have been going well, but it is time to force myself to sit down and work on the book. I am setting a goal of 2,000 words a week starting now, that should have it done in about 6 weeks..this is a lower word count than I will most likely do..but I am setting it lower so IF I finish sooner I can pat myself on the back.  Then once it is done, the fun editing process begins (sarcastic voice here)

Other than that, want to work on a few novellas and work my way up in the world..at least the writing world, see how it goes.

Wish me luck and chocolate

Quick Update

So as I have stated before, my writing has improved tremendously since my editing guru Hollie Snider, who I shall refer to as Yoda from now on, helped me out.

Got an acceptance into Rhymefire eBooks, Undead of Winter Extreme Zombie anthology...I know for a fact, the competition was tough and had I not had Yoda's rules my story would not have even been considered, let alone accepted.

Going to bed rapture free and happy about an acceptance..good day over all.

The Rapture nears...or does it?

Rapture smapture..

So apparently today is the day we all get judged and the rapture falls down on our heads.  I don’t believe any of this, but on the off chance it is true here’s hoping I didn’t make the cut.

As I promised, I am to keep this blog apprised of all acceptances and rejections.  I finally got the rejection for Zombie Kong, to be honest I was expecting it and would have rejected the story also.  I wrote it when I had little idea how to format short stories, and knew even less about proper grammar.

Though on a good note I have re-vamped it and submitted it to another market, so fingers crosses.

Still waiting on many responses, will know more in the beginning of June, either I will eat too much chocolate or be happy.

On a side note I am grateful for the editors that I have worked with so far, they make the one bad experience more than worth it!

The sun is out, which is rare so I must go and enjoy it..enjoy the rapture

Smallville Ends...

So it has been a few days, and blogger has been down so nothing could be shared.

I have finished a few more stories and sent them out. Still waiting on several others.

Met some good people that are actually inspire me to finish my book which is the kick in the butt I need.

Also, the weather here has been nice so I have taken advantage of it by playing with the dog and gardening.

Tonight is also the last night of Smallville.  After a ten year run it is over, Clark Kent becomes Superman.
I love this show, and have to admit my nerd side loves Superman and many other comic heroes.  I read all of them as a child and this show brought me back to that.
I will miss it, but understand why it needs to end.

One of my writer friends is being mysterious about a project so I might have more good news over the weekend..

And perhaps some acceptances, though I don't think so, more likely end of May beginning of June...ahh the waiting..did I mention I hate the waiting.

Rain...go away

I like rain, but not all the time.  Most likely why I don't live in London.

I must admit though, that it makes me stay inside and write.  there are several open anthologies that I am submitting to, and one I just recently got invited to write in.

The invitation only ones make me feel all happy inside, instead of me toiling over a story and sending it in wondering, I am asked by someone to write for their anthology.

Only two, so I don't have a big head about it, and even if I get no more invites, I still have two that make me feel happy.

There are many anthologies I am waiting on, about 20, though I think I might get into about 6 of them..just being realistic.

Several new anthologies have opened up too which is making my head explode.  Seems like everyday I find something I want to write for.

Somewhere in all that I have to find the time to finish my book.  I am trying to make the book priority, but it is difficult. I am right at the end and struggling to see it through.  Hope I can, in fact I am going to open it up now and see what happens.