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RETreasure
(@rschibler)
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I get it! Share when you can. Congratulations!

V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: (P)F, SHM, F, F
V39: SHM, SHM, HM, SHM
Published Finalist Volume 38
Pro’d out Q4V39
www.rebeccaetreasure.com

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Posted : February 26, 2020 3:21 am
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Well, it's not alphabetical, so it must be based on story awesomeness! (Sorry, KG Anderson) wotf011

Heh-heh. Congratulations, Michael J!

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Posted : February 26, 2020 3:57 am
(@librarianbarbarian)
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I just heard from the Editor in Chief of the indie press publishing my upcoming Western novelette that the anthology will be coming out this October! It's been a long time since the story was accepted last spring. The poor guy AND his daughter have both been having terrible health issues and everything slowed to a crawl. This will mark my 5th published story (one reprint).

 
Posted : February 28, 2020 11:23 am
(@andydibble)
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I just heard from the Editor in Chief of the indie press publishing my upcoming Western novelette that the anthology will be coming out this October!

Congrats! Make sure you share it with us when it's out / out for pre-order!

First Place, Q1 Vol 36 Recently out!
"Deymons" in Mysterion: https://www.mysteriononline.com/2024/02/deymons.html
"Every Me Is Someone Else" in Diabolical Plots: https://www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-103a-every-me-is-someone-else-by-andrew-dibble/

 
Posted : March 1, 2020 7:50 pm
(@librarianbarbarian)
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Congrats! Make sure you share it with us when it's out / out for pre-order!

Thanks Andy! It's a little outside the realm of this board, but it is 'speculative' in a way. The anthology's theme is team-ups of Western historical characters who never actually met. We had to keep it realistic as to their lifespans and historical locations, in that a meeting could theoretically have occurred. My story is about a very young Henry McCarty taking the first small steps along the road to his future infamy as Billy the Kid, guided by the legendary outlaw, John Wesley Hardin.

 
Posted : March 2, 2020 7:12 am
mikewyantjr
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Posts: 180
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Congrats! Make sure you share it with us when it's out / out for pre-order!

Thanks Andy! It's a little outside the realm of this board, but it is 'speculative' in a way. The anthology's theme is team-ups of Western historical characters who never actually met. We had to keep it realistic as to their lifespans and historical locations, in that a meeting could theoretically have occurred. My story is about a very young Henry McCarty taking the first small steps along the road to his future infamy as Billy the Kid, guided by the legendary outlaw, John Wesley Hardin.

This is the success thread; all success is welcome! Share away when it's ready. wotf007

WotF Results:

R:6
HM:17
SHM:1
SF:3
F:0
Last: SF, Q2 v41

 
Posted : March 3, 2020 2:57 am
(@librarianbarbarian)
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This is the success thread; all success is welcome! Share away when it's ready. wotf007

I will! I had a lot of fun with that one. The mood I had in mind while writing it was 'imagine the classic Western movie, 'Shane' if it was directed in 1970 by Sam Peckinpah instead of in 1953 by George Stevens'.

 
Posted : March 3, 2020 3:06 am
(@michaelkingswood)
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Here's a different kind of success: Kickstarter. I'm running a small campaign to fund some audiobooks. 25% funded so far, in less than a day. Considering I gave myself a month, I think success is in the works. Smile

SF x1
SHM x5
HM x18

https://michaelkingswood.com
https://ssnstorytelling.com
https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKingswood

 
Posted : March 11, 2020 6:05 am
Henckel
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This is the success thread; all success is welcome! Share away when it's ready. wotf007

I will! I had a lot of fun with that one. The mood I had in mind while writing it was 'imagine the classic Western movie, 'Shane' if it was directed in 1970 by Sam Peckinpah instead of in 1953 by George Stevens'.

Yes, definitely share the link.

For a Sci-Fi Fantasy forum, there is a surprisingly LOT of us who love westerns (myself included).

WOTF Stats
(2014) V31 – R
(2018) V35 – HM
(2019) V36 – HM, SHM
(2020) V37 – R, HM, SHM, Finalist
(2021) V38 – SF, SHM, SHM, HM
(2022) V39 – HM, SHM, SHM, SHM
(2023) V40 - HM, SF, tba, tba

 
Posted : March 11, 2020 10:24 am
Disgruntled Peony
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Got so caught up in real life stuff that I forgot to post about this on February 29th! My second pro published short story, 'Scars of Sentiment,' is now for sale in the U.S. https://www.amazon.com/dp/178755693X/re ... AEbACJ5V9H

If you are in difficulties with a book, try the element of surprise: attack it at an hour when it isn't expecting it. ~ H.G. Wells
If a person offend you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. ~ Mark Twain
R, SF, SHM, SHM, SHM, F, R, HM, SHM, R, HM, R, F, SHM, SHM, SHM, SF, SHM, 1st Place (Q2 V38)
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4th and Starlight: e-book | paperback

 
Posted : March 11, 2020 3:03 pm
(@wulfmoon)
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Got so caught up in real life stuff that I forgot to post about this on February 29th! My second pro published short story, 'Scars of Sentiment,' is now for sale in the U.S. https://www.amazon.com/dp/178755693X/re ... AEbACJ5V9H

Wonderful! Congratulations, LIz! Those are beautiful books!

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Posted : March 12, 2020 4:45 am
(@wulfmoon)
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Here's a different kind of success: Kickstarter. I'm running a small campaign to fund some audiobooks. 25% funded so far, in less than a day. Considering I gave myself a month, I think success is in the works. Smile

Best of success on your Kickstarter, Michael! You've got big plans; Kickstarter support can make them happen! Glad it's off to a good start!

Cheers!

Click here to JOIN THE WULF PACK!
"Super-Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler" won Best SFF Story of 2019! Read it in Writers of the Future, Vol. 35. Order HERE!
Need writing help? My award-winning SUPER SECRETS articles are FREE in DreamForge.
IT’S HERE! Many have been begged me to publish the Super Secrets of Writing. How to Write a Howling Good Story is now a #1 BESTSELLING BOOK! Get yours at your favorite retailer HERE!

 
Posted : March 12, 2020 4:47 am
(@andydibble)
Posts: 98
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Got so caught up in real life stuff that I forgot to post about this on February 29th! My second pro published short story, 'Scars of Sentiment,' is now for sale in the U.S. https://www.amazon.com/dp/178755693X/re ... AEbACJ5V9H

Nice! Something for me to read once I beat down my stack a bit.

First Place, Q1 Vol 36 Recently out!
"Deymons" in Mysterion: https://www.mysteriononline.com/2024/02/deymons.html
"Every Me Is Someone Else" in Diabolical Plots: https://www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-103a-every-me-is-someone-else-by-andrew-dibble/

 
Posted : March 16, 2020 6:44 pm
Henckel
(@henckel)
Posts: 465
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Got so caught up in real life stuff that I forgot to post about this on February 29th! My second pro published short story, 'Scars of Sentiment,' is now for sale in the U.S. https://www.amazon.com/dp/178755693X/re ... AEbACJ5V9H

Congratulations, Liz!!!!!!  fistinair

WOTF Stats
(2014) V31 – R
(2018) V35 – HM
(2019) V36 – HM, SHM
(2020) V37 – R, HM, SHM, Finalist
(2021) V38 – SF, SHM, SHM, HM
(2022) V39 – HM, SHM, SHM, SHM
(2023) V40 - HM, SF, tba, tba

 
Posted : March 17, 2020 10:25 am
(@michaelkingswood)
Posts: 59
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Here's a different kind of success: Kickstarter. I'm running a small campaign to fund some audiobooks. 25% funded so far, in less than a day. Considering I gave myself a month, I think success is in the works. Smile

Best of success on your Kickstarter, Michael! You've got big plans; Kickstarter support can make them happen! Glad it's off to a good start!

Cheers!

10 days in - 56% funded. wotf013

Hey on a related note, Dean is starting up a campaign to educate writers on Kickstarter and organize mutual support. The goal is to make writers better at campaigns but also to increase the Fiction presence on Kickstarter, and maybe turn it into a place readers will go to look for new cool books and writers sort of like how gamers do now. He set up a free course/forum on the subject, if anyone is interested:

SF x1
SHM x5
HM x18

https://michaelkingswood.com
https://ssnstorytelling.com
https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKingswood

 
Posted : March 20, 2020 4:56 am
(@wulfmoon)
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Here's a different kind of success: Kickstarter. I'm running a small campaign to fund some audiobooks. 25% funded so far, in less than a day. Considering I gave myself a month, I think success is in the works. Smile

Best of success on your Kickstarter, Michael! You've got big plans; Kickstarter support can make them happen! Glad it's off to a good start!

Cheers!

10 days in - 56% funded. wotf013

Hey on a related note, Dean is starting up a campaign to educate writers on Kickstarter and organize mutual support. The goal is to make writers better at campaigns but also to increase the Fiction presence on Kickstarter, and maybe turn it into a place readers will go to look for new cool books and writers sort of like how gamers do now. He set up a free course/forum on the subject, if anyone is interested:

Congratulations your Kickstarter is doing so well, Michael! Kickstarter is a great resource for getting projects off the ground. Much success to you!

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"Super-Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler" won Best SFF Story of 2019! Read it in Writers of the Future, Vol. 35. Order HERE!
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IT’S HERE! Many have been begged me to publish the Super Secrets of Writing. How to Write a Howling Good Story is now a #1 BESTSELLING BOOK! Get yours at your favorite retailer HERE!

 
Posted : March 22, 2020 7:50 am
(@jasmine-arch)
Posts: 3
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So, my story, On the Nature and Origin of Dragons, which got an HM last year, just got accepted by an anthology. At pro rates. I've sold short stories before (2 shorts, 2 flash pieces) but never at pro rates before!

(I'm still reeling, tbh)

 
Posted : March 27, 2020 7:37 am
Disgruntled Peony
(@disgruntledpeony)
Posts: 1283
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So, my story, On the Nature and Origin of Dragons, which got an HM last year, just got accepted by an anthology. At pro rates. I've sold short stories before (2 shorts, 2 flash pieces) but never at pro rates before!

(I'm still reeling, tbh)

Congratulations! wotf007 wotf010

If you are in difficulties with a book, try the element of surprise: attack it at an hour when it isn't expecting it. ~ H.G. Wells
If a person offend you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. ~ Mark Twain
R, SF, SHM, SHM, SHM, F, R, HM, SHM, R, HM, R, F, SHM, SHM, SHM, SF, SHM, 1st Place (Q2 V38)
Ticknor Tales
Twitter
4th and Starlight: e-book | paperback

 
Posted : March 27, 2020 7:48 am
(@scafontaine)
Posts: 119
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So, my story, On the Nature and Origin of Dragons, which got an HM last year, just got accepted by an anthology. At pro rates. I've sold short stories before (2 shorts, 2 flash pieces) but never at pro rates before!

(I'm still reeling, tbh)

CONGRATS!! That's awesome!

 
Posted : March 28, 2020 2:38 am
(@wulfmoon)
Posts: 3143
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So, my story, On the Nature and Origin of Dragons, which got an HM last year, just got accepted by an anthology. At pro rates. I've sold short stories before (2 shorts, 2 flash pieces) but never at pro rates before!

(I'm still reeling, tbh)

Yay, Jasmine! Congratulations, and may there be many more!

Click here to JOIN THE WULF PACK!
"Super-Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler" won Best SFF Story of 2019! Read it in Writers of the Future, Vol. 35. Order HERE!
Need writing help? My award-winning SUPER SECRETS articles are FREE in DreamForge.
IT’S HERE! Many have been begged me to publish the Super Secrets of Writing. How to Write a Howling Good Story is now a #1 BESTSELLING BOOK! Get yours at your favorite retailer HERE!

 
Posted : March 28, 2020 9:06 am
(@willshadbolt)
Posts: 39
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Daily Science Fiction just accepted one of my stories!

I first got the idea almost two years ago and wrote a total of five different versions, trying to get it right, so I’m extra ecstatic to see it sell!

R, HM, R, Pending

 
Posted : March 29, 2020 12:04 pm
Disgruntled Peony
(@disgruntledpeony)
Posts: 1283
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Daily Science Fiction just accepted one of my stories!

I first got the idea almost two years ago and wrote a total of five different versions, trying to get it right, so I’m extra ecstatic to see it sell!

Congratulations! wotf010

If you are in difficulties with a book, try the element of surprise: attack it at an hour when it isn't expecting it. ~ H.G. Wells
If a person offend you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. ~ Mark Twain
R, SF, SHM, SHM, SHM, F, R, HM, SHM, R, HM, R, F, SHM, SHM, SHM, SF, SHM, 1st Place (Q2 V38)
Ticknor Tales
Twitter
4th and Starlight: e-book | paperback

 
Posted : March 29, 2020 4:35 pm
(@willshadbolt)
Posts: 39
Advanced Member
 

Thanks!

R, HM, R, Pending

 
Posted : March 30, 2020 3:58 am
Dustin Adams
(@tj_knight)
Posts: 1352
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Awesome, Will!

DSF is fo' real.

Career:

1x Win
2x NW-F
2x S-F
9x S-HM
11x HM
7x R

 
Posted : March 30, 2020 4:53 am
(@andydibble)
Posts: 98
Bronze Star Member
 

Congrats Jasmine and Will!

First Place, Q1 Vol 36 Recently out!
"Deymons" in Mysterion: https://www.mysteriononline.com/2024/02/deymons.html
"Every Me Is Someone Else" in Diabolical Plots: https://www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-103a-every-me-is-someone-else-by-andrew-dibble/

 
Posted : March 30, 2020 11:18 pm
chuckt
(@chuckt)
Posts: 431
Silver Member
 

Congrats LIz, Jasmine, and Will!! Frickin awesome!

Chuck Thompson
6 Rs, 5 HMs, 2 SHMs

 
Posted : March 31, 2020 12:55 am
mikewyantjr
(@mikewyantjr)
Posts: 180
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My story, "Lavender Footsteps," was picked up for an acted out audiobook podcast that's starting up next month!

It's a paying gig, which is kind of crazy, but they're also still looking for new short stories in the 6,000-9,000 word range, so I figured I'd post the link (it's a tweet with an email) here in case anyone has a story that might fit.

https://twitter.com/TheMichaelFight/sta ... 91685?s=20

WotF Results:

R:6
HM:17
SHM:1
SF:3
F:0
Last: SF, Q2 v41

 
Posted : March 31, 2020 5:53 am
storysinger
(@storysinger)
Posts: 1500
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Wow, looks like a lot of success is happening here, congrats to all of you.

Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality-D.R.Sweeney
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2012 Stars in Our Hearts
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Posted : March 31, 2020 8:36 am
RETreasure
(@rschibler)
Posts: 957
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Congrats to everyone! DSF is a shiny sale, and who wouldn't love a podcast of their story?! Amazing!

V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: (P)F, SHM, F, F
V39: SHM, SHM, HM, SHM
Published Finalist Volume 38
Pro’d out Q4V39
www.rebeccaetreasure.com

Managing Editor, Apex Magazine

 
Posted : March 31, 2020 9:12 am
JVAshley
(@jvashley)
Posts: 340
Silver Star Member
 

Congrats Everyone! wotf010
It's so exciting to see forumites getting published!

~ J V Ashley

 
Posted : March 31, 2020 9:46 am
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