Archives » November 2007

  • Cool Christmas Tree

    I guess technically this tree is made out of trees.
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    Wednesday 28th November 2007 - 4:53:35 PM | Comment

  • Editors Miss Another Gem

    In response to Marcia’s last post, I feel inclined to point out yet another example of editors missing the boat:
    The frustrated efforts of Catherine O’Flynn, a former postwoman who tried and failed 15 times to get her work published, were finally rewarded yesterday when her first book was shortlisted for the £25,000 Costa Book Awards.
    O’Flynn, […]

    Wednesday 21st November 2007 - 10:05:54 AM | Comment

  • For your consideration

    On his blog, this editor is sharing a pitch he received. From said pitch:
    “As Ginger unearths her ancestry, she discovers what it means to be a witch and the fine line her kind walk between good and evil.” (from My Soccer Mom’s Séance)
    I hope to high heaven to never appear on such a site. In […]

    Tuesday 20th November 2007 - 11:43:41 PM | Comments (2)

  • Short Story Revolution Part II

    The debate on the health of the short story continues in this post by Larry Dark on the blog Critical Mass. (Ha! I originally typed “Mess”.) Dark, who has judged important short story contests, maintains that the short story is doing fine, citing all the literary magazines that are out there and the fact […]

    Monday 12th November 2007 - 12:42:54 PM | Comment