Success!

[KD Julicher]

My V34 Q4 SHM is out now from InterGalactic Medicine Show!

Congrats KD! It's a beautiful tale!

Thanks Michael, Preseton, et al! And thanks Michael for reading! I think the paywall has scared a lot of my friends off I'm proud of this piece.

[jficke13]

Hey all, at least for the moment, the antho containing my first pro sale is free on Kindle. If you wan to check it out, I reviewed it here: https://jonficke.com/2017/12/17/what-an ... ion-means/

There's a story by DF in it as well as by finals judge Jody Lynn Nye as well.

[Wulf Moon]

The Razor's Edge will be released earlier than expected: June 15th. My story "Final Flight of the PhoenixWing" will be the last story in the anthology. Pre-orders here: https://squareup.com/market/zombies-need-brains-llc (For those outside the US, the anthology will be available through Amazon on the release date). If military SF/F about rebellion piques your interest, check it out!

This will be my first short story publication. It took 10 years and 200 rejections, but as they say: Never give up. Never surrender. :)

I know you've had many more pro sales since, Michelle--didn't realize this one is your first published. You will be eligible for a Campbell Award, I think you've got one year now, and you've got the wind backing you to earn it! If I were you, I'd really try to get a quick novella sized novel out there. Seems like someone besides me would recognize your potential to win this award!

Much success!

~Moon~

[michaeljwyantjr]

So, clarification on that publication:

Aphotic Realms: Dystopia, due out July 15th.

My story, “Perfecting Humanity”, makes an appearance.

[morganb]

So, clarification on that publication:

Aphotic Realms: Dystopia, due out July 15th.

My story, “Perfecting Humanity”, makes an appearance.

Way to go, Michael, and all you great writers who are rocking the publication markets this year!

~Morgan

[Rebecca Birch]

I had two stories published at the beginning of this month: "This Isn't Better" in Galaxy's Edge, and "Peace in the Valley" in Factor Four Magazine. They were my second publications in both markets.

I am now officially pro-ed out from the contest. I have learned so much from being a part of this discussion board, and I'm sure I would not have developed so far as a writer without all of the knowledge, community, and critique from the awesome writers here, so thank you all so very much for everything. Wishing everybody all the best in your writing careers!

[pcmccollum]

Congratulations, Rebecca! It sounds like you're well on your way to a fruitful career of your own with this writing thing!

[RSchibler]

Congratulations Rebecca! What an achievement!

And what a story! "This isn't Better" is beautiful.

[morganb]

Totally excited for you, Rebecca! A little sad though too. Must be a bitter sweet feeling to be a pro writer and have to leave the contest at the same time.

~ Morgan

[amoskalik]

I had two stories published at the beginning of this month: "This Isn't Better" in Galaxy's Edge, and "Peace in the Valley" in Factor Four Magazine. They were my second publications in both markets.

I am now officially pro-ed out from the contest. I have learned so much from being a part of this discussion board, and I'm sure I would not have developed so far as a writer without all of the knowledge, community, and critique from the awesome writers here, so thank you all so very much for everything. Wishing everybody all the best in your writing careers!

Wow, congrats! Proing out is the second best way to leave this contest. I'd be lying if I said I wan't a little jealous.

[michaeljwyantjr]

I had two stories published at the beginning of this month: "This Isn't Better" in Galaxy's Edge, and "Peace in the Valley" in Factor Four Magazine. They were my second publications in both markets.

I am now officially pro-ed out from the contest. I have learned so much from being a part of this discussion board, and I'm sure I would not have developed so far as a writer without all of the knowledge, community, and critique from the awesome writers here, so thank you all so very much for everything. Wishing everybody all the best in your writing careers!

Congratulations!

[YM Pang]

Congrats, Rebecca! Your resume is helluva impressive.

[kentagions]

Congratulations, Rebecca!

[michaeljwyantjr]

The magazine I was selected for just popped if anyone is looking for some dystopian themed entertainment.

Aphotic Realms - Dystopia

[Henckel]

Well this is my first post on the "sucess" thread. ..

I just got the news a few days ago that a short story of mine as been accepted into an anthology. (I'm dancing on the inside. Really. Otherwise a 40+ year old man dancing beside a public pool with a phone in his hand might just come off as weird).

As for my story.... think Don Quixote... as a cowboy. ...

[michaeljwyantjr]

Congrats!

[disgruntledpeony]

Well this is my first post on the "sucess" thread. ..

I just got the news a few days ago that a short story of mine as been accepted into an anthology. (I'm dancing on the inside. Really. Otherwise a 40+ year old man dancing beside a public pool with a phone in his hand might just come off as weird).

As for my story.... think Don Quixote... as a cowboy. ...

Congratulations!

[Henckel]

Thanks everyone. They say your first time is always memorable. And I'm sure it will be.

And I'm keen to literaryily girl it up and do it as often and as many times as I can.

[amoskalik]

Congrats!

[Wulf Moon]

Sorry I missed your announcement, Rebecca. Congratulations! Armies of conga rats dancing for you! The purpose of the contest is to help us become pro writers. We can do that through the contest, or we can do it outside. Either way, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Best of success to your continued writing career! Since we live in the same state, and both go to Norwescon, I am certain we shall meet one day.

Warmth and sunshine,

~Moon~

[Sataris]

Well this is my first post on the "sucess" thread. ..

I just got the news a few days ago that a short story of mine as been accepted into an anthology. (I'm dancing on the inside. Really. Otherwise a 40+ year old man dancing beside a public pool with a phone in his hand might just come off as weird).

As for my story.... think Don Quixote... as a cowboy. ...

Congrats on what’s surely the first of many!

And congratulations to Rebecca as well! That’s an amazing accomplishment!

[YM Pang]

My fantasy/fairy tale story is now available from The Book Smugglers: https://www.thebooksmugglers.com/2018/0 ... -pang.html

This is my second publication. And it even came with awesome cover art!

@Henkel
Congrats!!

[michaeljwyantjr]

Congrats Michelle!

[Ishmael]

Congratulations to all and especially to Rebecca on pro'ing out. Just don't be like me and follow up with six months selling nothing!

However, pleased to announce my story 'Devine Justice' in Alternative Theologies from B-cubed.



Perhaps the drought is ending. One more in the works but embargoed. Onward and Upward.

[WiseSerpent]

I got a story published in Swords & Sorcery Magazine Issue 79. August 2018!

[preston]

I got a story published in Swords & Sorcery Magazine Issue 79. August 2018!

Congrats! A very vivid and inventive story. Well done. I enjoyed it very much.

[Sataris]

I got a story published in Swords & Sorcery Magazine Issue 79. August 2018!

Congrats! A very vivid and inventive story. Well done. I enjoyed it very much.

seconded!

and congrats as well, Ishmael!

And to Ym Pang!

[YM Pang]

About a week ago, I got together with a group of SF/F writers in Toronto to create a "one-day" anthology. Everyone had to write and edit their story within one day--which, considering we started in the afternoon, functionally meant 2-7 hours. The theme/title is SANCTUARY and my story "Glass Heart Giant" is in it. It is, as the title suggests, about a group of people living in the glass heart of a giant. I was really impressed by many of the other writers/stories there too.

Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999403924/re ... 566&sr=1-1
Free ebook via this form created by the organizer/editor: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp ... Q/viewform

I'm probably not gonna make it to L.A., but at least I got to do my own version of the 24hr story.

[Sataris]

I saw that on Twitter! What an awesome idea, going to grab one shortly

[michaeljwyantjr]

That sounds awesome Michelle! Very nice...

Also, sounds like so much fun!