Well, last night and today have been mixed blessings.
I found out last night that I am, finally, published!!! That’s right. Finally, after waiting since around June 2012, the online magazine “Atomic Avarice” published my work, “The Way It Is.”
Just go to http://www.atomicavarice.com/ , then click on “Fiction” and I am in the bottom row (as of 7:00pm). I am both pleased and proud of the story. It concerns the dealing of a union for haunting houses. I was supposed to write something that was a type of political satire and horror. Apparently, I did well enough.
That was the great thing. The not-so-great thing? The magazine published the story and didn’t pay me. Now, don’t get me wrong. It’s not a lot to begin with. But the idea is that I have a signed contract that stated they would pay me before they published the story. So, I don’t truly even know when they did so.
I am not angry. After all, it is my first story and I, probably, would have sent it to them even without pay in the deal. However, I do have a contract; they sent it; I returned it; and I will honor it, so they should, too.
Now, do understand. I am fairly easy-going. I sent them a rather nice letter and told them about my concerns and asked them to fix things (I used the word “rectify” as that sounds much more important, don’t you think?). There are several things I can think of that might have gone wrong and I am not screaming at them about this. I just want what I was promised.
So, we shall see. The other publishing company (in England) sent out notices that the first of my 4 anthologies, “The Dead Sea,” is, finally, done at the printers. The publishers are being sent a hard copy to approve, then it will be out in 7-10 days. He felt certain that this one would be done and out to read by March 1st. I know he is frustrated; you can just tell.
After that, the other 3 anthologies are supposed to come along quickly.
So, as I said, mixed blessings.
I will end the post with a wonderful picture of my cat, Tamika, who is ever vigilant and attentive, especially if birds are involved. Enjoy.
Namaste,
Scott
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Checked that link and saw your story , congrats. But sorry you are not paid , bad on their part. Bookmarked it, will read later.
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ok, I am still working on the money.
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I think that is great!!!!! (I miss that cat!!!!!)
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Good to hear from you! Drop me a note and let me know how you are doing.
Scott
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Congratulations. I hope that the magazine will honor the contract, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.
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I just sent them a second letter, we will see.
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Congratulations. You made a difference. You can be proud of it!
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Hmm, didn’t think of it that way. Thanks!
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Why not, you got published, that is an achievement. They’ll pay you anyway.
Sometimes takes time for small amounts.
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Yes, the complaint was that they did not follow the lines of the contract – payment before publishing. But, like I said, it’s okay, I just want them to make good on it.
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Congrats, Scott!!! Hope they cough the money up soon 🙂
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Lol, not much at all, but even enough for dinner would be nice.
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“nice” you made me think of my grandmother. Back in the day, “go make nice” meant taking a dump. Thanks for the good memories 🙂 I miss that woman!
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lol, memories are memories. Not sure I wanted to make you think of that, but it’s all good if you like the memories of your grandmother and I got you there.
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Well congrats and I do hope you’ll get what your owed! You’ll have to forgive me for not reading, those kind of things are big triggers for me.
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I wouldn’t want anyone reading them who don’t like that type of story. If my sister wrote a sickening romance novel, I would think about not reading it. 🙂
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thank you for understanding 🙂
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I have my own triggers. They just aren’t as severe as you, so I understand.
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triggers just suck eh?!
i am truly happy for you about your accomplishments!!
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You are wondrous!
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CONGRATULATIONS !!!
I am so happy for you! wishing you could see the smile on my face 🙂
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Thanks a lot. It means a lot to me.
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Maybe there will be a greater payoff in their attempts in seeking redemption in your eyes and the eyes of their followers. If not, at least you know you are the better man!
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As I said, not upset, just think they should do what they said they would. They just need to write and tell me what is going on.
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Honey, why don’t you write them…
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Oh, I did write them. I wrote them nicely.
We will just see.
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Congrats for the publishing and I hope you get your $ !
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lol, thanks.
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