The asseptinss dance–acceptance, to those who don’t speak my language–is much shorter than the bejection dance, because there aren’t so many emotions to work through. The asseptinss dance is short and sweet, but you do it every time you think about the acceptance you just got.
Oh, by the way–I SOLD A STORY!!! ::doin’ the asseptinss dance:: Ahem. Yes.
The story was bought by Dark Valentine, “a literary magazine bringing you dark fiction of the highest order.” Dude–I’m of the highest order, man. ::asseptinss dance::
It’s a story about the fulfillment of a prophecy, and I called it “The Prophecy”, but the editor thinks–and I agree with her–that it’s a pretty lame title. So I need to come up with another one. The story will be part of the magazine’s October “31 Days of Dark Fiction” fiction fiesta. ::asseptinss dance::
Anyway, here’s how the dance goes:
You read about the acceptance. You poing like Kiki from Sluggy Freelance.
You go tell somebody. First, holding the acceptance letter or email in your hand, flail your arms like Kermit. Make your announcement, then do the Snoopy happy dance.
Repeat as necessary.
I’ll let you know when I think of a good title for that story. You know–the one I just sold. ::assiptinss dance::
UPDATE, 7-19-12 – sold a BOOK! https://marianallen.com/2012/07/now-it-can-be-told/
WRITING PROMPT: What does your main character do in the face of triumph?
MA
Joanna
August 8, 2010 at 8:44amWay to go. How are you going to spend the money? Ha Ha I know, we’ll go out to eat next week! Keep up the writing, it’s better and better.
Sara Deurell
August 8, 2010 at 9:24amYaaaaaay! *poing poing!* Congrats!!!
Carol Preflatish
August 8, 2010 at 11:12amCongratulations, Marian! I knew it would come.
M. T. Logan
August 8, 2010 at 12:48pmWonderful news! Congratulations! It couldn’t happen to a more deserving writer.
Patricia Stoltey
August 8, 2010 at 4:21pmYay, Marian! That’s excellent. And I love your description of the poing and the dance. Very fun post.
T. Lee Harris
August 8, 2010 at 4:31pmGRATS!!
AlexJCavanaugh
August 8, 2010 at 4:35pmCongratulations!
And I absolutely do not dance…
Marian Allen
August 8, 2010 at 6:27pmThanks, everybody! I’ll let you know when the story is up. Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out my Stories tab. There are some freebies at the bottom of the page!
MA
Kaye George
August 11, 2010 at 11:44pmWhich issue? I’m in the September one! I love that publication! My illustration is gorgeous! Maybe we’re together?
Marian Allen
August 12, 2010 at 7:35amI’ll be in the online October fiction fest. I’ll look for your story in September. 🙂
Kaye George
August 12, 2010 at 10:26amYAY! Congratulations!
Marion Driessen
January 27, 2011 at 3:52am*jumps around with you* You must be SO happy 😀 Well done Marian!!