HOLY FUCKING MOTHER OF GOD!
I'm so excited I can hardly type!
So, over this summer, I told myself I was going to send out a submission a week, and that plan lasted for, well, a week. The one thing I sent out was a submission to The Sun's Readers Write section. There are topics listed in each issue, and I just picked the one with the closest deadline, which was "Parties" and did some freewriting, typed it, printed it and put it in the mail.
Just after returning from my trip, I got some certified mail from The Sun, saying my piece might be included, but they couldn't be sure, as things do get cut or rearranged closer to publication, so I didn't want to say anything in case it never happened.
And today, it did! I checked my mail and the moment I saw a thick envelope in there, I knew exactly what it was. I got a few complimentary copies and will be getting a six-month subscription to the magazine!
The funny thing is, I'm kind of embarrassed about what I wrote. I mean, it was only six months ago, but I think, if given the topic today, I'd write something different. Funny how things can change so fast.
It's funny, years ago I went to The Sun's writing weekend, which was unbelievably awesome, and I still remember this conversation I had with this woman in the hot tubs. I was sort of fascinated by her - she had spent 25 years in jail for something she didn't do - and we were in the hot tubs around dusk, and the hot tubs were clothing optional so we were naked and I don't think there was anyone else there, and we hadn't really spoken before, and somehow we got in a conversation and she told me I should submit things to the Readers Write section. I told her I would and we ended up having a pretty lengthy discussion about it. Then as the retreat ended and people were leaving, she said to me, "I better see you in Readers Write by the next retreat."
Well, I never made it to the next two retreats, and it took me two years to even send something in, but when I did, I made it! My name is IN PRINT now!
I think today must be a literarily charmed day for me. A year ago today I got my second Rolling Stone piece named as a finalist.
I feel like dancing around my apartment!
HOLY FUCKING SHIT x100 - I just actually opened the magazine and the feature interview is by Derrick Jensen, who I just mentioned a few posts ago. HOLY FUCKING SHIT I am in the same magazine as one of my heroes. I think this is the happiest day of my life. I just walked into my bedroom and fell on my bed in pure stupefication. I think I will go die now, since I'm already in literary heaven.
Currently Listening:
"Lonelily" - Damien Rice - Another favorite of his demos. It's a pretty sad song, but also glorious to sing along to at the top of lungs.
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HFS!!!!!!!!! Yahoo!!!!!! What a wonderful way to start off 2008. I cannot WAIT to get my Feb SUN in the mail and read and then frame your peice, which I know will be awesome! I'm proud of you, friend. You done good. Peace...
A belated YAY!!!! for you! You go girl!! That's so exciting? Where can I buy this magazine (if it's still on sale)?
Actually I don't think the Feb issue is o ut yet, think I got an advanced copy. You can get it at most bookstores, though perhaps BN doesn't carry it. You can also get it at The Sun.
What wonderful news, li'l sis!!! I am so, so proud of you (just read your piece online). This is a watershed event. You are definitely on a roll here!
Also, you are so brave to put yourself out there -- hopes, fears, and all -- in such a public manner. That's something to feel really proud of, too.
Wow, HELLO Ms. Silver Lining! I had no idea you had a blog, I likey : )
I have to say, I am GLAD you guys found a place you want to move. I am a little, teensy bit sad it wasn't New Haven, cuz that'd be so close if I get into Emerson. I felt the same way when you guys turned down Portland, b/c that's, well not close but a HELL of a lot closer to me now than NYC! I can't believe New Haven doesn't have an express train, those fuckers!
But you guys are freakin' THOROUGH! And totally single-minded in finding the right place and it looks like you do, woo hoo!!!!!
If anyone wants to know what the fuck I'm talking about, read her blog, it rocks.
Oh and thanks for your comments about The Sun! I keep running into people who've seen it, whoa. It's weird, b/c I was sort of embarrassed after writing it, but people seem to be responding well. Wow. THANKS!
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