Well, Crap.

[mrockwell]

Writing

*Rejection, Sword & Sorceress 22 antho, 4/20 (RT: <1 day)

Well, that was fast, and more than a little disappointing, especially since nearly everyone who read the story liked it. Ah, well, now to find another market that takes longish sword & sorcery tales. Sigh.

Everything Else

I have recently discovered Joshua Bell (thanks to Miss Snark and this very interesting article) and I think I'm in love. Just beautiful.

(The music, people! I'm married! Sheesh!)

Comments

[ex-paulskem.livejournal.com]

I know you already know this, but don't sweat it. I'm sure it'll find a home soon.

FWIW, I did manage to get my story off to them today. Candidly, I'll be stunned if they don't reject it. It's a little light on the sword and sorcery and a little heavy on the dark and brooding (fancy that from me, eh?). I gave it a final editing pass today and thought: This story is like listening to Morrissey and the Smiths. You damn well better be in the mood for just this thing or you're going to hate it. :-) I'll let you know its fate, if you're interested.

[mrockwell.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Paul. And good luck! I shall live vicariously through you (and another friend who made the hold list). Fingers crossed! :)

[saetter.livejournal.com]

Aw, man... Sorry, Marce.

I sent my pirates short to Realms of Fantasy this week. Have you thought about them?

[mrockwell.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Stu. I wouldn't be so disappointed if it hadn't seemed like such a perfect fit, but what are you going to do?

I am thinking about RoF. I don't usually do postal submissions anymore, because getting to the post office is such a pain (I wasn't entirely joking about the postal service here in my last post), but I could add it into the next load of care packages, I suppose.

[sheriffjoe.livejournal.com]

If you get the opportunity, find the soundtrack to the film THE RED VIOLIN. The music is composed by John Corigliano and it won the Academy Award for best original score several years back. Joshua Bell is the primary violinist/soloist and it is an absolutely stunning work!!

Joe

[hewet-ka-ptah.livejournal.com]

I don't get it. I thought the story was great and a perfect fit.

Obviously they need to hire me as editor.

[mysanal.livejournal.com]

Yeah!

[ex-paulskem.livejournal.com]

Gonged for the wrong tone. But you can't be the same day service, eh? :-)

Movin' on.

[mrockwell.livejournal.com]

Yup, she's definitely quick!

Sorry about the pass, though. Next time, eh?

[dkolodji.livejournal.com]

I love Joshua Bell, too. I saw him perform at Disney Hall several months ago and it was wonderful, wonderful.