No one likes rejection, but there are some rejections that sting a lot more than others. When an editor rejects a story because it doesn’t fit what she’s looking for, sure it’s not great, but it’s totally understandable. The story doesn’t fit. Might be a great story, but it doesn’t belong in this publication. WhenContinue reading “I’m an idiot.”
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Guest Post: I Got Published! Now What?
So, I have this friend, Joanna Fletcher. She’s a cool lady, and she recently got published for the first time. I asked her to stop by and talk just a little bit about what it was like. And, well, she obliged! Without further ado, here’s Joanna! — Ever get an email that completely tilted yourContinue reading “Guest Post: I Got Published! Now What?”
Mental Health or Creativity?
What is my creativity worth? Is it worth the lows of depression? Is it worth the dark walks? If it means being free of days unable to function, can I give up the ability to tell stories? If I give up the hollow heart, must I also give up dreamed-up skies? Can I give upContinue reading “Mental Health or Creativity?”
The Cure for the Rejection Blues
“That story was so good!” The kid has no idea what he’s saying. He has no idea how much it means to me. He’s one of my son’s classmates. He’s helping out at the school’s end-of-year carnival, and we’re chatting as I wait for my daughter to attempt to drop a teacher into the dunktank.Continue reading “The Cure for the Rejection Blues”
A Rebellion Lacking Aliens
Star Wars theory time! Ever notice how the Empire was mostly made of humans? In the old Expanded Universe of novels, it was written in that the Empire was anti-alien, making it very difficult for any non-humans to rise in the ranks. However, if we’re honest – even though there’s a higher percentage of non-humansContinue reading “A Rebellion Lacking Aliens”
Jonathon Mast: Author 