Another “Mystery” Acceptance Received (Contract Signed, Sent Back This P.M.)

For whatever reason — Covid? lazy spring weather? — the writing biz has been going through a fallow season of late, at least in this corner. Imagine my delight, then, in scanning today’s email haul, with one from a publisher with an attachment. Well, not every time, but often that will be the sign of a new success. The attachment, perhaps, a copy . . . or contract?

Bingo! It was a story acceptance, with contract included. Not the most major, maybe, in this case a reprint, but to be celebrated — the small, as well as the greatest to be cherished. The point of the writing: acceptance and publishing. What it’s about.

Quivering, bragging pen at the ready I opened the email, read down the text. . . . would be honored to have it included . . . attached the contract . . . But then a new paragraph: . . . are still reading stories and plan on finishing the TOC very soon, so . . . . Yep. Please hold off on mentioning any details for a bit longer.

So there you are. Another anonymous story will be appearing later (a mention is made of a hoped-for October release) in an unknown anthology, and there you have it! You heard it here first! But also, the plan is to announce, officially, the full table of contents later this month so, the contract signed and returned this evening, stay tuned for more news soon.