If you remember a few days ago I made a post about writers submitting their work to fiction publications in the form of short stories to help to get themselves noticed. This is the original post I’m talking about.
Well, what do you know. One of those fine publications has just accepted one of my short stories for their December 2007 edition. It’s an online magazine called the The Harrow. They bill themselves as The Harrow: Original Works of Fantasy and Horror. They publish some great stuff and I’ve sent them submissions before that haven’t been accepted. However, in a perfect example of how determination and hard work can get you published, they have now accepted a submission of mine. I’ve just signed the contract for it today.
It’s a short story called The Night Bus. It was actually written when someone made a very casual passing remark that ignited a little bit of inspiration in my fevered brain. Someone, in conversation, simply said, “Man, I hate being alone on a bus!” The story grew from that.
I’ll give you a reminder when the story comes out and you can go and have a read. I’d certainly be interested in your feedback (comments or email) as it’s always interesting to know what people think of my work. In the meantime, you can have a look at the other things already published over at The Harrow; there’s a link in the Fantastic Fiction box on the left.
Nice one mate, I look forward to reading it! I personally love being the only one on the bus. It’s the only time I can guarantee someone with severe mental illness doesn’t sit next to me.
Congrats man, when I get a chance I’ll read the story.
Maybe on the bus. Alone.
Congratulations, Alan!
You’re right, determination and persistence are must haves in this industry. I look forward to reading your story.
Well done, dude!
Thanks everyone.
Awesome to get published, the one thing better than creating is when it takes on a life of its own and reaches a wider audience, ride the momentum and bottle that feeling Alan.
Just the title makes me spooky