Man, these are gorgeous! Much nicer than I anticipated. Thanks a million, Scott!
I'll post pics on my blog later tonight.
I'll post pics on my blog later tonight.
Necrotic Tissue PRINT issues arrived today!
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@rsmccoy - Haven't seen the print version yet, but I've always loved the 100 word stories. I was frequently surprised by their level of creativity.
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I finally remembered to send my money in. Should be getting mine soon too.
I mailed it out that day, so hopefully tomorrow
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I came back from vacation to find three gorgeous copies of Necrotic Tissue waiting for me in the mail. It looks so much better than I expected.
Nice story David--I think I'm going to work on being a gristly novelist now.
Nice story David--I think I'm going to work on being a gristly novelist now.
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Okay, that's two people who were thinking the mag was going to look nasty. What up?? Just kidding, I know what you mean and I'm glad everyone likes it.
How about you Haggis? What day did yours show up? I'm curious about Media Mail. My belief is that Media Mail is still transported by mule.
How about you Haggis? What day did yours show up? I'm curious about Media Mail. My belief is that Media Mail is still transported by mule.
Hehe.
I already knew the contents would be tasty, but I didn't expect it to be perfect-bound and have a cover that was both sturdy and glossy. At your price, I think I was expecting something like Analog Science Fiction and Fact--printed on newsprint and/or having a delicate cover.
It looks retail-friendly. Any nibbles on a distributor for it?
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That would be a big NO. Shroud is sitting in Barnes and Noble stores all over the US. He ordered and shipped 2,200. They have one year to return them, ripped cover. He could lose a LOT of money. I would prefer to stay in business, and while I never planned to make money doing NT, I was hoping to not only break even, but to also increase rates to pro pay for all stories.
I will need a lot more subscribers to come close to either goal and until I have a strong base and see how successful Shroud is in the brick and mortar, I'm not willing to try that gamble.
(Whispers quietly to Dee: So, do you know where I can get some of that cheaper printing?)
I will need a lot more subscribers to come close to either goal and until I have a strong base and see how successful Shroud is in the brick and mortar, I'm not willing to try that gamble.
(Whispers quietly to Dee: So, do you know where I can get some of that cheaper printing?)
I'm guessing the retail hurdle may have had something to do with Cityslab going under. I hope Shroud holds on--there's not much in the way of fiction magazines on the racks at B&N anymore.
Wish I knew how to help you with the cheaper printing, but I honestly would pay more for the magazine in its current format. A MMPB can't be had for less than $7 these days, after all...
Wish I knew how to help you with the cheaper printing, but I honestly would pay more for the magazine in its current format. A MMPB can't be had for less than $7 these days, after all...
Not much in the way of fiction magazines at Border's either--and I frequent a very big Border's store. I think that's sad, because you miss out on the impulse buyer that way. Still, weighed against the inevitable returns, I can't say as I blame you for avoiding that route, Scott. At least for now.
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I'm so getting my copy. NT is becoming one of my target markets for reading and subbing. So I'll be adding it to the list of short fiction publications on my links page at benjaminsolah.com in the next few days. The print edition looks impressive!
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Scott, the mag came out nice, you are now a true purveyor of pulp. I was much honored to find my story on page one. Well done!
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Thanks! Glad you you like it. I am at CONvergence in Minneapolis this weekend doing my best to drum up more subscribers. I found that shaking people and chastising them for not reading isn't a good method. Back to the drawing board and I will try a fresh approach tomorrow.
I'm a big believer in ankle biting, but I guess that's kind of a species-specific thing.
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You could follow them back to their hotels, bushwhack them in the parking lot and take their wallets.
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