Tired of being tired

[j_cheney]

Went 'jogging' this morning, but did much more walking than jogging, and little running. Every time I upped the tempo, my chest decided that I still had phlegm, and I had to stop to cough....so I'm officially not over this nasty crud.

OTOH, the new shoes did excessively well. The guy in California talked me into a different brand (as the style I've worn for years is being discontinued), and also a 'wide' width. Since he's the expert, I gave in. The toe-box feels overly-spacious, so I wore fluffy socks this time, and that worked better. My heel did extremely well, though, and isn't even aching yet. The soles also had that 'new shoe crepe-y-ness' to them...which won't take long to destroy.

I need to re-outline the end of my WIP, since I'm about 350 pages in and the outline I started with is totally wrecked. Reviewed another short story last night, looked down for too long and ended up with a splitting headache.

Right at 350 days for one of my submissions. The venue claims it's getting caught up, but I saw a 582-day rejection posted for them on Duotrope the other day, so I'm not expecting miracles there.

Also, today is the one-year anniversary of a story that's been sent up to second base for another venue. (310 days since being sent up, but 365 days total).

Comments

[the-flea-king.livejournal.com]

582 day rejection? Black Gate?

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

No, Aberrant Dreams, although I noted that it's fallen off the Duotrope page now. One of my writers group had a sale with them recently at 405 days....so I'm holding on.

[the-flea-king.livejournal.com]

I didn't even know that magazine still existed!

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

Believe it or not, her story went live a few days ago. They do say they're trying to get the submission backlog cleaned up, but since they're not known for answering queries, a lot of people have just assumed rejection and subbed elsewhere.

[babarnett.livejournal.com]

Wow, that makes my 317 day one from them seem far better now.

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

It's weird to watch their rejections pile up on Duotrope....

28, 34, 10, 325, 400, 217....

It's almost like they're picking things to read with a total disregard for the order that thay came in. Weird. ;o)

[babarnett.livejournal.com]

Maybe they have a dart board with the submission titles on it. It would certainly make slushing more fun to pick your next read that way. :)

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

Good idea!

[musingaloud.livejournal.com]

Is the one-year anniversary story the one at the pro market online mag that starts with a B and ends in aens? ;-)

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid so. ;o)

I actually think that a lot of their buying decisions will be made at or around Albacon (where they're having their con-within-a-con) in early October. So we've got a bit of waiting yet.

[dr-phil-physics.livejournal.com]

This is why we write -- so we can still have stories to send out. (grin)

Dr. Phil

[displacedtexan.livejournal.com]

Maybe I'll get some good meds tomorrow and can share! As to the other problem, quit looking down!!

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

I know, I know...