Stats for June W1S1...
Stories written:1 (~3,600-word sci-fi humor)
Stories submitted: 28 (several of these re-submitted or sim-subbed)
Stories accepted: 0
Stories rejected: 27
A LOT busier this month, which makes things a bit more interesting. Still got a few stories that I need to kick out the door.
And in case you missed it, check out my wee spooky tale "Invitation" over at Lovecraft eZine. There's an audio version up, too. However, not to sound unappreciative, I didn't think the reader captured the voice--and they mispronounced my name. If anyone is curious, my name is not pronounced phonetically, since it uses Celtic spelling (yes, it's an Irish name). Siobhan is pronounced "Sha-von" (the 'bh' makes a 'v' sound for some reason). Not "See-o-bon" or "Sigh-o-bon," or any other horrible incarnation.
While on the topic of Lovecraft, I did a slight review of the beta for the Lovecraftian-esque MMO game The Secret World, which comes out today, I believe. Really enjoyed playing this game, although I'm going to wait before jumping into creature infested lagoons.
And hell, why not go all out with anything Lovecraft. If you've seen the film Prometheus, you're probably wondering how stupid those scientists could be--but then again, people seem to drop IQ points whenever they're in a horror film. Well, this clip from the awesome Key of Awesome might explain it. Enjoy!
Yay for being a June Jack-in-the-box, Siobhan, and for your story publication!
ReplyDeleteHeh, thanks!
DeleteGoo is GOOD -- that really does explain a lot. Glad to finally learn the correct pronunciation; I must confess, I've been mispronouncing it in my head for a while now. Oh well, you should see the names I get written on my chai lattes at Starbucks: Mailo, Mylo, Michael, and last week which made NO sense: KYLO. Go figure. Anyhow, well done on reaching your June Write1Sub1 goals!
ReplyDeletelol, Kylo? They must've thought you looked more like a 'Kyle' than a 'Milo.'
DeleteAh, names, gotta love 'em.
Congrats on meeting your goals, Siobhan, and on a publication at Lovecraft eZine. Will check it out. I have a piece in subs with them now.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on meeting your goals, and the Lovecraft pub - what an eerie story!
DeleteThankies! And good luck on the submission, it really is a great market.
DeleteI finished reading, yesterday, your "wee spooky tale "'Invitation'" over at the eZine (for which I help out Mike with the odering process, my picture is there with the Horror in the Clay now as we speak). Great little spooky story. I would not want to play against that hand nor use a chess board the pieces of which I could not move. I have a good friend, Alexandra Kosteniuk who was the 12th world women's chess champion and sent you story over to her. I am looking forward to her reaction which I will pass over to you when I get it.
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Ron
aka: Ar Este Pi
Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm with you, I wouldn't want to play an opponent that was only a hand--one from another dimension. Hope your friends enjoys the tale as well. :)
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