There was a little girl, who had a little curl
Right in the middle of her forehead,
And when she was good, she was very, very good,
But when she was bad she was horrid.
...If I'd worked as hard as I've procrastinated during 2009, my wrists wouldn't sting so much because I've just slapped them hard. Sort of. Okay, not at all. Feeling a brave sort of gal, I opened up my diary and read the entry for January 1st, you know the one with all the goals. Erm, bad me. It is impossible to have a story accepted by a market if you don't send them anything and throwing all your eggs at one basket is only going to leave you smelling rotten. Seriously, Clarkesworld must be sick of my submissions and Fantasy & Science Fiction must be feeling very left out. Still I believe God loves a trier, and Neil Clarke is close to God for us writers. And who doesn't worship at the altar of Ellen Datlow.
I hope you all enjoy December as much as I intend to and repeat after me, "We are going to cut our swath through 2010."
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a. that is a lovely card.
b. Here is to cutting wide literary swaths in 2010.
"Cutting swaths" sounds so deliciously sharp and primal. Cheers, my dear.
-Mercedes
Jamie, we can do it.
Mercedes, I think it's time we sharpened our swords.
I love that card, it's gorgeous.
But yes, cutting a swath is the thing. I sort of sat on my hands a bit this year, too. Wonder if I'll put up with it next time, and hoping I won't!
Katey, there's nothing worse than being disappointed in yourself. We will succeed in 2010, even if we have to unplug the internet.
I've sharpened my scythe (for the swath-cutting that is).
Hear hear.
I've been chased away by Clarkesworld a few times myself. I've always wondered if he is related to Arthur C....?
Aaron, I can see it's glint from here.
Jeremy, I'll be happy if just one of our circle one day cracks Clarkesworld.
Nice card, and it's labeled #1...I love advent calendars (especially the ones with a chocolate hidden behind the door).
I've nagged Clarkesworld with my stories quite majestically. My latest rejection was this weekend ; )
Now I'm worried if I met my goals!
"God loves a trier" I like that.
Great idea. And I love that picture.
At least Clarkesworld responds really fast (I just got a one-day no from them myself, alas). Your attitude is awesome! 2010, here we come!
Alan, me too.
Natalie, I think we may be the reason they're closing to submissions in December.
Rebecca, I'm hoping he does to.
Danielle, it is rather pretty.
KC, I think that's why we all bother them so much.