Scavenger Proof Arrives, Okayed and Sent Back

Another quick note for “The Writing Life.” Tuesday afternoon saw the arrival of a proof copy from BLACK INFINITY for my story “Scavenger” (see January 13, et al.). Read over it if you have time, and let me know if anything looks amiss. (There were no editorial changes.)

So early this evening I gave it a look, finding no problems, and sent the word back. We may recall that I’ve had stories in previous issues as well, specifically “Ghost Ship” and “Waxworms” (cf. October 21 2019 and August 8 2020, respectively), in an extremely classy, book-sized magazine specializing in reprints as well as new stories, with an ambiance recalling the darker SF of the 1950s and ’60s. And according to Editor Tom English, the issue to come, on the theme of “Renegade Robots,” may be the best yet: More pages, more art, more photos, more special features, more blood, sweat and tears.

For reasons including coronavirus (surprise!) it has been running late, but, from Editor English, [i]f possible, I’ll try to finalize and publish this monster by the weekend. If so, see you there?