A few posts ago I mentioned one of my short stories was rejected for an anthology. Well, I had a strange twist of fate this past weekend, and after a two hour email conversation my story was accepted!
It seemed that a few of the accepted contributors pulled their stories due to a controversy and mine became an immediate back up. I was speechless and a little overwhelmed by the sudden turn of events that finally led to my story's acceptance.
To be honest, I'm still reluctant to acknowledge the fact that it happened. I guess this is what all first time author's feel when they finally get their work published. Ironically the title of the anthology where my story will appear is titled First Time Dead. It is an anthology of zombie stories (^_^) written by authors who were never published before. So, we're all newbies!!
I still feel proud to have been included with a group of new talented author's, and I can't wait to read what they have contributed.
Looking back, I remember the editor's comments upon my initial rejection. My story was well received but the the competition was tough and it didn't make the initial cut. I got lucky that's what it balled down to, but my story had something that allowed it to be reconsidered again. Hopefully one day I can find out what that something was.
Since Saturday I've been calm and subdued. I haven't allowed myself to be overcome with unimaginable blind joy and ecstatic fury. Ha Ha! Today I signed and sent in the contract, so it's real!
From what I read, the reception for this anthology was so great that there are two volumes coming out. I don't know which volume my story will be in, but I'll make sure to put it here once I know. Also, I believe the release date for the anthology will be around February of 2011. Again, more details once I find them out.
I don't know what else to say except stay tuned for more news and post topics. DVD/Blu Ray reviews coming soon and who knows what else is right around the corner.
Thanks all around!
Until next post.
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