I, for the first time, met with an Editor. It was WoTF winner Andy Dibble.
I hired him through the KickStarter for Strange Wars and Strange Religion. It was a great deal, because the fund amount requested is in Canadian funds! lol
We agreed on a lot and disagreed just a little. It was a great experience!
He wanted me to make my strange religion and characters even more strange, which I love. It excites my imagination.
Once I finish fixing my story, it will be submitted to their anthology.
I highly recommend meeting with editors. It really helps you understand how a story fits together and what a publisher looks for.
Strange Wars and Strange Religion by David F. Shultz — Kickstarter
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, 2nd qtr. pending, 3rd qtr. WIP
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
Having worked with Apex Magazine for the past year as a slush reader, I agree. Seeing how the editor, Jason Sizemore, talks about and chooses stories has been really helpful.
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
Thanks for the shoutout, @crlisle. Our session was a great experience for me too!
First Place, Q1 Vol 36
Recently out:
"Letter To A Christian Nation Not Sworn To The Elder Dark: https://www.sciphijournal.org/index.php/2025/03/27/letter-to-a-christian-nation-not-sworn-to-the-elder-dark/
"Deymons" in Mysterion: https://www.mysteriononline.com/2024/02/deymons.html
