I can add one of my own for today -- my story "The Winds of the Mind" (previously a HM here) is up to read for free today at Abyss & Apex:
https://www.abyssapexzine.com/2023/09/the-winds-of-the-mind/
Congratulations! Incredible story. I loved it.
V39: - - - HM
V40: SHM, HM, SHM, HM
V41: HM, SHM, SHM, F
V42: DQ, HM, SHM, P
Stories published in Triangulation: Hospitium, Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and others.
https://kzrichards.com
My "Every Me Is Someone Else" about a telepathic Buddhist studies grad student connecting with his mom in hospice is just out in Diabolical Plots! Also features octopus mind-reading.
https://www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-103a-every-me-is-someone-else-by-andrew-dibble/
Thanks for sharing! Such an interesting idea for a story. I’m still trying to wrap my mind around it.
V39: - - - HM
V40: SHM, HM, SHM, HM
V41: HM, SHM, SHM, F
V42: DQ, HM, SHM, P
Stories published in Triangulation: Hospitium, Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and others.
https://kzrichards.com
Andromeda Spaceways #92 contains my short story "All Hands" which is very much in the "ghost ship" vein.
@DonMarkmaker
Andromeda Spaceways #92 contains my short story "All Hands" which is very much in the "ghost ship" vein.
Congrats!
And finally I understand why nothing of mine gets accepted - all the magazines are now full just with @angelslayah work! In all seriousness, I am in awe of the prolificness ? ?
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2026 Q1: TBD Q2: TBD Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2025 Q1: HM Q2: SHM Q3: HM Q4: P
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 138 submitted 9 acceptances
2024: 53 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
@angelslayah Congrats. Awesome work
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), HM, Submitted
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: -, -, -, HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -, R, -, -
Congratulations DonMark.
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality-D.R.Sweeney
HM x5
Published Poetry
2012 Stars in Our Hearts
Silver Ships
My poem "Learning Toy" has just been accepted by Asimov's
@DonMarkmaker
@angelslayah congratulations!! You're slaying it!
Vol. 36: 3rd -- R, 4th -- R
Vol. 37: R, HM, HM, SHM
Vol. 38: HM, HM, HM, HM
Vol. 39: SHM, RWC, RWC, HM
Vol. 40: HM, R, RWC, R
Vol. 41: R, HM, HM, HM
Vol. 42: R, RWC, RWC, 4th qtr. Pending
Amateur published stories:
"The Army Ration That Saved the Earth" in For Glory and Honor, LTUE 2026 anthology
"The Tell-Tale Cricket" in The Murderbugs Anthololgy
"Follow the Pretrons" in Martian Magazine, and a Critters Award
"Eyes and Hands" in Galaxy's Edge Magazine
"The Last Dance" in Parliament of Wizards, LTUE anthology
"My Ten Cents" in Sci Fi Lampoon
Professional Publication:
"Invasion" in Daily Science Fiction
My poem "Learning Toy" has just been accepted by Asimov's
Oh, very nice! You should post your acceptance on The Submission Grinder, responses for the poetry markets of both Asimov's and Analog are really slow and intermittent--it's nice to get any glimpse of life from those.
DQ:0 / R:0 / RWC:3 / HM:15 / SHM:7 / SF:1 / F:1
My poem "Learning Toy" has just been accepted by Asimov'sYou should post your acceptance on The Submission Grinder
Thanks for the reminder!
@DonMarkmaker
I can add one of my own for today -- my story "The Winds of the Mind" (previously a HM here) is up to read for free today at Abyss & Apex:
https://www.abyssapexzine.com/2023/09/the-winds-of-the-mind/
What a poignant story, exceptional work!
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.“ -C. S. Lewis
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V40: RWC, HM
V41: HM, HM
V42: HM
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"4 Laws of Storytelling" (YouTube reflections on the craft)
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), HM, Submitted
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: -, -, -, HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -, R, -, -
I officially join the ranks of self-published authors with the launch of my debut novella, One-Bullet Dilemma, an expanded version of a former WotF HM (and copyedited by a WotF winner, and cover art by an IotF winner). As a way to say "Thanks!" to this supportive community, I'm offering the eBook for free this coming Friday and Saturday, 11/24/23 and 11/25/23. I’m not advertising that event, but feel free to tell friends.
Plus, honest reviews help an author more than any marketing campaign. It doesn't matter if you found it a mediocre 3-star or a fantastic 5. The number of reviews matters more than the rating. Thanks, and happy Thanksgiving.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5M4J7R/
Three prisoners. One bullet each. Last one alive goes free. What would you do?
In the near future, against the backdrop of a recent alien invasion, Mark, Willa, and Rasheed wake up in adjoining prison cells. Each has a gun with a single bullet.
These invaders are masters at psychological manipulation. Human divisions are the aliens' greatest weapon. Can Mark, Willa, and Rasheed overcome those differences, or will millions die with a single trigger pull?
HMx9
SHMx1 (Q2'22)
2xCritiquer for Published Winners (Oh yeah, it's now a thing)
@angelslayah the hot streak continues!
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
@joe-benet congrats on all the hard work to get a piece published. It must feel good to see it in print.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), HM, Submitted
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: -, -, -, HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -, R, -, -
My first published flash is out today on 365 tomorrows!
https://365tomorrows.com/2023/12/14/eli/
"Truth is stranger than fiction because fiction has to be possible and the truth doesn't." - Mark Twain
13x HM
I sometimes like to write reading analyses and blog: Website
Moody playlists for writing: Spotify playlists
And if anyone wanted company: Read and write with me
Congratulations Sireno. Very creative and entertaining story.
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality-D.R.Sweeney
HM x5
Published Poetry
2012 Stars in Our Hearts
Silver Ships
Congratulations Sireno. Very creative and entertaining story.
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thank you so much! I’m glad it was entertaining
"Truth is stranger than fiction because fiction has to be possible and the truth doesn't." - Mark Twain
13x HM
I sometimes like to write reading analyses and blog: Website
Moody playlists for writing: Spotify playlists
And if anyone wanted company: Read and write with me
"We don't like Jerry."
Ha!
Then, what follows... Hahaha!
Love the last paragraph as well. Good stuff.
Career: 1x Win -- 2x NW-F -- 2x S-F -- 9x S-HM -- 11x HM -- 7x R
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Thank you, Dustin! It's not like Jerry did anything wrong...but they had it coming haha!
"Truth is stranger than fiction because fiction has to be possible and the truth doesn't." - Mark Twain
13x HM
I sometimes like to write reading analyses and blog: Website
Moody playlists for writing: Spotify playlists
And if anyone wanted company: Read and write with me
Congrats @writersaraho
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), HM, Submitted
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: -, -, -, HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -, R, -, -
its not fiction, I'm just posting it as its the first *physical magazine* I've seen my work in (and as a bonus I got a nice physical post-it note from the editor)
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2026 Q1: TBD Q2: TBD Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2025 Q1: HM Q2: SHM Q3: HM Q4: P
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 138 submitted 9 acceptances
2024: 53 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
@gideonpsmith I am a member of BSFA so I'll be sure to have a read. Congratulations!
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
@writersaraho congratulations! (And poor Jerry ). A great flash story
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
@writersaraho what a fun piece. Poor Jerry.
V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: (P)F, SHM, F, F
V39: SHM, SHM, HM, SHM
Published Finalist Volume 38
Pro’d out Q4V39
www.rebeccaetreasure.com
Managing Editor, Apex Magazine
@gideonpsmith That's awesome! Congratulations
"Truth is stranger than fiction because fiction has to be possible and the truth doesn't." - Mark Twain
13x HM
I sometimes like to write reading analyses and blog: Website
Moody playlists for writing: Spotify playlists
And if anyone wanted company: Read and write with me
and thanks everyone for giving Eli a read. I'm very happy it was enjoyable ❤️
"Truth is stranger than fiction because fiction has to be possible and the truth doesn't." - Mark Twain
13x HM
I sometimes like to write reading analyses and blog: Website
Moody playlists for writing: Spotify playlists
And if anyone wanted company: Read and write with me
@gideonpsmith Congrats. Nice to see your name in print.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), HM, Submitted
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: -, -, -, HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -, R, -, -