into August

Existere has decided to publish "Stigma" in its upcoming Fall/Winter issue. I cannot describe how happy I am about this. The magazine is quite classy.

I've also had work accepted by Bolts of Silk ("Open Letter"), Oak Bend Review ("Transference"), Gutter Eloquence ("Misunderstood") and The Orange Room Review ("Residuum"). "Open Letter" is available at Bolts of Silk currently. [There's a slight typo in my name, but I'm sure the editor will correct that shortly.]

Despite the rejection from Rattle, I've been very blessed. July was a fantastic month for me.

stats for June-August 2009

Submissions stats:

( markets & details )

Jun-Aug 5: 118 rejections. 22 acceptances. 29 markets, with 14 accepting at least one piece.

Jun-Aug 30: 176 rejections. 41 acceptances. 51 markets, with 23 accepting at least one piece.

Acceptance ratio for Jun-Aug 5: 15.7% (actual %: 15.714286) (rep. decimal)
Market ratio: 48.26%

Acceptance ratio Jun-Aug 30: 18.9% (actual %: 18.894)
Market ratio Jun-Aug 30: 44%

Jun-Aug 30: 395 submissions. 62 acceptances. 10 pieces lost/never received. 8 pieces pending. 315 rejections. 86 markets, with 29 accepting at least one piece.

Acceptance ratio for Jun-Aug 30: 16.45% (actual %: 16.445623)
Market ratio Jun-Aug 30: 33.72%