Pimpin' a web-zine and issuing a challenge

[Haggis]

So the other day I was trolling through Duotrope and came upon this publication for the first time--Necrotic Tissue (http://www.necrotictissue.com/). They didn't offer to pay much ($25.00) but they also offered a neat t-shirt. Who wouldn't want a t-shirt that said "Necrotic Tissue?" I submitted. They rejected. But I'm not bitter. :e2teeth: Not any more, anyhow. :D 'Cause here's the thing about them:

While we welcome professional writers, our goal is to assist new writers by providing personal responses with any rejections and some recommendations for improving their story. Submissions that are very close but need some work may be selected for a rewrite with assistance from one of our editors.Pretty neat, huh? I also noticed something else:

Our long-term goal is to get enough subscribers to draw web site advertising for the publication so that we can increase our payments to professional rates (which are currently 5 cents per word) and to be considered a professional publication by the HWA.Also pretty neat. We need more pubs like that. So I'd encourage you to take a look. Subscribing is free and the stories I've read so far are pretty good. I'd encourage everyone to support them. It's good for us too.

This brings me to the challenge part of this post.

Along with regular short stories and flash, Necrotic Tissue also accepts 100 word stories. This from their website:

The second length is The 100 word story. 100 words precisely, not 99 or less and not 101. For purpose of word count, the 100 word story includes the title and the body of the story. The writer's name and even the word "by" which usually appears after the writer's name is not included. Don't trust any word processing word count tool, you should manually count.The pay is the same--$25.00 and a t-shirt.

What I'm suggesting is this. Let's write a bunch of 100 word stories, then put them up in the Horror section of SYW. We'll crit each other 'til we drop, and then we'll have something to submit to them (or anyone else we want to) when they reopen for submissions on July 1st.

No prizes this time. Just a chance to stretch your talents a little bit more, and maybe wind up with that neat t-shirt.

Who's game?

[Jaycinth]

You see, Haggis, this is why I BEGGED mother not to drown you, even though you were runtly at the time.

My daughter would love that tee shirt, and $25.00 would get me good and happy (not to mention free nachos) at 'Joes'.

But, may a person write more than 100 words? I'm a bid cranially impaired and have a hard time with anything under 1,000.

Do. Not. Say. It.

[Haggis]

You see, Haggis, this is why I BEGGED mother not to drown you, even though you were runtly at the time.

My daughter would love that tee shirt, and $25.00 would get me good and happy (not to mention free nachos) at 'Joes'.

But, may a person write more than 100 words? I'm a bid cranially impaired and have a hard time with anything under 1,000.

Do. Not. Say. It.

More than 1000? Absolutely. :)

But for this challenge? Not on your life. :e2teeth:

That would have been too easy.

[Kerr]

Haggis, I think I like this idea.

[Kerr]

So... did they give helpful advice?

[JeanneTGC]

I'm tentatively in. I'm working on 4 novel WIPs simultaneously, but these kinds of challenges are great for when I need a break. So...if I doodle one out, I'm in. If not, I'll crit what others put up. (I mean, I'd do that anyway, but, you know what I mean...or maybe you don't...but that's so like you, isn't it?)

[DL Hegel]

Will check them out--you always watch out for the other horror hounds
:snoopy:for haggis
So the other day I was trolling through Duotrope and came upon this publication for the first time--Necrotic Tissue (http://www.necrotictissue.com/). They didn't offer to pay much ($25.00) but they also offered a neat t-shirt. Who wouldn't want a t-shirt that said "Necrotic Tissue?" I submitted. They rejected. But I'm not bitter. :e2teeth: Not any more, anyhow. :D 'Cause here's the thing about them:

Pretty neat, huh? I also noticed something else:

Also pretty neat. We need more pubs like that. So I'd encourage you to take a look. Subscribing is free and the stories I've read so far are pretty good. I'd encourage everyone to support them. It's good for us too.

This brings me to the challenge part of this post.

Along with regular short stories and flash, Necrotic Tissue also accepts 100 word stories. This from their website:

The pay is the same--$25.00 and a t-shirt.

What I'm suggesting is this. Let's write a bunch of 100 word stories, then put them up in the Horror section of SYW. We'll crit each other 'til we drop, and then we'll have something to submit to them (or anyone else we want to) when they reopen for submissions on July 1st.

No prizes this time. Just a chance to stretch your talents a little bit more, and maybe wind up with that neat t-shirt.

Who's game?

[Haggis]

Will check them out--you always watch out for the other horror hounds
:snoopy:for haggis

Thanks, DL, but I'm only doing my job. It's why I get the big bucks. :rolleyes:

[Pike]

This is the kind of distraction I needed! The game is a foot! (he says while waving a decaying left foot)

Pike

[Haggis]

This is the kind of distraction I needed! The game is a foot! (he says while waving a decaying left foot)

Pike

*steals decaying foot story idea*

:D

[Pike]

You fiend! Never mind, I've just finished my first entry idea. Anybody else ready to post? Here's a link (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101593) to mine. I welcome all abuse and floggings. I know, Jeanne is probably oiling her whip right now.

Pike

[callalily61]

Pike, I worry about your affinity for whips. Almost as much as I worry about my affinity for blood.

As you can see in my entry here (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101607):


ETA: Pike, you rock. Now I has linky!

[Pike]

I figured out how to do that by highlighting a word and then hitting the "add link" button. Then a window pops up and you can add the link which will imbed your link to the highlighted word.

I almost sound like I know what I'm talking about. Almost.

Pike

[callalily61]

Okay, I'm only on a rol because I'm cannibalizing stuff from my books. With changes, of course.

Here's #2 and the last. Did I mention blood (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2322460#post2322460)?

[JeanneTGC]

You fiend! Never mind, I've just finished my first entry idea. Anybody else ready to post? Here's a link (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101593) to mine. I welcome all abuse and floggings. I know, Jeanne is probably oiling her whip right now.

Pike
I don't whip in crits.

I tell the truth.

That's much, MUCH worse.

For some, at any rate.

:D

[callalily61]

*volunteers to whip Pike if he's feeling the need*

(I'm getting sicker the more I write... This is probably a good thing if kept to fiction...)


And Jeanne, your crits are worth the pain. :D

[Tymolee]

I just stumbled across this thread and wanted to second the pimpin' of Necrotic Tissue.

I subbed one story to them back in Oct/Nov of last year... I was rejected, but got some really good comments from them.

So I had another idea floating around, polished it up, and subbed it in January. "The Silent Treatment" will be in their July issue (okay, so I had to pimp myself a little, too :)).

The editors are great - the response time is reasonable and once they pick up your story, they respond quickly to emails. They pay super promptly and the t-shirt is indeed awesome (I got that within like a week of my acceptance). They're great people to work with.

I'd like to try the challenge, but I've only ever written one 100-word story and I'm pretty sure it broke my brain.

[Haggis]

I just stumbled across this thread and wanted to second the pimpin' of Necrotic Tissue.

I subbed one story to them back in Oct/Nov of last year... I was rejected, but got some really good comments from them.

So I had another idea floating around, polished it up, and subbed it in January. "The Silent Treatment" will be in their July issue (okay, so I had to pimp myself a little, too :)).

The editors are great - the response time is reasonable and once they pick up your story, they respond quickly to emails. They pay super promptly and the t-shirt is indeed awesome (I got that within like a week of my acceptance). They're great people to work with.

I'd like to try the challenge, but I've only ever written one 100-word story and I'm pretty sure it broke my brain.

Congrats on the acceptance, Ty. :hooray: I'm not at all jealous that you got a shirt and I didn't. :rant:

You realize, of course, that you now MUST contribute a 100 word story for our challenge. I'll be looking forward to your contribution.

[czjaba]

I just had to try, so here's (http://http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101628) mine. Any and all comments are welcome. Since I don't use whips or blood, I'm not quite sure what to call it.

[callalily61]

Congrats, Ty!

And thanks for pimping this, Haggis. So why isn't your avatar sporting a wide-brimmed fedora, lots of bling, and a grill on those fangs?

[Haggis]

Congrats, Ty!

And thanks for pimping this, Haggis. So why isn't your avatar sporting a wide-brimmed fedora, lots of bling, and a grill on those fangs?

I still haven't found the right outfit yet. Do you think this one is too much?

http://www.halloweencostumesite.com/images/50110-main.jpg

[Tymolee]

You realize, of course, that you now MUST contribute a 100 word story for our challenge. I'll be looking forward to your contribution.

Okay, okay... but if my brain breaks again, I'm totally blaming it on you.

By the way, love the bling. The purple really brings out your eyes.

[czjaba]

Yeah, Haggis. Thanks for setting up this challenge/contest or whatever it is. This is fun. I've put up flash #2 here (http://http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2323646#post2323646). These stories are quick to write and a nice break from edits.
Congratulations on the acceptance, Ty.

[Haggis]

Yeah, Haggis. Thanks for setting up this challenge/contest or whatever it is. This is fun. I've put up flash #2 here (http://http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2323646#post2323646). These stories are quick to write and a nice break from edits.
Congratulations on the acceptance, Ty.

I'm on it, cz. Thanks.

[callalily61]

Haggis, that's like a pimp in drag. All wrong for lovin' the (dead) ladies.

I still haven't found the right outfit yet. Do you think this one is too much?

http://www.halloweencostumesite.com/images/50110-main.jpg

[Gooch]

In progress....brane hurts!

[Haggis]

In progress....brane hurts!

Here, Gooch. Borrow mine. :D

http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/images/brain-in-jar.jpg

[callalily61]

Is that a label saying "Abby Normal" on one side?

[HorrorWriter]

I am definitely in!! :D Can't post mine until I leave work and my brain is less muddled.

[Gooch]

Hey! It fit great! (As can been seen here (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2324645#post2324645))

I apologize in advance though, I think I spilled a bit of ketchup on it :( Sorry :(


Here, Gooch. Borrow mine. :D

http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/images/brain-in-jar.jpg

[Pike]

Is that a label saying "Abby Normal" on one side?

I believe it said Abby Something. (Love that movie! One of the best.)

Pike

[Haggis]

Hey! You guys are doing great. Keep 'em coming. Keep 'em coming.

And, please, LET ME KNOW IF I LEFT ANYONE'S STORY OFF THE LIST.

Thanks.

[cray]

well done, haggis.

you have people flocking to this thing!

[Bmwhtly]

Who's game?*hops up and down*

ME ME ME ME!!!!

Hey! You guys are doing great.Aww, shucks, boss.

What? I may as well misquote myself ONE positive crit :D

[Kerr]

Congrats, Tymolee! I can't wait to see your story in print. Maybe a few of us will get to join you. At the very least, the words Absolute Write should get the emails opened quick. Glad to hear they really are helpful. This takes a lot of time on their part. I'll be sure to be very thankful for any advice they give me.

[The Scip]

Just put mine up. Here's the link. (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101920)

[Tymolee]

Congrats, Tymolee! I can't wait to see your story in print. Maybe a few of us will get to join you. At the very least, the words Absolute Write should get the emails opened quick. Glad to hear they really are helpful. This takes a lot of time on their part. I'll be sure to be very thankful for any advice they give me.

Thanks, Kerr!

I think that as good as the stories are in the Horror SYW section and as prolific as we have been, I'd be really surprised to not see a bunch of us in there at some point. I can't wait 'til July!

[Jcomp]

I think that this is a really great exercise. It forces you to consider the worth of every word. I feel like I've learned from this venture already.

[CACTUSWENDY]

Cool.
(and make sure I am on that list.....please.)

Am going back over mine now and making sure they are 100 exact.

They are going to wonder where in the world all these submissions are coming from when we all send them in July. lol

Please be sure to pick to pieces each of mine. That is what we are all here for.

If we do not get purchased then maybe we can do our own book. I would really like one with all of these in it.

Laters........................

[HorrorWriter]

I think that this is a really great exercise. It forces you to consider the worth of every word. I feel like I've learned from this venture already.

I agree completely. Plus, it's fun. :D

[Haggis]

Okay, kids. Getcher 100 word story tightened up and get ready to submit. Necrotic Tissue (http://www.necrotictissue.com/) is open for subs again. :D

One word. Please be sure to honor the publisher's submission guidelines (http://www.necrotictissue.com/Submission.html): NO MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS.

Okay, that's more than one word, but you get my drift.

So pick your best story, fix it up real purdy and send it in. I'm expecting to see a slew of AWers wearing NT t-shirts in the near future.

And, folks, if you're accepted, please let us know.

Good luck to all.

[callalily61]

I hear and obey! Just sent them my 100-word flash, "O Positive."

*trembles*

[Haggis]

I hear and obey! Just sent them my 100-word flash, "O Positive."

*trembles*

I loved that one. I'll be needing another picture of you wearing the t-shirt. :D

[callalily61]

Got an auto-reply about 10 mins. after I sent, with "We hope to get back to you with a decision in under two weeks."

Now I shall do my level best to forget that timeline!

[Gooch]

Sent in my story 'Again'!

And holy crap callalily! Great avatar! I was good friend with Denver in high school!

[Pike]

Is it July already? Crapcakes on high! I'm digging out my piece and sending it in today.

Pike

[HorrorWriter]

I'm going to submit one of mine as well---sometime between today and Friday. :D Good luck to all of my horror friends! :Hug2:

[Haggis]

Excellent, folks.

[dobiwon]

I'm going to submit one of mine this weekend. I'll have to sort through the crits and see which one garnered the most non-negative responses.

[Haggis]

I'm going to submit one of mine this weekend. I'll have to sort through the crits and see which one garnered the most non-negative responses.

Heh. Pretty much rewrote mine yesterday and today. Submission is imminent.

[Pike]

Subbed mine yesterday (and should remember to add it to my Duotrope percentage).
Pike

[CACTUSWENDY]

Well, made the plunge. Sent mine in this afternoon. Got an atuo-reply five min. later.

Much success to all that send one in. (Fingers will be down to a nub by the end of the two weeks.)

But please keep in mind. BASOS rule! :e2headban

[jgold]

I sent one of mine in last night. It won't be accepted, but I have to try. :)

Good luck guys!

[Pike]

Don't be such a downer, gold. True, we've all experienced a pile of rejections (I've been racking up my fair share) but we still need to be optimistic about success. And it all starts with subbing so you're half way there. Congrats.

Pike

[callalily61]

Good luck to all of us!

[Ken]

Just sub'ed mine.
Thanks Haggis for the tip :-)

[Haggis]

Don't be such a downer, gold. True, we've all experienced a pile of rejections (I've been racking up my fair share) but we still need to be optimistic about success. And it all starts with subbing so you're half way there. Congrats.

Pike

Yup. Pike's right as usual. It all starts with subbing.

Good luck to all of us!

Indeed.

Just sub'ed mine.
Thanks Haggis for the tip :-)

De nada. Best of luck.

[Fenika]

I tidied up Quick Fix and sent it in!

I hope the t-shirt is fetid :e2teeth:

Cheers,
Christina

[Pike]

Any of us that nails this should snap a shot of yourself wearing the t-shirt and pimp it here. It'd be fun!

Pike

[Prozyan]

I sent in a slightly revised version of "Toys" (the first version). Best of luck to everyone who submits!

Toys (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102041)

[Haggis]

Do you suppose they're wondering why they're getting all these 100 word subs? :D

[Fenika]

We volunteer you to confess to them ;)

[callalily61]

Alas. Rejected.

What are y'all's opinions on subbing my other flash--the vampire one?

[Gooch]

I got rejected too! Got a nice quick blurb on why they rejected it and what they liked though!

[Chris Huff]

My piece was rejected too.

I went against the grain though and submitted a longer yarn.

Here's the possible form bits of the rejection:


We at Necrotic Tissue received your submission, "Title". After considered review by our editorial staff, we have decided not to publish your story.

{Personalized: Why rejection and positive feedback.}

We hope you will submit again during this or another submission period. Please subscribe to receive our free magazine if you haven't already done so. Be sure to check us out @ www.myspace.com/necrotictissuemag. We need as many friends as we can get.

If you would, log our response time at www.duotrope.com. While we have decided not to select your story for publication, we work hard to respond to writers in a timely manner. This allows you to submit your story again, quickly to another market. Reporting response times allows us attract writers and helps writers make good decisions about where they want to submit, thank you.

That look familiar?

[callalily61]

Yep. The same.

Subbed the vamp 100-word this morning. :)

[Haggis]

*checks email*

Nope. Not rejected yet. But they've got plenty of time to do it. :(

By all means, folks. Send out another. And while you're at it, see if you can find a new home for the one they rejected.

[Pike]

Sorries and fudge-covered, double-stuffed Oreos, gang! Haven't heard nothin' over here yet, either. Not to worry cause there's still time for a proper rejection. Nothin' like the power of positive thinkin', huh?

Pike

[dobiwon]

Just hit send with fingers crossed. I sent "Bill and Lil's Wild Animal Preserve", version 1.

[CACTUSWENDY]

Got my reject and sent out another one. I am going to make them love me if I have to drive them nuts doing it. Wink.

Good luck all.

I posted my reject over in the syw threads...under sniff.....sniff.
Was a very nice reject.

[c.e.lawson]

Just sent in my polished version of Same Time Tomorrow. Except for one contest, this is my first real submission! *bites nails*

c.e.

[The Scip]

Sent mine out the day they opened for subs. No rejection yet, got my fingers crossed.

[Haggis]

Got mine this morning. The funny thing is, the reason for rejection they cited used almost as many words as my story. :D But I have to say, it was one of the most informative rejections I ever received. Kudos, to NT--both for the speed of the rejection and for the helpful feedback.

Now...

I've got to find something to do with that little gem. Either another flash pub, or, maybe, expand the thing into a longer story.

[Ken]

yep, they sure word rejections, nicely.
Though mine was "a scene, rather than a story, and had no plot to speak of,"
there was "good action in it." And besides, "100 word shorts aren't easy to write."
(A lot better hearing this, than that it outrightly rotted.)

Back to the drawing board,
but a little wiser by the experience.
So maybe next time :-)
Good luck everyone else, still waitin' to hear.

[callalily61]

*hands chocolate donuts out to everyone*

[The Scip]

I can't figure out if it's good or bad that I haven't got a rejection yet.

[Haggis]

I can't figure out if it's good or bad that I haven't got a rejection yet.

It's not bad. It's not necessarily good. But it's good that it's not bad.

I hope that's clear. :D

[Chris Huff]

It's good because they either haven't gotten to it yet or they're hanging on to it because it's good. You could still be at the back of the pile, or you've passed round one.

[The Scip]

It's not bad. It's not necessarily good. But it's good that it's not bad.

I hope that's clear. :D

ok, good. :)

[Pike]

Hanging with you, Scip. Still no word but that's how most of my rejections go. *he says with a whiskey smile plastered across his face*

Pike

[HorrorWriter]

I subbed my 100 word short yesterday. **Sitting in corner with fingers crossed**

[Pike]

Get out of the corner and grab a cold one while we wait. Just be careful cause holding a beer with crossed fingers spells Eureka Wetvac! Good luck, GW.

Pike

[Haggis]

Keep the faith, peeps. I wanna see one t-shirt. That's not asking too much, is it?

[Fenika]

Wow, four day turn around, I'm impressed!

I should have read the submission guidelines a bit more attentively, but I'm reveling in the positive feedback that I got. Now I just gotta think of another short!

Awesome!
Cheers,
Christina

[Pike]

Crap, crap, crap! Sorry, Bahamut. Kick out another and really zing 'em!

pike

[Haggis]

These guys are fast. My first reject (for a 1500 or so word story) was 3 days. This one was 5. Please do update them in Duotrope (if you use Duotrope). They deserve that recognition, I think, for their quick responses.

[Pike]

No doubt. Duotrope has been my haunting reminder that I'm not putting out the work like I should.

Pike

[callalily61]

And--another reject. Although they liked the line about what he tasted in her blood.

It was fun. And I'm glad about what they liked, as I cribbed much of the short from my vampire novel. :)

Much good luck, everyone! ONE OF US HAS TO MAKE IT IN!

[Haggis]

And--another reject. Although they liked the line about what he tasted in her blood.

It was fun. And I'm glad about what they liked, as I cribbed much of the short from my vampire novel. :)

Much good luck, everyone! ONE OF US HAS TO MAKE IT IN!

Bummers, Lily. :( And I loved that line too.

I don't have another one to send, but we've got a bunch out there from the rest of the peeps. I'm with you. ONE OF US HAS TO MAKE IT IN!

[HorrorWriter]

Wow, these guys are fast. I sent mine on Sunday and received a rejection last night. One day response! Good luck to everyone who has not heard from them yet. And to the others who were rejected: keep writing and submitting! :D

[Pike]

Blast! Time for a steaming cup of Irish coffee (unless your part-fratboy and beer sounds god at 7am). Sorry ladies.

Pike

[callalily61]

Hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps.

Or, since it's hot, hard lemonade.

My treat.

[dobiwon]

As of now, I haven't been rejected yet. Of course, I only submitted Sunday night, but it doesn't hurt to be hopeful.

[Haggis]

As of now, I haven't been rejected yet. Of course, I only submitted Sunday night, but it doesn't hurt to be hopeful.

Never hurts to be hopeful. Which one did you sub?

[dobiwon]

I sent in Bill and Lil's Wild Animal Preserve (version 1). It was a spur of the moment decision. On second thought, I don't think it's the best I had, but ... if it's accepted, it was a good choice; if not, I've got others (including some longer ones, more than 500 words).

[c.e.lawson]

I'm with dobiwon - I sent in mine late Sunday night and haven't heard anything yet. Perhaps the Sunday night entries have been lost in a black void? What if they make us dive into that horrible black void to retrieve them? Oh no! Is it worth it for a tee shirt?

[jgold]

Mine's in an even deeper, darker void. I've been waiting since the first.

I hate waiting.

[Kerr]

G-mail's still empty. Yea! This is fun having so many to hold hands with, huh?

And to all who got one back, mail another. Or write another. We have till the 31st.

I'll bet that guy's loving this as much as we are.

[callalily61]

Alas, the only other short I have is the squick-fest, and I subbed that to Chiaroscuro. Both places state "no simultaneous subs." So my hopes are on the latter and I'm waiting to see one of us in that t-shirt! :)

[Pike]

I'm still hanging in the "void". Subbed mine on the first but after having my last sub to another mag several months ago get lost in the internet I'm not holding my breath. Sorry for being piss-o-mistic. I should pop a cooler and think better thoughts. Ones filled with more coolers. Good luck, Horrorhounds!

Pike

[c.e.lawson]

Pike, I'll definitely join you in popping a cooler. Or something with chocolate. Do they make chocolate coolers? There's a double chocolate stout beer that I love. I think I'll have that.

Kerr - Yes, it's definitely better to have hands to hold. Keeps me from biting my nails. Did you send your fallout one? That one was amazing.

Haggis - quick, write another so you can join us in the void!

[Haggis]

Alas, the only other short I have is the squick-fest, and I subbed that to Chiaroscuro. Both places state "no simultaneous subs." So my hopes are on the latter and I'm waiting to see one of us in that t-shirt! :)

Um, I want a t-shirt bad. But I'd much rather have a pro sale. Your head's in the right place, Lily. But then again, you already knew that. :)

I'm still hanging in the "void". Subbed mine on the first but after having my last sub to another mag several months ago get lost in the internet I'm not holding my breath. Sorry for being piss-o-mistic. I should pop a cooler and think better thoughts. Ones filled with more coolers. Good luck, Horrorhounds!

Pike

Pike, did you get a confirmation? They're really good about that. If you didn't, I suggest you query right soon. I think I got mine the same day I subbed.

[Pike]

Yeah, I got the confirmation I was just fussin' a little. I take a lot of gripes at work and home with the express idea that I'm supposed to make the moon weep gold and sun shine's ice cream. Sometimes it just feels good to be on the other end. ;)

Pike

[Haggis]

Yeah, I got the confirmation I was just fussin' a little. I take a lot of gripes at work and home with the express idea that I'm supposed to make the moon weep gold and sun shine's ice cream. Sometimes it just feels good to be on the other end. ;)

Pike

:D

Understood.

[Outlaw]

I'll take a shot and send them one of my older peices which have been shot down several times. I have a few 5000 word and below shorts they might like.

Kerry

[Pike]

Hey Stranger! Hit 'em high and hit 'em low. I think we flooded their e-mail bins but definitely showed them a broad range of talented work. Grab a drink and tells us more.

Pike

[Prozyan]

I take a lot of gripes at work and home with the express idea that I'm supposed to make the moon weep gold and sun shine's ice cream.

Wow, I think we have the same job! :D

[David McAfee]

I sent them Bobby and the Mayor (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102657) on 7/2/08. No reply as yet. I dunno if that's a good sign or not, but I'll keep hoping for the best until they give me a reason not to. :D

[louisgodwin]

The challenge ended July 1st? Ack! I always get here too late for these things.

[callalily61]

No--it started 7/1 and goes till 7/31.

Hie thee to the site and enter! Good luck!

[Jcomp]

I sent them Bobby and the Mayor (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102657) on 7/2/08. No reply as yet. I dunno if that's a good sign or not, but I'll keep hoping for the best until they give me a reason not to. :D

I'd wager it's a decent sign. I submitted mine on 2nd also and got a rejection on the 6th. They're probably giving some thought to it.

[Pike]

That's what I'm hoping. Still no word as of yet.

Pike

[Kerr]

Do they make chocolate coolers? There's a double chocolate stout beer that I love. I think I'll have that.

Kerr - Yes, it's definitely better to have hands to hold. Keeps me from biting my nails. Did you send your fallout one? That one was amazing.


I sent out the After Birth, c.e. That was my favorite. How 'bout one of those chocolate stouts? It sounds absolutely disgusting, but if it's chocolate how bad can it be?

[Haggis]

I sent out the After Birth, c.e. That was my favorite. How 'bout one of those chocolate stouts? It sounds absolutely disgusting, but if it's chocolate how bad can it be?

Chocolate stout is teh bomb. If you don't like it, pass it over here. :D

[CACTUSWENDY]

Was scrolling by and smelled chocolate.

Fess up. Who has it?:Shrug:

Got enough to share? Can trade popcorn for some.........:popcorn:

[Pike]

http://www.scifi.com/sfw/issue435/labnotes2.jpg

Not me! Honest!!

Pike

[callalily61]

Don't get greedy, people. I am now going to make you like zucchini.

Stop moaning. Come back here. I locked the door anyway, hah.

Using zucchinis from my own garden, in front of each of you is a big slice of Chocolate Zucchini Cake. With chocolate glaze, of course. All homemade by my evil motherly hands.

I promise you, it's teh yummy. Every time I serve it, someone who's never had it before is astonished that they just ate zucchini--and liked it.

Now eat up and keep sending positive vibes for one of us to make it in the magazine!

[Haggis]

But...but...it's a summer squash. I hate summer squash.

[callalily61]

Be a man, Haggis. It's not like spaghetti squash, which someone once tried to convince me tasted "just like spaghetti" if you drown it in marinara sauce.

Pfft.

This is moist, rich CHOCOLATE cake. Have I ever lied to you? This is the woman who brings Ted's and Anderson's to her online parties talking to you.

[Haggis]

Well, I have had zucchini bread that didn't suck.

Okay. I'll try it. But don't try to slip in any of that spaghetti squash. Ugh.

[callalily61]

Spaghetti squash is an abomination. It's like a real Italian cook (e.g., moi) using Ragu. :e2thud:

[Haggis]

Spaghetti squash is an abomination. It's like a real Italian cook (e.g., moi) using Ragu. :e2thud:

Worse. It's more like Chef Boyardee.

[callalily61]

*looks for that vomiting smiley*

[Haggis]

*looks for that vomiting smiley*

:D I tried to find one for that last post.

[Pike]

Lookin' for the zuch! Yeah, even werewolves like veggies. Now I'm gonna make Haggis barf when I profess my undying love for asparghas, brussel sprouts, and sourkraut. Bwahahahahahaha!

Pike

[callalily61]

Asparagus, yum.

[Haggis]

Lookin' for the zuch! Yeah, even werewolves like veggies. Now I'm gonna make Haggis barf when I profess my undying love for asparghas, brussel sprouts, and sourkraut. Bwahahahahahaha!

Pike

*rips up Pike's carnivore card*

[Pike]

No, no - you gotta understand. They meant nothing to me. How could I resist them slathered in butter and salt while lying next to that raw veal cutlet?

Pike

[HoraceJames]

Hi people.

Just joined AW, and have been kickin' myself for not joining up sooner.

I submitted a story for their first issue which they accepted, "The Lizard Pit." I exchanged emails with the editor, R. Scott McCoy, and he's a very, very nice guy, and means what he says. A pleasure to deal with.

And the t-shirt's mucho cool, too. Draws some interesting comments -- like, "are you selling or buying?"

HJ

http://horacejames.wordpress.com/

[Haggis]

Hi people.

Just joined AW, and have been kickin' myself for not joining up sooner.

I submitted a story for their first issue which they accepted, "The Lizard Pit." I exchanged emails with the editor, R. Scott McCoy, and he's a very, very nice guy, and means what he says. A pleasure to deal with.

And the t-shirt's mucho cool, too. Draws some interesting comments -- like, "are you selling or buying?"

HJ

http://horacejames.wordpress.com/

Welcome, Horace. It's never too late to join. :welcome:

Congrats on your NT acceptance. We're all working on joining you. :)

[CACTUSWENDY]

Hi HJ.

Gald someone has been there and done that.

Congratz.

Will be interesting to see what happens.
Join in with us and become a BASOS cause we rule! :e2headban

BASOS = Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Sickos
Pick up your pin by a paste can copy. Haggis has decoder rings that he is hording. We also have a special handshake and dues is payable to me...at my paypal account.
Some really super nice folks in the horror area of the AW. (Only a few bite. And I'm not talking about the dog.)

[David McAfee]

Hi HJ.
(Only a few bite. And I'm not talking about the dog.)

Are you...ah...one of the biters, Wendy? Are ya? Huh? Huh?

[callalily61]

I'm the one with the fangs, David. :e2teeth: Wendy's too sweet to bite anything except popcorn. :D

And speaking of fangs, Mr. McAfee... hmmm...

And welcome, Horace! Congrats on the acceptance!

[David McAfee]

I'm the one with the fangs, David. :e2teeth: Wendy's too sweet to bite anything except popcorn. :D

And speaking of fangs, Mr. McAfee... hmmm...

And welcome, Horace! Congrats on the acceptance!

Fangs? I thought you were the one with the Dogwood blossoms and apple corers. :)

[Haggis]

Fangs? I thought you were the one with the Dogwood blossoms and apple corers. :)

:roll:

[ILove2Write]

Has anyone seen one of their anthologies before?

[Outlaw]

Okay...I pulled the trigger and sent them one of my shorts - Blink.

Here's hoping it has some power, I mean, Dark Recess Press kept it for the second reading but turned it down, so it should be decent enough for these folks.

[callalily61]

Fangs? I thought you were the one with the Dogwood blossoms and apple corers. :)

Gah! I'll never live that down! When I subbed it, I signed the email: [my real name] writing as [my pen name].

I have fangs because my WIP is about a vampire falling for a Disney princess lover. They have... obstacles. :D

[CACTUSWENDY]

Lil...if you knew the picture I had in my head of you before you posted the one you have now...lmao

Your dogwood ...lol........let me just say that ah....I pictured you with dark hair. (Yeah, dark hair. That's it.) :gone:

[David McAfee]

Lil...if you knew the picture I had in my head of you before you posted the one you have now...lmao

Your dogwood ...lol........let me just say that ah....I pictured you with dark hair. (Yeah, dark hair. That's it.) :gone:

Morticia, perhaps? :D

[Kerr]

Gah! I'll never live that down! When I subbed it, I signed the email: [my real name] writing as [my pen name].

I have fangs because my WIP is about a vampire falling for a Disney princess lover. They have... obstacles. :D

I can't help wondering how Steven King feels??? *checks to make sure she's packing silver bullets*

[Pike]

Drop the silver, lady! That crap gives me a rash.

Pike

[Kerr]

:guns::wag:

[Kerr]

Okay guys and gals, I'm out of the running with After Birth, but there's still time for another entry. Hehe! The Auto Reply just came about twenty minutes ago. It was another nice letter from the girl (Haggis') editor, thanking all of us again. And that they have been having a great time. On my story, she said she learned to spell Yyyyyeeeewwwww!!! LOL

As stated, I'd been in the running until now, so anyone who's still waiting to hear, my fingers remain crossed for you. And Haggis Thank You. It was wonderful to hear back from a publisher. These people at Necrotic Tissue were really great.

[dobiwon]

Kerr,
I'm sorry After Birth didn't make it, but you must have another one ready to go, don't you?
Still got my fingers crossed. No rejection yet, but I only submitted on Sunday night.

[Pike]

I'm there with ya, Kerr. Just got my walking papers. Bummed but excited. This was a cool op and I'm hoping that someone here nails it.

Pike

[Haggis]

Okay guys and gals, I'm out of the running with After Birth, but there's still time for another entry. Hehe! The Auto Reply just came about twenty minutes ago. It was another nice letter from the girl (Haggis') editor, thanking all of us again. And that they have been having a great time. On my story, she said she learned to spell Yyyyyeeeewwwww!!! LOL

As stated, I'd been in the running until now, so anyone who's still waiting to hear, my fingers remain crossed for you. And Haggis Thank You. It was wonderful to hear back from a publisher. These people at Necrotic Tissue were really great.

Somehow, I have trouble accepting thanks from someone who sports an "I killed Haggis" tombstone in her sig line. :D

Listen, if all this does is get you back in the battle again, I'll consider the project successful. And I'm glad you're putting another one out there. You go, girl!

[Kerr]

Somehow, I have trouble accepting thanks from someone who sports an "I killed Haggis" tombstone in her sig line. :D
I love my sig. And what's the beef, you rose again, didn't you?

Listen, if all this does is get you back in the battle again, I'll consider the project successful. And I'm glad you're putting another one out there. You go, girl!
Me too.

[Prozyan]

I was rejected on Toys (said it good, but needs to be longer, which it does :D), still have Hatching in the running. Once Hatching goes down in flames (pretty sure it will as it is more of a scene than an entire story) I'll send Big John, then that will be it for me this sub period.

[c.e.lawson]

Ah, crap. Now I'm going to need a triple chocolate stout. Just checked my email. Here's what they told me:

We at Necrotic Tissue received your submission, "Same Time Tomorrow". After considered review by our editorial staff, we have decided not to publish your story.

We truly enjoyed your story but we had to take the best ten out of the 44 we have received so far. Be assured, you made the first round of our 100-Word contest.

We hope you will submit again for the contest, there are still 20 some days left. Winners and finalists will be notified and announced on our MySpace page on August 1st.


I'm tempted to try again, but I'd have to start from scratch since I don't have another ready. They are nice there, though. And very quick to respond. But I'd have felt better if they'd told me 10 out of 444 instead of 44.



Good luck to anyone still waiting!

[callalily61]

Mixing chocolate martinis for everyone.

[David McAfee]

Sorry about the rejections, Kerr, Pike and C.E. I hope you have better luck with another sub. I've got 3 other short bites ready to go should they pass on Bobby and the Mayor. I haven't gotten a reply yet, so maybe they are still thinkin' about it. Here's hopin'.

[dobiwon]

According to c.e.lawson, they've received 44 submissions as of last night. I counted at least 25 that AWers have said directly that they submitted, and there's at least an indication that there've been 2 or 3 more as resubmissions. We sure are keeping them busy. And there's still 20 days left.

[David McAfee]

According to c.e.lawson, they've received 44 submissions as of last night. I counted at least 25 that AWers have said directly that they submitted, and there's at least an indication that there've been 2 or 3 more as resubmissions. We sure are keeping them busy. And there's still 20 days left.

Y'know...for some reason I thought they'd have gotten more than 44. Heck, in AW alone there were well over 100 of the little 100-word buggers rattling around.

[dobiwon]

I'm tempted to try again, but I'd have to start from scratch since I don't have another ready.

Plenty of time, c.e. Whip one off, post it here for comments, polish it, and send it off. Good luck.

[Kerr]

Ah, crap.
I'm tempted to try again But I'd have felt better if they'd told me 10 out of 444 instead of 44.


Come on, C.E., there's time. I sent out Fallout on your advice. Don't give up like I did. It don't work. And the fact that these folks are so cuddly makes this sooo easy.

Sorry about the rejections, Kerr, Pike and C.E. I hope you have better luck with another sub. I've got 3 other short bites ready to go should they pass on Bobby and the Mayor. I haven't gotten a reply yet, so maybe they are still thinkin' about it. Here's hopin'.

:Thumbs:

[Tymolee]

Holy cow, I disappeared because of grad school for a little while and this board explodes! I'm glad to hear that everyone's submitting - there's so many awesome stories that were written in the challenge - good luck, everyone.

Congrats on everyone's submissions - hopefully I just sent out "Dawn" to them, so we'll see how it goes.

[Pike]

What the?! Another one? Sorry, CE. This has been as nerve racking as that time I was testing condums for James Bond. *cut to Family Guy interlude. Use imagination liberally*

Who's left. Dobi I recall. David? Who's on the short list? :Jump: :Jump: :Jump: :Jump: I gotta know!

Pike

[David McAfee]

Who's left. Dobi I recall. David? Who's on the short list? :Jump: :Jump: :Jump: :Jump: I gotta know!

Pike

I think I'm still in the running. At least, I haven't gotten a rejection yet. Ain't countin' my chickens, though (which is good, 'cause I don't have any).

[jgold]

I haven't heard back yet either.

I can't wait to see which stories get picked up. This is so much fun! :)

[dobiwon]

Maybe it's my analytical mind (the blessing/curse of a scientist) but I envision this scenerio at NT:

1) Pick out the 10 best from what's available
2) Rank these 10
3) When a new submission comes in, compare it to #10
___A) If the new one is better, reject #10 and add 'new' to the 10 best
___B) If not, go to step 3
4) Go to step 2

Repeat until July 31.

In other words, no one is safe until August 1.

Corollaries:
1) The higher you are on the 10 best list, the better.
2) The longer you stay on the 10 best list, the less time you have to resubmit if you get replaced by a new one.
3) The more #1 applies, the more #2 applies.

[David McAfee]

That's pretty much the track my thoughts were on, too, Dobi.

[Kerr]

That's the name of the game and all we can do is continue to beat our brains/words to perfection. But I'm loving the fact that as writers these folks understand the fight, not that I expect that to happen again soon. *sigh* Ah, well, it's made this whole thing that much more exciting.

[DeeCaudill]

Gave it a go, ready to go down in flames.

[Haggis]

Gave it a go, ready to go down in flames.

That's the spirit! :D

[Pike]

It's the fun and challenge of it all. Getting published is the ultimate prize but taking the time to pump your brain for something wild and disturbing is a blast. Being able to lay the words out in a visual stew for all to see is frightening but we wouldn't do it if we didn't love it.

Pike

[David McAfee]

As an aside, I have thoroghly enjoyed the three issues they have put out thus far. Good stories in there. Plus the artwork is cool. I want to see what the T-Shirts look like.

[dobiwon]

It's the fun and challenge of it all. Getting published is the ultimate prize but taking the time to pump your brain for something wild and disturbing is a blast. Being able to lay the words out in a visual stew for all to see is frightening but we wouldn't do it if we didn't love it.

PikeEverything you said! And I know I've become a better writer through this exercise.

As an aside, I have thoroghly enjoyed the three issues they have put out thus far. Good stories in there. Plus the artwork is cool. I want to see what the T-Shirts look like.I agree. I haven't quite made it through two issues yet, but I would sure be proud to be among those who made it.

Gave it a go, ready to go down in flames.Or go up in a blaze of light!

[c.e.lawson]

All right, you've convinced me--I'm going to give this another shot. Thanks so much, Dobiwon, Kerr and Pike for your encouragement. Getting my first official rejection ever was actually a lot of fun since you all were here with me.

It's the fun and challenge of it all. Getting published is the ultimate prize but taking the time to pump your brain for something wild and disturbing is a blast. Being able to lay the words out in a visual stew for all to see is frightening but we wouldn't do it if we didn't love it.
That's a great quote, Pike. I totally agree.

Dobiwon, Kerr, jgold, David McAfee and the others who just submitted today - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you all.

c.e.

[Pike]

Glad to hear it, CE! I just can't believe I wrote that sober. Most of my tirades come from Brown Bottle Fever ;)

Pike

[Kerr]

:hooray::hooray::e2grouphu

[c.e.lawson]

OK, I've been trying to reach deep into my inner horror writer all day. Not sure if I've got one! I put two 100 word shorts up in SYW. If you're inclined to help, please don't hesitate to be perfectly honest and blunt in your comments. I can take it, and I'd rather hear it from you than Necrotic Tissue. I want a tee shirt, damnit!

Thanks,

c.e.

[CACTUSWENDY]

Runs to the SYW horror now.

I've got lots of popcorn.

[Cranky]

I'll go take a look, too.

I'm waiting to hear back, but I subbed on Friday, so I don't expect a rejection until maybe Tuesday or Wednesday.

So stupid, to sub on a weekend and draw out my anxiety. LOL

Going to read now!

[The Scip]

Finally got my rejection, it was a good one though. It said I made the first cut but not the most recent cut. Oh well

[Pike]

Damn it, Scip! Cool to hear that you got that far though.

Pike

[Cranky]

What Pike said, with the addition of chocolate. :)

[callalily61]

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:Vdbp_NB3FDR5aM:http://www.twincitiesdiningguide.com/images/HappyHourMargaritas1.jpg

For all of us. The Scip gets first choice today. :(

[Haggis]

Finally got my rejection, it was a good one though. It said I made the first cut but not the most recent cut. Oh well

Crap, Scip. Sorry, man. :(

For what it's worth, I re-read all the 100 word stories from their last edition. I thought two of them were knock down, dead brilliant. I thought most of them were pretty good. I thought two of them weren't very good at all. No, I'm not saying which ones. But that goes to show you--different strokes, and all that. We've still got to catch the right editor at the right time with the right story. Sometimes it clicks, sometimes it doesn't.

You got another one to send? :D

I wasn't gonna do it, but I did it anyhow. Got another written and I'll sub it after I (hopefully) get a few crits.

Get another one out there, if you've got it. If not, you've got time to write one.

[The Scip]

Crap, Scip. Sorry, man. :(

For what it's worth, I re-read all the 100 word stories from their last edition. I thought two of them were knock down, dead brilliant. I thought most of them were pretty good. I thought two of them weren't very good at all. No, I'm not saying which ones. But that goes to show you--different strokes, and all that. We've still got to catch the right editor at the right time with the right story. Sometimes it clicks, sometimes it doesn't.



I did the same thing and really only liked a few of them. Its all about the right person at the right time though.

[David McAfee]

Finally got my rejection, it was a good one though. It said I made the first cut but not the most recent cut. Oh well

Ah, dang it. Sorry, Scip. :(

[c.e.lawson]

Finally got my rejection, it was a good one though. It said I made the first cut but not the most recent cut. Oh well

I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah, sometimes it seems like a matter of luck just to hit the right note with someone over there. Why don't you whip up another one? SYW is a little busy with some new ones, and there's plenty of time to submit again. Come on, join us with another one and I bet Haggis will promise not to scrape out your eyes!

[Haggis]

I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah, sometimes it seems like a matter of luck just to hit the right note with someone over there. Why don't you whip up another one? SYW is a little busy with some new ones, and there's plenty of time to submit again. Come on, join us with another one and I bet Haggis will promise not to scrape out your eyes!

Let's not make promises we can't keep. :e2teeth:

[callalily61]

Tomorrow night, Pay-per-view ONLY!

Haggis and his Pointed Eyeball-Poppin' Spoon
vs.

The Lily and her Slurp 'em Up Apple Corer


Bring rain ponchos and barf bags! Prepare for Total Gross-Out!


Tickets available at Pike's World of Werewolves. No silver coins accepted.

[Haggis]

Tomorrow night, Pay-per-view ONLY!

Haggis and his Pointed Eyeball-Poppin' Spoon

vs.

The Lily and her Slurp 'em Up Apple Corer


Bring rain ponchos and barf bags! Prepare for Total Gross-Out!


Tickets available at Pike's World of Werewolves. No silver coins accepted.

Dogwood blossoms extra. :D

[Pike]

We accept all forms of raw meat, bloody appendages, and week-old trash! *slurp* Dive into your local dumpster and head on down today!

Pike (burying his face in the trash behind Burger King)

[David McAfee]

There's a bird on my neighbor's yard that's been dead for a few days, will that be enough? I could reanimate it if I had to...

Hmmmmm... zombie birds. Hitchcock meets Romero.

*sniff sniff* What's that? I smell another short story...

[Pike]

Just drop the bird and start typing. I'll clean up the mess. *chomp-chomp*

Pike

[Haggis]

:ROFL:

[Kerr]

Here's to second time's around Scrpt and all of us. I have a third for them, too, lined up and waiting. Maybe they'll cut something longer and put in 5 extra shorts just to shut us up. (;)

[callalily61]

You, go, girl!

[David McAfee]

Here's to second time's around Scrpt and all of us. I have a third for them, too, lined up and waiting. Maybe they'll cut something longer and put in 5 extra shorts just to shut us up. (;)

I've got several ready to go, also. Just waiting on a reply so I can send them a second one (probably Kyle is Hungry or Scott and Mary).

[dobiwon]

There's a bird on my neighbor's yard that's been dead for a few days, will that be enough? I could reanimate it if I had to...

Hmmmmm... zombie birds. Hitchcock meets Romero.

*sniff sniff* What's that? I smell another short story...That's a real coincidence--there's a dead bird in my driveway that's been there a couple of days, too.

Just drop the bird and start typing. I'll clean up the mess. *chomp-chomp*

PikeAnother treat for you, provided you like blue jays, and don't mind the added crunch--it's been ground into the gravel a bit.

I've got several ready to go, also. Just waiting on a reply so I can send them a second one (probably Kyle is Hungry or Scott and Mary).Same with me--if I get the chance, it'll probably be Halloween Soup or Neighborhood Association.

I'm going to try to get to some of the new stories in SYW today (too busy, and too tired after honey-do projects, over the weekend)

[Bmwhtly]

Well, they've had mine for two and a half hours and they haven't rejected it yet.


I take this as a sign.

[Haggis]

Well, they've had mine for two and a half hours and they haven't rejected it yet.


I take this as a sign.

What? No confirmation?

[Bmwhtly]

What? No confirmation?I got an autoreply confirming receipt of my e-mail :)

But three hours to reject it (they haven't yet)? That's pretty good IMO.

[Cranky]

I got an autoreply confirming receipt of my e-mail :)

But three hours to reject it (they haven't yet)? That's pretty good IMO.

Got my fingers crossed for you. My inbox is still empty of rejections. I expect to see it either today or tomorrow, though. *chews nails*

I'm gonna have nubs for fingers before this is over, I swear. Sorta fitting, though. :)

[c.e.lawson]

OK, just sent off another. "Bedtime" formerly "Alone". We'll see how Splotchy fares. :) Thanks, everyone, for your help, it is greatly appreciated and really improved the piece. I'd better get to polishing up "Stakes" so I can fit in another before the deadline, if need be.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of you still in the running.

c.e.

[David McAfee]

No news today, folks? Anyone?

[Cranky]

None here. Still chewing on my nails...I'm going to have none left soon.

[Haggis]

No news today, folks? Anyone?

16 days left.

*sigh*

[David McAfee]

16 days left.

*sigh*


What's REALLY sad is this: If we (or at least if I) had been told at the point of submission that a reply could take up to a month I would have thought Wow. A month? That's fast. These people are on the ball. If subbing novels has taught me anything at all, it's that a month is nothing, nothing in the publishing world. A sneeze of time. An eyeblink. Less, even.

But it sure feels like a long a** time when yer smack in the middle of it. :)

[Cranky]

I suppose that's true, David. I have zero perspective, though, so I'm thinking about installing a shock collar that'll jolt me every time I even think about hitting "Send/Receive".

Think it would work? :D

[David McAfee]

I suppose that's true, David. I have zero perspective, though, so I'm thinking about installing a shock collar that'll jolt me every time I even think about hitting "Send/Receive".

Think it would work? :D


zzzzt! ow!

Shock collars ZZZZZT!Ow! never really work the ZZZZZT! Ow! way they are supposed to ZZZZZZT! OW, dammit!

Trust me.

[Haggis]

What's REALLY sad is this: If we (or at least if I) had been told at the point of submission that a reply could take up to a month I would have thought Wow. A month? That's fast. These people are on the ball. If subbing novels has taught me anything at all, it's that a month is nothing, nothing in the publishing world. A sneeze of time. An eyeblink. Less, even.

But it sure feels like a long a** time when yer smack in the middle of it. :)

You're absolutely right, David. I've got two out there (not NT) over four months, one five months. I finally queried on that one and they're still considering. So I figure I'll give it another couple of months. But we really get sucked into this short response time.

These guys don't pay a lot, and I'm sure can't pay a lot at this point. But they do things that writers can appreciate--like quick responses and informative rejections. I know I'll be sending them more stuff, even if they don't want it. :D

Oh. And keep the faith. :)

[czjaba]

I got a rejection for First Walk, but it was a good rejection, though. It came about 4 days after I submitted it and said I passed the first cut, but not the final round.
I still have HotRod out about 5 days now and no word yet. I did get the confirmation e-mail.

Pass the chocolate?

[Haggis]

I got a rejection for First Walk, but it was a good rejection, though. It came about 4 days after I submitted it and said I passed the first cut, but not the final round.
I still have HotRod out about 5 days now and no word yet. I did get the confirmation e-mail.

Pass the chocolate?

I'm serving single malt scotch whisky the final week.

[Cranky]

zzzzt! ow!

Shock collars ZZZZZT!Ow! never really work the ZZZZZT! Ow! way they are supposed to ZZZZZZT! OW, dammit!

Trust me.

Point taken. *sigh*

Guess that means I have to cultivate patience, dammit. :D

[Pike]

That's what the whiskey is for. *hic*

Pike

[Haggis]

That's what the whiskey is for. *hic*

Pike

Dammit, Pike. That's for next week.

[David McAfee]

These guys don't pay a lot, and I'm sure can't pay a lot at this point.
Yeah, but we knew the rates when we subbed. :) Besides, I don't care about the $ (If I get in I'm donating the check to Dave K's legal fund), but I want that T-shirt. :D

But they do things that writers can appreciate--like quick responses and informative rejections. I know I'll be sending them more stuff, even if they don't want it. :D

You bet! If they reject me I'm just gonna send 'em more stuff. At least until the sub period ends.

Oh. And keep the faith. :)

Et tu, Billy Joel?

[David McAfee]

That's what the whiskey is for. *hic*

Pike


OK.

Hand over the whiskey.

C'mon.

Real slow-like.

Say...hand over that bottle of Coke, too. Oh, and some ice....maybe a li'l paper umbrella...

[Haggis]

Et tu, Billy Joel?

Polishing my next sub as we speak. :D

[Cranky]

Suddenly, I feel very thirsty...

[David McAfee]

Polishing my next sub as we speak. :D

s'funny....it looks more like you are hanging around AW talking to the horror peeps. :D

[Haggis]

s'funny....it looks more like you are hanging around AW talking to the horror peeps. :D

Trust me. It's bouncing around in my tiny brain.

Now if only I could find the perfect last sentence....

:D

[callalily61]

The killer stuffs dogwood blossoms in the vic's mouth till he suffocates?

[David McAfee]

The killer stuffs dogwood blossoms in the vic's mouth till he suffocates?
I like it!!!

[Haggis]

The killer stuffs dogwood blossoms in the vic's mouth till he suffocates?

I like it!!!

I am so stealing that! :roll:

[CACTUSWENDY]

I may need someone to explain something to me here.

Okay...just got the reject notice from NT

Unfortunately, we at Necrotic Tissue, do not encourage or publish stories with the themes of victimization of self or others, which is clearly stated in our submission guidelines. There is enough horror in the world of which we can write about, without it being at the expense of ourselves.
We hope you find a market for your writing.
Good luck, break a lead.

editor, paige mccoy

I guess I don't understand horror. Somebody always get ...duh...hurt...killed...mained....etc.
What gives?
What am I missing?
Sorry if I sound a bit confused. But .....

[callalily61]

Which one did you sub, Wendy?

[Haggis]

I may need someone to explain something to me here.

Okay...just got the reject notice from NT

Unfortunately, we at Necrotic Tissue, do not encourage or publish stories with the themes of victimization of self or others, which is clearly stated in our submission guidelines. There is enough horror in the world of which we can write about, without it being at the expense of ourselves.
We hope you find a market for your writing.
Good luck, break a lead.

editor, paige mccoy

I guess I don't understand horror. Somebody always get ...duh...hurt...killed...mained....etc.
What gives?
What am I missing?
Sorry if I sound a bit confused. But .....

Which one was your submission, Wendy?

[David McAfee]

Trust me. It's bouncing around in my tiny brain.

Now if only I could find the perfect last sentence....

:D


Not a "last sentence" but still a good one. (note: the following tale has nothing to do with horror...)

My co-worker and I enjoy an adversarial, pranky kinda relationship, but I have the advantage because her comp knowledge is...limited. So one day while she was on break I changed her autocorrect settings in Word.

Every time she typed the word the, Word changed it to read David is the coolest.

See? There's a great, universally acceptable sentence. Will it fit your piece? Feel free to use it, if you want. ;)

Oh, and the coworker? She had to call me over to fix it because she had no idea how. :D

[callalily61]

Great minds think alike, Haggis!

David that is both funny and mean!

In one of my jobs, we used to go into each other's screen savers and change the scrolling text all the time. It became a great game.

[David McAfee]

I may need someone to explain something to me here.

Okay...just got the reject notice from NT

Unfortunately, we at Necrotic Tissue, do not encourage or publish stories with the themes of victimization of self or others, which is clearly stated in our submission guidelines. There is enough horror in the world of which we can write about, without it being at the expense of ourselves.
We hope you find a market for your writing.
Good luck, break a lead.

editor, paige mccoy

I guess I don't understand horror. Somebody always get ...duh...hurt...killed...mained....etc.
What gives?
What am I missing?
Sorry if I sound a bit confused. But .....


That's a new one....never heard that one before. Which one was it, Wendy?

[David McAfee]

Great minds think alike, Haggis!

David that is both funny and mean!

In one of my jobs, we used to go into each other's screen savers and change the scrolling text all the time. It became a great game.
Ha!!! That's a good one, too.

When I worked for Tampax (yes, Tampax...someone has to make those things, y'know...they don't grow on trees!) I put a sign on the Temp Supervisor's back that said "I Think Bob Dole Is Sexy."

He had it on there for three hours before anyone told him about it.

hehe

[Haggis]

Yeah. Wendy, it would help us to know which story they rejected. Otherwise we can't tell exactly what they're talking about. I don't recall any of yours being over the top, but let's have another look at it so we can all learn something.

[CACTUSWENDY]

This one........................

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[callalily61]

Oh, I get it now. They seem to want stuff that's not attached to RL in any way.

:Hug2:

I think I didn't get that note with my apple-corer piece because the nutty broad was a happy participant.

[Haggis]

Well, crap. I dunno. I guess they ain't gonna like my eye story.

Anyone else?

[Cranky]

It makes me worry about mine, too.

Nothing for it but to wait, I guess...

[Prozyan]

I think its the self-mutilation. Self-mutilation, self-abuse, etc, etc.

Why don't you ask for a clarification for future reference, Wendy?

[c.e.lawson]

I'm sorry, Wendy. I didn't see which story you were talking about, but I looked up the NT guidelines again. Here they are:

To get your story accepted, you need to meet the following criteria:

* Stories should be well crafted, have merit and make an impact.
* 1st person will be considered, but are less preferred.
* We will not take any stories that deal with the abuse, torture or rape of children or women. Also, stories that depict woman as helpless or powerless victims stand little chance.
* We don't like memoir or journals, it would have to be incredible to be accepted.
* No deus ex machina, that is rank amateur and you can do better.
* If you have THE best serial killer story ever, maybe. Gore for gore’s sake is not our thing, but this is an ezine for adults, so if it is intrinsic to the story, do it well. Slasher stories where only the virgins live is not ok, sex is a necessary evil.

I hope my monster under the bed doesn't count as an abuse of children story.

[David McAfee]

I didn't see it either...:(

[Outlaw]

I did not submit flash siction to them, but subbed them one of my 4000 words shorts and was rejected....

We at Necrotic Tissue received your submission, "Blink". After considered review by our editorial staff, we have decided not to publish your story.

This was a good read, but we feel it takes too long, or is too heavy on the front end. Have you thought to cut it back by maybe a full third, allowing the characterization of Driz and Val to be revealed through their immediate, present tense actions to move the story along? My only other personal opinion on your piece would be, don't rely on pop culture references - allow your writing to show us, the reader, how things are for the main character. We wondered if this were meant as a slip-stream piece, which is a new genre for my experience. Personally, I loved the depiction of the under-the-influence of a new drug. Watch out for those 'scrips.'

editor, Paige McCoy.

[callalily61]

This is an odd thing to say, but I like their Rs. They obviously read the whole piece and they make excellent suggestions.

They should have a "three halo" award for being a great mag to sub to.

[DeeCaudill]

Finally got my rejection--polite and helpful folks.

[Cranky]

Sorry about the rejection, Dee. It looks like a good rejection to get, anyway. :D

I'm still waiting, and getting more and more nervous by the second...

[David McAfee]

Just checked my email. Today I received:

An offer to go deeper in debt with a mortgage company that swears they are God's gift to the American Homeowner

3 generous offers to increase the size of my ding dong (free trials, too!)

An email from someone claiming to have met me in a chatroom (which is odd, since I haven't been in a chatroom since 2001)

A frantic plea from a Sudanese millionaire who wants to escape the country with all his wealth intact, if only some honest American is willing to give him their account info so he can make the deposit via wire transfer

2 emails claiming to have the world's lowest prices for prescription drugs

A notice from PayPal that my account will be suspended unless I click the provided link and update my credit card info (curiously, the link address is for a site outside of paypal...they must be using a contractor or something)

And lastly, and email from Lulu advocating their services.



But nothing from Necrotic Tissue....yet.

[callalily61]

David, you need a major spam-filter on you email!

[David McAfee]

David, you need a major spam-filter on you email!


But...but then I won't get to help the Sudanese guy or enlarge my weiner...

[callalily61]

But you'll be able to instantly see NT's reply email. :D

I get those weiner ads too. It hurts my self-esteem to think that total strangers question my masculinity. :e2bummed:

[Cranky]

But...but then I won't get to help the Sudanese guy or enlarge my weiner...


The Sudanese guy is prolly outta luck, but boiling water seems to help most of the weiners I've ever cooked.

*snicker*

Sorry, couldn't resist!

[Haggis]

But...but then I won't get to help the Sudanese guy or enlarge my weiner...

:roll:


I get those weiner ads too. It hurts my self-esteem to think that total strangers question my masculinity. :e2bummed:

:ROFL:

[Haggis]

The Sudanese guy is prolly outta luck, but boiling water seems to help most of the weiners I've ever cooked.


:gone:

[Cranky]

:roll:

[David McAfee]

The Sudanese guy is prolly outta luck, but boiling water seems to help most of the weiners I've ever cooked.

*snicker*

Sorry, couldn't resist!
OK, Fess up! You're my ex, aren't you?

:D

[Cranky]

I'll never tell. Just...don't...look...in...the...closet!

[David McAfee]

*note to self* Cranky's closet is NOT a good hiding place...

[Cranky]

Now I know that you aren't MY ex...much too quick on the uptake. :roll: