The editors at deathlings.com are going to feature my short story Damned Carnival in their Summer/Fall 2006 "Funhouse Mirror" issue. After two or three times reading the email, I finally understood. I am going to be published.This is a great first step. And what sweet validation for all my efforts. This is a gentle pat on the back, like the "good job" I would get from my father that puffed me up so.
At times like this, I swear I have a guardian angel.
I've said it before, but thanks again Flood. You know what for.
Oh, and get this. I get paid three cents a word, which amounts to just under a hundred bucks. Now I can build that addition--not. Seriously, though, how cool is that? The first time I got paid to wear a loud cowboy shirt, play my guitar and croon to a scattering of farmers and crop dusters, I didn't cash the check. It lives behind glass surrounded by wood borders and hangs on my wall. But that was only twenty five bucks. With this I'll treat the family to a day of food and fun.
GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am SO excited! Wow. Congratulations!
THIS, folks, is what you get for daring to suck: featured, published and paid.
Please don't forget to remind us when it comes out! I am all teary for you. In a manly way.
Ha! Good one. And of course I know you wouldn't really get teary, just I... wouldn't... either... Ok, gotta go.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that Christiano Ronaldo is as happy for you as I am!
ReplyDeleteI had to read that a couple times Toast. I chose that picture because he looked pretty effin pumped, but I had no idea who he is. Blasphemy, I know. My American panty line is showing through my jeans, huh?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget the little people, Scott. And, yes, definitely spend that money on a celebratory dinner with the family.
I had to hurry right on over here. That's wonderful news Scott! Just a stepping stone on the walk to better and bigger. I've always said you had a bright future in this industry, your writing just screams to be published. I'm so proud - congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Scott! Enjoy this feeling. You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteJaye
WOOHOO!!!!! Life is good, Scott!! I'm so happy for you. Just don't forget us little people when you're a famous writer! ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats regarding your great story!
ReplyDeleteI never doubted that one second...
And Scott, thanks, it is really really appreciated... you're an angel! I will linky...
When it comes to BE, create a banner or take the one you have, and go to "my banners" then designate the location of your banner e.g. photobucket, and add credits to make it public... it takes some time because it has to be approved by the BE guys, but just once, then you can roll it anytime you have enough credits... I had some left.
Ann Marie
Just. So. Glad.
ReplyDeleteYou DO deserve it.
Wow, somehow I knew this day would come! Next stop New York Times Bestseller List...uh huh!
ReplyDelete***Does the 'stirring the pot' dance*** "I know a writer!" "I know I writer!" ;p
Now THAT is great news :)
ReplyDeleteMr. Schprock - Let's not get ahead of ourselves. And besides, you could never be little people.
ReplyDeleteBailey - Such beautiful words Bailey. Thanks.
Jaye - Thanks. I promise that I will enjoy it too.
Kat - See my comment to Schprockie you nut.
Ann Marie - Ohhh! That's cool. I went there to apply some credits and saw your banner up there and thought that perhaps you worked there!
Bernita - Hey, thanks for dropping by, and for the nice compliment.
Moni - Ok, you can be part of my entourage. You're hired!
Toni - Hey, I just want to be a peer!
Wow, Scott. That is awesome news. By the way, why are your commenters such early risers? I got here as soon as I could and I'm lost in the crowd of well-wishers. Gee, can a sister get a wristband or something? Something to hold my place for your next publishing announcement.
ReplyDeleteErica - Ha! Blame it on the timezone.
ReplyDeleteOMG WOO HOO and CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you Scott. This is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget the little people when you are big huge literary hit!!
smooch!
Published and paid? Well now you've hit the big time. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYeah, bayyyybbbbbeeeee!
ReplyDeleteThat is just the type of news I like to hear! This is fantastic!!!!! Congratulations Scott. Wonderful, wonderful news!!!!
Jen - Like I said, don't get carried away. This is small, but wonderful. So post a picture with that hat already!
ReplyDeleteRebecca - Naw, but it's a start! Thanks.
Janie - That means a lot to me. Thanks. And thanks for letting me know about the pro-rate thing. How interesting.
Tanya - Alrighty then. Maybe someday I'll have the same problems you have!
This is fantastic news! I'm so excited for you, Scott. I hope this is the start to many more 0.03 words. Just don't foget about me on your rise to fame and fortune.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so happy for you! I've been melancholy all morning until I read this. It is so great to read about a first sale. The first of many in your life I'm sure. Go out and have some fun on that money, dude!
ReplyDeleteI want to offer my congrats too Scott! I agree with Dixie Belle... it is soooo fun and inspiring to read about someone's first sale!
ReplyDeleteSadie - Thanks for dropping by to add to my cheer. I'm glad that everyone thinks so highly of me!
ReplyDeleteDixie - You've been at it for so long that you probably can't remember yours huh? I know how I would feel in your shoes, the same way. Thanks!
Mary - I appreciate the well wishes. You must be far along in your career too. I'll stop by later.
Right on! A big congrats thrown your way Scott. It really is a great feeling after piles of rejections. And yes, I knopw exactly what you mean by having to read the e-mail more than once to figure out that it isn't a rejection.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again!
Congrats, Scott. It may not be the New Yorker, but being published in smaller publications is the first step, right?
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't even hold off cashing $25, personally.
Woo-hoo!!!! Congrats, Scott. So awesome!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news! You deserve this and more. Celebrate!
ReplyDeleteI've just come from Eve/Bailey's blog to say congratulations. That first publication is such a special feeling. Treasure it. (You could always scan the check and frame that...)
ReplyDeleteHope you and the family celebrate in style. Congratulations!
It is indeed...
ReplyDeleteYou guys got an unfortunate drubbing in the World Cup.
I had your star striker Brian McBride in my Premiership Fantasy Football team for a while..
You're not the only one behind on the blog rounds! Coongratulations - that's AMAZING news!
ReplyDeleteAnthony - I need to read up since you are new to me. It seems that you have published a few stories, no?
ReplyDeleteTrevor - Those were my halcyon days of making the big engineering bucks during the internet boom. I would also cash it were it today!
Joely - Thanks for coming by to say so. I appreciate it.
Bhaswati - Thank you very much!
Shirley - This is a nice treat. Thanks for stopping by. I will definitely scan the check, if I actually get one!
Toast - I heard. The picture is probably from the game that Ghana beat us, right?
Claire - Good to see you. And thanks!
Dang, I'm late to the party. What stellar news, Scott!! Take it and run, my friend. You're on your way. The first in a long line of publishing credits!!
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never. It's not like you don't already have your hands full. Thanks for taking the time during such a busy time.
ReplyDeleteScott--all writers are *peers*
ReplyDeleteDidn't you know???
Of course you'll get a check! (That's just authorial paranoia creeping in.)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! May it be the first of many sales. :D
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