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June 29, 2008
Seven Archangels Update
And finally, the epilogue of Seven Archangels: Annihilation.
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Epilogue:
Trick-or-treat!
Don't forget: the complete book is available online at the DEP store.
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June 27, 2008
What's the Tally?
Well, the tally is pretty good. Here are my current writing numbers:
Subs pending = 10
Subs sent this month = 4
Total publications = 24
(22 stories, 1 essay, 1 poem)
# of stories accepted but not yet published = 3
Total submissions (cumulative, since I started tracking in 1996) = 199
Interestingly, my first yes was submission #25 back in 2003.
Duotrope says my accept rate is currently 22% and happily notes that my rate is greater than the average rate of their users. That's cool. :)
Good luck to all my fellow writers out there. I hope everyone has a good weekend.
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"Klar" by Richard Wolkomir
Here is some science fiction for your weekend reading. Enjoy.
"Klar"
by Richard Wolkomir
Can a 14-year-old delinquent start a stagnant world into motion?
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June 25, 2008
"The Rival" Accepted by All Things Girl
The e-zine All Things Girl just accepted my flash story "The Rival." Look for it in their November issue.
Yeah, I love a "yes!"
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June 24, 2008
"Kickball" by Marshall Payne
Here is some flash fiction for you to enjoy.
"Kickball"
by Marshall Payne
Jamal’s foot connected with Mincus’s head, and Mincus went soaring.
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June 22, 2008
Quote of the Day
Today's quote is from the TV series "Bones," which I was watching today while taking a treadmill walk.
The situation is this: an FBI agent is complaining to his boss that the FBI made a deal with a criminal he had been after for thirty years and nobody told him about it. Boss-lady listens for a while but finally she says...
"I'm sorry that after forty years as an agent for the FBI you're still a little girl."
I laughed so hard I nearly fell off the treadmill.
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Seven Archangels Update
The last chapter (Twenty-Five) is now available.
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Tune in next week for the epilogue though.
Chapter Twenty-Five
Israfel's decision, Mephistopheles' decision, Gabriel's surrender, and Gabriel and Raphael both lose a bet.
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Tough Week (but Two Good Books)
It's been a tough week. First, Lily was sick. (Who knew so much vomit could come out of such a small child?!) Then Sharon was sick. Then yesterday I was sick, although not as badly. In truth, I think my "illness" wasn't a stomach virus so much as it was my stomach throwing a tantrum over all the junk food I've been feeding it lately. "Okay, Grumpy Tummy, message received."
One of the downsides to all the sickness going around this week is that I hardly got anything on my to-do list done. But there was an upside: I did a lot of non-work reading, i.e. not submissions or critiques but actual books that I have been meaning to read.
Yesterday I finally finished Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Such a great book. So enlightening, so vital, so helpful. The weird thing is that the book is ten years old. The copy I have is a "tenth anniversary edition." So, what I want to know is: why didn't anyone in all my years of education make me read this sooner?
I have two more books on Emotional Intelligence sitting on my to-read stack. It's such a fascinating topic.
Instead of reading one of those, I chose to go with The Writing Diet by Julia Cameron. I like the idea of turning to writing instead of food when in distress. It's a skill I need to learn. Hopefully it will help with two of my problems: my seriously lacking productivity in regards to my writing, and my tendency to eat too much and all the wrong things. So far, the book has been very interesting and helpful. I think I am going to have to get that other book of hers, The Artist's Way. I've been coveting it for a while now. Maybe someone will give it to me for my birthday. ;)
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June 20, 2008
"Oh Masks We Wear" by Alaena HaiLing
The update for today is short fiction. Enjoy.
"Oh Masks We Wear"
by Alaena HaiLing
(A Student Contributor)
She is a new Teacher ready to embark on her role as a guide for the young, but a classroom of plastic faces is anything but comforting.
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June 17, 2008
"The Prison at the Edge of Forever" by Kathleen M. Basi
Here is some flash fiction...
"The Prison at the Edge of Forever"
by Kathleen M. Basi
What happens after the bright light?
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June 15, 2008
Seven Archangels Update
The story continues with Chapter Twenty-Four:
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Twenty-Four:
Asmodeus and Belior capture another angel. Michael invades Hell.
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June 13, 2008
Column Reprinted: "Tithing My Time"
One of my columns has been reprinted at Haruah. Please stop by and check it out if you can. Thanks.
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"Light Through Darkness" by Pam L. Wallace
Here is a fantasy story for your enjoyment.
"Light Through Darkness"
by Pam L. Wallace
Is life worth living when all is lost?
Posted by Selena at 08:34 AM | Comments (0)
June 10, 2008
"There was a mermaid in the sand" by Terrie Leigh Relf
It is Tuesday. Time for some new poetry.
"There was a mermaid in the sand"
by Terrie Leigh Relf
If you look real close, you might see something extra-ordinary at the beach.
Posted by Selena at 06:47 AM | Comments (0)
June 08, 2008
Seven Archangels Update
Next up, Chapter Twenty-Three:
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Twenty-Three
When Satan debriefs Camael, he learns a few things he didn't expect—but it hardly matters now that Mephistopheles is back in action, with answers in hand.
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June 06, 2008
"Counterfeit World" by George L. Duncan
Here is some science fiction for your weekend reading. Enjoy.
"Counterfeit World"
by George L. Duncan
If a planet seemed like proof of the non-existence of God, is it a lie? And, if so, how would you prove it?
You may remember George's previous stories in DKA and SR:
An Epitaph For Shangri-La
The Ponce de Leon Project.
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June 05, 2008
"Moon Ransom" Pub'd @ Alien Skin
My story "Moon Ransom" is now available at Alien Skin. Please stop by and check it out if you can. Thanks.
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June 03, 2008
"Sunbird" by Amanda McQuade
Here is a new poem for you to enjoy.
"Sunbird"
by Amanda McQuade
An asteroid is headed for us...
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June 01, 2008
Story Accepted!
My story "The Thoughts of Cats" was just accepted by The Lorelei Signal. Look for it in their Oct-Dec 2008 issue.
Thanks.
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Seven Archangels Update
The story continues with Chapter Twenty-Two:
Seven Archangels: Annihilation
by Jane Lebak
Chapter Twenty-Two
The Cherubim have devised a means of protecting the angels, but before they can implement it, word comes that Satan and the Maskim are at the gates.
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"The Appeal" cover art by Marge Simon
We begin June with a new cover.
"The Appeal"
by Marge Simon
A memory is a haunting refrain that time cannot erase.
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