Published!
by Kym on July 10, 2009
I won’t claim that I never thought to apply that word to myself because, humility aside, I’ve been hoping and striving towards that goal. Today is the first time and I feel gleeful and, truth be told, a little sick.
I haven’t worked much in the short story medium, and the end result was odd. It reads rather disjointedly and the overall effect is quite disturbing, but thankfully that seems to be what Noctober was looking for and now, here, I can see my own words, my strangely crafted story, visible for all the world to see.
I’ve read the other stories published in this month’s issue and have to admit they put mine to shame. And yet I think I’ll ignore that discomfort and focus on the honor of being included amongst such innovative writers.
And now, to find a paper bag to breathe into and then, yes, then some chocolate. I would hate to look back across the years to this moment and reflect that I neglected to celebrate it properly. Hmm…maybe I’ll start working on my novel again…
Cartoon courtesy of www.inkygirl.com
18 comments
CONGRATULATIONS, KIM!!!! I’M SO HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOU!!! WAY TO GO, WAY TO GO, WAY TO GO!!!! WOO-FRICKIN’-HOO!!!!!
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by L.T. Elliot on July 10, 2009 at 9:47 pm. #
Congratulations! I went and read your work. Very good indeed!
by Kazzy on July 10, 2009 at 9:54 pm. #
Kim,
GOOD for you. And every bit as wonderfully creative and engaging….you *should* be proud!
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by Bee Repartee on July 11, 2009 at 12:27 am. #
Congratulations! I read it and think it’s terrific. So proud of you!
Hee hee, that cartoon…it could be me….
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by Luisa Perkins on July 11, 2009 at 3:59 am. #
Congrats Kim!
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by Summer on July 11, 2009 at 5:48 am. #
I just realized I can’t comment over there so I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your piece. It’s one I think I will have to read over a few times to fully grasp everything you are trying to get across. That is not a bad thing.
It’s mysterious and heartbreaking and hopeful all at once. I think it’s brilliant!
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by Summer on July 11, 2009 at 5:50 am. #
You, my darling, are the queen. Just thought I’d tell you!
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by Eowyn on July 11, 2009 at 6:25 am. #
Going over to read it in a second . . . but let me just say that what you’re experiencing is normal. The whole, “CRAP! Now people are READING it and I’m not sure if it’s any good!” thing. Take a deep breath. I’m sure it stands up to everything else in the issue, and I haven’t even read it yet.
You’re just published now. Welcome to the world of freaks.
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by Annette on July 11, 2009 at 8:02 am. #
Wow, that’s awesome, Kim! Great job!!
by Beth on July 11, 2009 at 8:16 am. #
good on ya, mate! you are all sorts of amazing, and i am very, very glad for you.
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by nic on July 11, 2009 at 9:27 am. #
good for you!!! when my brian returns I’ll be sure to read it!!
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by Jenn on July 11, 2009 at 9:33 am. #
How EXCITING! Just hopped over there–such a wonderful piece of writing as always.
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by Amber on July 12, 2009 at 4:43 pm. #
Congratulations my friend!
Here I have been wondering where you are since I hadn’t seen a new post since the end of June, and then I just figured out that your feed has not been updating in my reader! Now I am off to see what I have missed…
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by Heffalump on July 12, 2009 at 8:23 pm. #
Yay, Yay, Yay for Kim! I am so excited and happy for you. This is a red letter, banner day for you. Party at my house in honor of Kim!!
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by Sandra on July 13, 2009 at 9:31 am. #
A big happy dance going on for you … with chocolate consumption :) !!
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by An Ordinary Mom on July 14, 2009 at 8:04 pm. #
Oh my goodness, that is so amazing Kym!! Congratulations!!! I’m marking this so I can come back and follow the link to read it, I can’t wait! And I really do hope you keep working on your novel…I want to read more!
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by Jaina on July 16, 2009 at 3:14 pm. #
Total congratulations! I don’t have time to read it just now but I will–can’t wait!
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by Heidi Ashworth on July 16, 2009 at 7:37 pm. #
Kim, I really think you are very, very talented. Just so you know.
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