Me: I hate this waiting game. I know they’re going to reject everything I’ve written, especially the longer story. I rushed it because the queue was growing and I was afraid my story wouldn’t make it in before they filled their story quotas. I don’t like how the story ended. Any reader can see … More An Early Morning Conversation
We have been with our cable company for thirteen years. They have provided our landline phone, cable t.v., and internet with less than stellar performance. We have wanted to switch to another provider, but due to FCC regulations, the company that provides service to areas only a mile away from us is not able to … More Cutting the Cable
Every summer, over the past five years, I become overwhelmed with my unruly hair. The humidity inflates each and every hair strand, making them stand on end. I end up looking like a long lost relative of Albert Einstein. Speaking of Einstein, he said,“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different … More My Wild Hair
I read an article recently, linked to a writer’s group to which I belong. The article was in response to a comment from Stephen King, “Outlines are the last resource of bad fiction writers who wish to God they were writing masters’ theses.” My friend’s post was to initiate conversation and opinion among the group. … More To Outline or Not to Outline
Currently, I am working on a dark Christmas story. Although I have a very fertile imagination, I wasn’t sure my mind could run in this direction. Typically, my writings have been for the purpose of informing, and recollections of past events that send a positive message. Writing horror, especially applied to such a fun holiday, … More Writing on a Different Path
I am sickened and furious! Typically, not an activist in any way, but, this story just broke yesterday and I am appalled, as should be any human being! We need to act now! I am calling for a BOYCOTT OF COCA COLA and ALL of their products and affiliates!!! Coca Cola Products: Coca-Cola (Coke)Diet Coke … More Call for Action!
While writing flash fiction and working on other, longer stories, I wondered about my lack of daily attention to this young blog of mine. Should I force myself to write something every day? Every week? At least once a month? Checking my old blog, which I began years ago to keep track of everything going … More Purposeful Writing
What would you think if someone offered to pay you for staying in bed for two months? This offer may sound enticing to over-stressed heads of households, but, there are some restrictions/qualifications before you can be considered for this job. You must be a healthy man or woman between the ages of 24 and 55 … More A Laid Back Job
During overnight tornadic storms, I try to stay awake and listen for the sirens which alert residents to move to their shelters. Those stormy nights are exhausting, the next day is usually non-productive. Yesterday was one of those non-productive days for me. Although I perform my daily chores by making breakfast, cleaning the kitchen, making … More Two Hours Lost
For my own benefit, as well as anyone who comes across my blog, I will be listing magazines who accept unsolicited manuscripts. Where possible, I will also include the writer’s guidelines. These sites are merely a listing of online publications who accept unsolicited manuscripts. Some of these organizations pay you for your submission while others … More Unsolicited Resources
Sue Marie St. Lee 