Category: My Work
A Week of Writing: 10/15/18 to 10/21/18
Happy Monday, all. Here’s anther week of writing that was. Words to Write By This week’s quote comes from fantasy author Scott Lynch. “I think it’s fairly common for writers to be afflicted with two simultaneous yet contradictory delusions; the burning certainty that we’re… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 10/15/18 to 10/21/18”
A Week of Writing: 10/8/18 to 10/14/18
Fell of the weekly writing update wagon there for a bit, but I’m back at it. Happy Monday. Words to Write By This week it’s another one of my favorite quotes from Stephen King. “The scariest moment is always just before you start.” —Stephen… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 10/8/18 to 10/14/18”
My Acceptance Rates by the Numbers
I’ve blogged about the chances of getting published by specific markets, but what about a more personal view of the subject? If you’re regularly submitting work to semi-pro and pro markets (with a token/free market here and there), how many acceptances should you expect?… Continue Reading “My Acceptance Rates by the Numbers”
100 Submissions – An Analysis
Yesterday I sent my 100th submission for the year. I’m thrilled to have achieved this goal well ahead of schedule, and in this post I’ll give you all the crunchy data that got me there. Before I get into the raw numbers, though, here… Continue Reading “100 Submissions – An Analysis”
Submission Statement: September 2018
Another month of submissions, rejections, and acceptances in the books. Here’s how September shook out. September 2018 Report Card Submissions Sent: 10 Rejections: 6 Acceptances: 2 Publications: 1 I’m happy with ten submissions for the month, and two acceptances is pretty solid too. Only… Continue Reading “Submission Statement: September 2018”
Iron Kingdoms Fiction – Old Friends, New Blood
Hey, Iron Kingdoms readers, got something special for you today. In the past, I’ve put up stories that were published in the pages of No Quarter magazine or part of organized play for Privateer Press, but not today. Today, I present a completely new… Continue Reading “Iron Kingdoms Fiction – Old Friends, New Blood”
A Week of Writing: 9/17/18 to 9/23/18
Welcome to my Monday and another week of writing. Words to Write By This week’s quote is from Truman Capote. “Good writing is rewriting.” —Truman Capote I’ve seen similar quotes from a number of writers, but Capote’s is probably the most succinct. Every published… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 9/17/18 to 9/23/18”
A Week of Writing: 9/10/18 to 9/16/18
A day late and a dollar short, as they say, but here’s my writing week that was. Words to Write By This week’s quote is from Jack London. “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” – Jack… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 9/10/18 to 9/16/18”
A Week of Writing: 9/3/18 to 9/9/18
It’s Monday, and I’m back on track with weekly, writerly updates. Words to Write By Today’s quotes comes from one of my favorite fantasy authors, Robin Hobb. The challenge is always to find the good place to end the book. The rule I follow… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 9/3/18 to 9/9/18”
Iron Kingdoms Fiction – Peace of Mind
Got another piece of Iron Kingdoms fiction you today. This one is called “Peace of Mind” and it also comes from an issue of No Quarter magazine. It features members of the Searforge Commission, a mercenary company drawn from the dwarven empire of Rhul. This story… Continue Reading “Iron Kingdoms Fiction – Peace of Mind”
Effectively Wild – A Baseball Horror Story
Night Walk & Other Dark Paths
Acts of War: Flashpoint
Acts of War: Aftershock
Acts of War: Stormbreak
Aeryn Rudel's Rejectomancy 