Nothing for Ages and then Three Come Along at Once

I was feeling very sorry for myself. January, like for many people was not a good month for me. I got a rejection and three not very nice critiques of my stories. I was beginning to think that I should just forget about writing. After all, do people really want to read what I write?

Then, end of January I got short listed on the short story radio romance competition. I wrote up the second half of the story and sent it in. And what do you know? I came runner up. They sent me a detailed (wincingly thorough) edit of my story.  Yay! Although it would’ve been nice to win some money. One of these days I’m going to win! But I’m getting closer to it.

Then I got my critique from Abbey Hill while told me while I didn’t place in the top four I did make the last round. Yay!

And of course there’s my Enchanted Conversation story.

Still waiting to hear from the publisher. But the longer it takes the better apparently. I’ve almost got my submission ready for Carina Press.

Fingers crossed

Ax

Add a comment February 26, 2010

Procrastination is the name of the game

On the positive side I’ve sold another short story to www.enchantedconversation.org If you fancy submitting to them the next theme is The Litte Mermaid. I’ve submitted a few stories. My next aim is to polish up an historical novella for Carina Press.

On the negative side I’ve just realised how awful my historical novella is. So, do I keep revising or just start on something else? I’m going to stick at it for a few days anyway.

Its hard to stay motivated. Work is tough as always but its the same for everyone. At least I have a job. Its just too easy to be distracted. The latest timewaster I’ve discovered is Farmville on Facebook. Sorry, don’t mean to be so down. I need a good kick in the whatsits.

Take care

Ax

Add a comment February 15, 2010

Dancing Bare Foot around my Flat Part Two

I’ve sold my second story to Enchanted Conversation. Its always nice to hear an editor say my story is awesome. Now, all I need is to find a book editor who’s equally enthusiastic about my writing and willing to offer me enough to retire from my job, pay off my loans and… Sigh, unlikely I know.

Still I must be doing something right. Next thing is to polish up my CWA entry and get it in before midnight tonight. I’m sitting in Skylon Hotel watching Ireland thrashing Italy at rugby, 29 to 11. Then I’m off to meet the other Irish writers on Twitter in The Central Hotel. It should be a good night.

Take care

Ax

Add a comment February 6, 2010