Comments from my beta readers indicated that two scenes were boring and dragging down the story, and the opening, while cool, did not describe the glider and magic system well enough to understand how Palipa was flying. So this draft … Continue reading
When I made my New Year’s Resolution to gather at least 10 rejections or get a pro publication, I knew it would be easy. I chose 10 just because I wanted to beat the number of rejections from last year. … Continue reading
I am pleased to announce that “The Gift of Tongues” is a finalist in the 2016 Mormon Lit Blitz. It will be published on May 28. Then voting will be open to the public from June 6 to June 11 … Continue reading
Another quick draft! Yay! I’m especially glad, because I decided to change from past tense to present tense, and it is WEIRD. I made the change because I came up with the perfect beginning line, except it didn’t make sense in … Continue reading
I suppose I could say something about the 2016 Hugo Finalists, but everything I’d want to say has already been said by others. I’m really saddened that some excellent short stories got shut out due to the Rabid Puppy slate, … Continue reading
Another quick write up. I didn’t change a ton to this story. Mostly just fleshed things out and clarified some things. I like how it’s shaping up, but I think I can work on making the beginning more intriguing instead … Continue reading