Posted on June 24, 2016 by Aeryn Rudel
Time for another Ranks of the Rejected. This time, I’ve convinced fellow horror and fantasy author Mark Allan Gunnells to reveal the dark, squishy truths about writing and rejection. I first met Mark over on the Shock Totem forums where he was a regular in… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Mark Allan Gunnells”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, Mark Allan Gunnells, rejection, Rejection Letters, Submissions, writing tips
Posted on January 13, 2016 by Aeryn Rudel
When someone asks me what I do for a living these days, I tell them I’m a writer. I even believe it sometimes. I mean, it is my sole source of income, and I do it everyday, so, with some trepidation, I put forth… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Michael Bracken”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, rejection, Submissions, Writing, writing tips
Posted on November 30, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
Today, we’re shaking things up a bit on Ranks of the Rejected. I recently spoke with Josh Goller, the editor-in-chief for the excellent flash fiction lit-zine The Molotov Cocktail. I asked Josh for the interview because he produces one of my favorite publications, and I really dig his approach… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected – Josh Goller (The Molotov Cocktail)”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: Flash Fiction, rejection, Submissions, writing tips
Posted on October 12, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
This time around on Ranks of the Rejected, I spoke with writer, game designer, and game developer Robert J. Schwalb. I was pretty stoked when Rob agreed to a Ranks of the Rejected interview, not only because he’s a great writer and a fellow… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Robert J. Schwalb”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, Freelance, rejection, Rejection Letters, Submissions, Writing, writing tips
Posted on September 7, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
Time for another Ranks of the Rejected. This time, talented fantasy and sci-fi author Josh Vogt has agreed to give us the lowdown on his rejection experiences. Josh is another writer I met through Skull Island eXpeditions when I was heading up that imprint.… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Josh Vogt”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, books, Freelance, Rejection Letters, Writing
Posted on August 31, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
Hey, folks, meet accomplished fantasy and sci-fi author Chris A. Jackson, who has graciously agreed to bare his soul for another Ranks of the Rejected. I met Chris at Gen Con in 2013 when I was wandering author’s alley looking for writers for the… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Chris A. Jackson”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, Freelance, interviews, Rejection Letters, Submissions, Writing, writing tips
Posted on August 17, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
This time on Ranks of the Rejected, I spoke with veteran fantasy and horror author Richard Lee Byers. I was lucky enough to work with Richard on a number of projects when I was acquisitions editor at Skull Island eXpeditions, and it was a… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Richard Lee Byers”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, books, Freelance, rejection, Rejection Letters, Writing
Posted on August 10, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
In this episode of the Ranks of the Rejected, we’re going to turn the tables and—Gasp!—talk to an editor. Gabrielle Harbowy is the managing editor at Dragon Moon Press, submissions editor for Apex Magazine, and copyeditor for Pyr, Circlet Press, and other publishers of… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Gabrielle Harbowy”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, books, Editing, Freelance, Rejection Letters, Submissions, Writing
Posted on July 29, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
Welcome to the next installment of Ranks of the Rejected, where I interview working authors and ask them to bare their literary wounds for your amusement and edification. Make sure and check out the links to these writers’ works and websites. I guarantee you… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Rose Blackthorn”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, books, Freelance, goals, Rejection Letters, Submissions, Writing
Posted on July 22, 2015 by Aeryn Rudel
Welcome to the first installment of Ranks of the Rejected, where I interview working authors and ask them to bare their literary wounds to the cruel, cruel world for your amusement and edification. Since these authors are putting their rejection out there for you… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Orrin Grey”
Category: Ranks of the RejectedTags: authors, books, Freelance, goals, Rejection Letters, Submissions, Writing
