No doubt many of you have guessed this by now; but now that it has been announced at the workshop, I can officially share that I am a member of the slush team for the Writers of the Future.
Because of the anonymity of the Contest, it would be wise to avoid sharing your entries with me.
On the flip side, we're a slush team. If I think I recognize the author of a story, I simply skip it and let somebody else read it. If somehow we all recognize it, we'll pass it to Jody without comment and let her decide. If she recognizes it as well, you must be really making an impression!
I am honored beyond words at this opportunity. I really enjoy the opportunity to read your work and maybe pass it up to Jody. I will be thrilled to see you up on that stage someday.
Keep writing!
http://nineandsixtyways.com/
Tools, Not Rules.
Martin L. Shoemaker
3rd Place Q1 V31
"Today I Am Paul", WSFA Small Press Award 2015, Nebula nomination 2015
Today I Am Carey from Baen
The Last Dance (#1 science fiction eBook on Amazon, October 2019) and The Last Campaign from 47North
Congratulations @martin-l-shoemaker. 
I can't think of a better choice for a new Slush reader. We are indeed in good hands.
WOTF results:
Vol 41: Q1 HM, Q2 HM, Q4 HM
running totals to date:
WOTF: 6 Rs, 3 RWCs. 8 HMs
IOTF: 4 Rs, 3 HMs
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That is wonderful news Martin. Are there two of you now, or are there others to be announced?
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality-D.R.Sweeney
HM x5
Published Poetry
2012 Stars in Our Hearts
Silver Ships
congrats @martin-l-shoemaker !!
This is not a surprise given your long standing contributions here and your knowledge of the contest
I think a few of us were suspecting your name would be announced 
congrats again 
"...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:
2025 Q1: P Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
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:
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
I think a few of us were suspecting your name would be announced
And the award for 2024 Understatement of the Year goes to... GIDEON!
VOL 40 2nd Quarter: Third Place ("Ashes to Ashes, Blood to Carbonfiber")
Past submissions: R - HM - HM - HM - HM - HM - SHM - SHM
www.jd-writes.com
Kindle Vella - Ashes to Ashes, Earth to Kaybee
And the award for 2024 Understatement of the Year goes to... GIDEON!
Finally, I win something
"...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:
2025 Q1: P Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
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:
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
That is wonderful news Martin. Are there two of you now, or are there others to be announced?
Leah Ning and Eric Stone have also been announced.
http://nineandsixtyways.com/
Tools, Not Rules.
Martin L. Shoemaker
3rd Place Q1 V31
"Today I Am Paul", WSFA Small Press Award 2015, Nebula nomination 2015
Today I Am Carey from Baen
The Last Dance (#1 science fiction eBook on Amazon, October 2019) and The Last Campaign from 47North
Congratulations Martin!!!! That's awesome!
“Stories are the collective wisdom of everyone who has ever lived. Your job as a storyteller is not simply to entertain. Nor is it to be noticed for the way your turn a phrase. You have a very important job—one of the most important. Your job is to let people know that everyone shares their feelings—and that these feelings bind us. Your job is a healing art, and like all healers, you have a responsibility. Let people know they are not alone. You must make people understand that we are all the same.”
Brian McDonald
2022: Second Place Winner V39 Q1
2021: HM, HM, SHM
2020: R
2019: SHM, R
2018: HM
2017: HM
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Congratulations @martin-l-shoemaker.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: WIP
2024 V41: RWC (Resubmitted "HM"), 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. That's wonderful
Small steps add up to miles.
5 R, 4 RWC, 6 HM, 1 SHM
"Amore For Life" in After the Gold Rush Third Flatiron Anthology
"Freedom’s Song” in Troubadour and Space Princesses LTUE Anthology
"Experimenting with the Dance of Death" in Love is Complicated LUW Romance Anthology.
I hear Jerry Pournelle loved your story. 
Now, you'll love someone's story, and they will tell that tale.
Thanks for paying it forward!
Career: 1x Win -- 2x NW-F -- 2x S-F -- 9x S-HM -- 11x HM -- 7x R
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Fantastic news! You've been an enormous help to me, helping me learn how to write a short story! You rock Martin! I look forward to gifting you a necktie when I finally win WoTF.
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: 1st -- pending
Amateur published stories:
"The Army Ration That Saved the Earth" -- Accepted for publication, waiting for contract
"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
I’m late congratulating you in the forum because I did in person! I’m so happy for you and very unsurprised considering what a wealth of information, skill, and mentoring you have been in the forums and on Facebook. Huzzah! 🎉
Volume 41 Q1 Illustrator Winner!
4x Finalist Illustrators
5x Semi finalist Illustrators
1x HM Illustrators
7x HM Writers
3x SHM Writers
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That's awesome, Martin. Congratulations!No doubt many of you have guessed this by now; but now that it has been announced at the workshop, I can officially share that I am a member of the slush team for the Writers of the Future.
Because of the anonymity of the Contest, it would be wise to avoid sharing your entries with me.
On the flip side, we're a slush team. If I think I recognize the author of a story, I simply skip it and let somebody else read it. If somehow we all recognize it, we'll pass it to Jody without comment and let her decide. If she recognizes it as well, you must be really making an impression!
I am honored beyond words at this opportunity. I really enjoy the opportunity to read your work and maybe pass it up to Jody. I will be thrilled to see you up on that stage someday.
Keep writing!
Preston Dennett
HM x 12
F x 1
Winner, 2nd place, Q1, Volume 35
42 stories published! (and counting!)
That's great @martin-l-shoemaker ! I much appreciated your article on the unwritten rules of the contest, thank you for taking the time to note that down!
I'm sure your skill, knowledge and care is an awesome addition to the slush team! Congratulations!! 😃
Vol 42: I/P
Vol 41: Q1 HM, Q2 - SHM, Q3 - RWC, Q4 - HM
Vol 40: Q4 DQ
