Submissions
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The Downside of Writing Unique Stories
When my manuscripts Destitutes and Fiends and A Dyad of Brass didn’t make it out of the trenches (D&F got an agent but not a book deal; DYAD didn’t get an agent), I came to one conclusion: if I really wanted to have a shot at getting published, I had to dial my storytelling all… Continue reading
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3 Topics: World Building, Submissions, Community (Part II)
My Upmarket Manuscript, AILEY OSE, is going on submissions very soon and my feelings about subs have been mixed. At first, for months since my agent let me know that it was a publishable story, I’ve been silently twitching with impatience for us to send it out to editors. (Even though I sent her an… Continue reading
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Your Annual ‘Surviving Rejections’ Post
Post song: Prince of Egypt – When You Believe Alright perhaps the topic isn’t totally accurate. While I blogged on Overcoming Rejections in 2021, I don’t see a 2022 post on rejections. BUT I couldn’t think of a better word, so I’ll just leave ‘annual’! In this field of ours where rejections grace us at… Continue reading
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Destitutes And Fiends Is On Submissions!
I believe wholly and utterly in jinxes. When I got an R&R from the publishing house, I didn’t tell anyone besides my family and super close friends because I didn’t want to jinx it. There were times I’d want to tweet about it SO bad but I’d bite my nails instead, telling myself I’ll share… Continue reading
About Me
I hold a BA in Mass Communication, had worked as a journalist, and currently freelance as a writer for lifestyle websites. When I’m not writing or reading, I love savoring nature, listening to music, and amateur photography.