3 posts tagged “indigenous species”

So, Indigenous Species didn't make it. Apparently it was well received, but it wasn't funny enough. Buggrit.

When I get back to my place I'll look for somewhere to send it.

I realised that I hadn't sent anything off in forever, so I subbed Indigenous Species to Pseudopod. It's the best story I have that isn't intended for a specific pub, so off it went. It says they're more interested in tragedy than comedy, and that they'd prefer something without standard horror tropes such as zombies.

And I've sent them a funny zombie story. Still, I'm hoping that the tone will be enough. Also, I'm hoping that they'll just accept it because it's a funny zombie story. How can you not like funny zombie stories?

Also, after seen Mad Tante's post, I'm considering trying Script Frenzy this year. I have no idea why. I have no interest at all in scriptwriting, because, frankly, I suck. And I like description.

But I'm considering doing a Susan & Mitchell script, because I love writing their dialogue. Also, I'd just be writing it for me, so I could throw in as many giant sloths and Lovecraftian horrors as I wanted.

Hmm.

This is more like it! I've just finished another short story. This one clocks in at just over 4000 words. It once again features Susan and Mitchell. This time, zombies!

I basically wrote this wondering how the two of them would react to a zombie. I think it turned out quite well, to be honest. This could just be the tiredness talking, though - right now it is 5:22 in the morning here in ye olde Netherlands.

Still, last time I stayed up all night working on a story, I sent it off and it got held for consideration! So yeah, kickass.