Some Overdue Linkage

Sorry for the disappearing act the last few days, folks. A few things popped up that took my time away from the search for links and markets to pass along. But I'm back and with a few links that were passed along to me over the past few days.

First up are some links from Brian Lindenmuth. These are a series of articles that appeared in the Baltimore City Paper during the book festival that was held there recently. The theme for the series of articles was short stories.

Introductory article: http://www.citypaper.com/special/story.asp?id=18998

Short stories and Science fiction and Fantasy:http://www.citypaper.com/special/story.asp?id=18999

"Has a single James Joyce short story unduly influenced contemporary American short fiction?" -http://www.citypaper.com/special/story.asp?id=19000

"27 Writers on 27 Short Stories from 27 Authors" -http://www.citypaper.com/special/story.asp?id=19001 [everything from Cortazar to Iceberg Slim]

Brain also sent along a link to a great interview with Jeffrey Ford who writes sci-fi but passes along great insights into writing stories. http://www.nebulaawards.com/index.php/interview/jeffrey_ford_2009/

And this interview with RV Cassill, from Jack Bludis via the SMFS board, about the value of fiction writing. http://www.americanartists.org/art/article_interview_with_rv_cassill.htm

And Paul Brazill passed along this market link to Pulp Press. They publish 23,000 word novellas. I can't find where they pay anything upfront, perhaps royalties on sales? That's something you'll have to check if you decide to submit. Here's the url http://www.pulppress.co.uk/ Click on About for their guidelines.

The winners of the Watery Grave Invitational have been announced. A big congratulations to first place winner Hilary Davidson, Sophie Littlefield, who nabbed second place and to Keith Rawson landed in the third place spot. Head on over to The Drowning Machine and enjoy the stories. http://drowningmachine.blogspot.com/ A big round of Snoopy Dances for all the winners!!!