I recently discovered a really awesome blog that asks fiction periodical publishers six questions about their submission processes. The blog recently featured The Back Alley (where my Derringer-nominated short story "The Right to Remain Silent" (click on the link and scroll down to hear the podcast) was published last year; the same story that was reprinted this year in my anthology, FIVE UNEASY PIECES (note the awesome cover to the left) -- okay, commercial over :)) and Spinetingler Magazine, which are both approved by the Mystery Writers of America (i.e., if your story is published there, it qualifies for Edgar Award consideration, plus the money you earn counts toward full MWA membership-- nice perks).And, if you're into writing short stories, don't forget the Writer's Digest Short Story Competition is coming up. The deadline is November 1, 2010, so prepare to enter your 4,000-word or less short story (in one of five specified genres) soon.
Finally, MediaBistro is holding an eBook Summit Book Pitch Contest. If you're a self-published author seeking an agent or publisher and looking to hone your pitch, you may want to consider this. If nothing else, it'll give you an excuse to take a trip to New York City and hang out with a bunch of publishing people. Hey, it's a write-off ... :)
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