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j_cheney105 day rejection from Asimovs. A personal note from Sheila Williams and she spelled my name correctly. (That last is not because she's familiar with me or my work, but because she's being considerate) ::glowing and moping at the same time::
It's really odd when you get these things, because although they are a major let-down, you also have to try to look for the good parts:
Good: "The story was nicely done,"
Bad: "...but I'm afraid (it) seemed a bit too long and lost some of its excitement along the way." OK, I'm long-winded, I know....
Good: "I thought your writing was quite promising, however, and hope to see more when you have it."
So it's a good bad thing, right? Anyhow, I so rarely have sci-fi that it might be a while before I send something to Asimov's again, although the May story may head out there.
It occurs to me that I have no idea how many rejections I have....must look at my numbers.
ETA: So I've figured it out, subs since I started. (I keep a sheet)
Stories written (including flash) 12
Total Subs: 27
Total Sales: 5
Trunked: 4 plus a possible (2 early stories, and two flash)
Currently out: 1, plus 2 waiting on windows to open (8/1)
Stories almost ready to go out...4
I hope to have 7 out after 8/1
That's all.
It's really odd when you get these things, because although they are a major let-down, you also have to try to look for the good parts:
Good: "The story was nicely done,"
Bad: "...but I'm afraid (it) seemed a bit too long and lost some of its excitement along the way." OK, I'm long-winded, I know....
Good: "I thought your writing was quite promising, however, and hope to see more when you have it."
So it's a good bad thing, right? Anyhow, I so rarely have sci-fi that it might be a while before I send something to Asimov's again, although the May story may head out there.
It occurs to me that I have no idea how many rejections I have....must look at my numbers.
ETA: So I've figured it out, subs since I started. (I keep a sheet)
Stories written (including flash) 12
Total Subs: 27
Total Sales: 5
Trunked: 4 plus a possible (2 early stories, and two flash)
Currently out: 1, plus 2 waiting on windows to open (8/1)
Stories almost ready to go out...4
I hope to have 7 out after 8/1
That's all.
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Date: 2007-07-14 01:06 am (UTC)Great
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