A couple items: I got very nice note from the editor of the Chariton Review wanting to print a short story I submitted called “How to Write Your Own Biography.” I’ve been writing a treatment for new media project and last week I got a letter saying I’d soon be receiving a contract for an actual script. … Read more
Here’s a fun little Hollywood-type story. Back in August, I rented the rights to the novel, Admissions, from my friend Eric, in the hopes of getting someone interested in making a limited series, a la Big Little Lies. I was excited because I could see what the show could be, but because the book had … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was delighted to receive an email from Colorado Review inviting me to be on their podcast. They would read one of my short stories from their archives, “Superman Falling,” and then interview about the process of writing the story. The podcast came out this week, here. (Or maybe I can direct to … Read more
1) I thought this one was kind of sweet…it is my first experience receiving a tiered form rejection. I do find it encouraging. Dear Writer, Thanks (handwritten) Thank you for giving XXXX the opportunity to read your work. we found the writing lively and interesting and enjoyed reading it. After careful consideration, we’ve decided that … Read more
Dear Barrington, Thank you for submitting to the ——- Review. After much consideration, we regret to inform you that your short story, “Photograph of Four Woman,” will not be included in this upcoming issue. Inundated with incredible stories, poems, and art, we are forced to select only a handful of pieces. We encourage you to … Read more