Author Archives: Catastrophe Jones
Pieces #2
The grey stone walls of the keep are silent and somber, cold in the moonlight, ice and blood pouring over the flagstones in the courtyard. This beautiful spring night has begun to lose its charm, unfortunately, as roiling clouds begin … Continue reading
Pieces #1
The stars were never closer. She reflected on this as she laid beneath the Perspex, staring at the heavens, breath fogging the clear barrier between herself and space. They were never closer, but their allure never seemed to fade. To … Continue reading
In it.
Found submission info for a well-known publisher who is, for the moment, accepting MS that aren’t attached to an agent. Excuse me while I pee myself. It’s the equivalent of getting a shot at one’s ‘Big Break’. Busy busy busy.
Rejection
Not a big deal — I didn’t put my heart and soul into it. I’m slightly astonished that it was rejected so quickly; I’m sort of hoping it meant that it was rejected out of hand due to a lack … Continue reading
Submission
It’s what it means. You give yourself over to someone, or something, else. Some other entity controls, at least for a time, some aspect of you. So — I sent in something, finally. And now the waiting. While I wait, … Continue reading