A writer is somebody for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.
— Thomas Mann, novelist, Nobel laureate (1875-1955)
The calendar year is almost over, so I’m pretty confident there won’t be any last-minute submission, rejections, or sales. (If a seasonal miracle occurs, I’ll be sure to update this.)
This was a slower year for me, writing-wise. I was very focused on getting a new job (which happened), helping my spouse with her business, and dealing with family drama and new kittens.
Since I sold a decent number of stories last year, the available pool was greatly reduced, and my usual writing getaway didn’t come together. That resulted in fewer new stories seeking their fortunes.
2018 Submission Grinder stats:
New things
- “The Last Feast of Silas the Wizard” (short)
- “The Last Good Shoppe” (short)
- “Jazmin’s Diary” (micro fiction)
- “Burial Detail” (flash)
- “Seven Cups of Landfall” (poem!)
Total number of submissions: 18
Sales:
- “Just Another Night on Telegraph” – Factor Four Magazine
- “Supply and Demand Among the Sidhe” – Strange Economics
- “The Carpetbaggers Ball” – Stupefying Stories
Pending response: 5 (1 in second review)
Works in progress:
- Short stories: N + 3
- Novella: 1
