tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392423252885054374.post1498024965819586792..comments2023-07-29T02:57:04.218-07:00Comments on TW Brown on zombies, Border Collies, and the Indie writing scene...: A few words about anthologies.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18208090229756379880noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392423252885054374.post-51755824885777344272012-09-24T00:07:33.733-07:002012-09-24T00:07:33.733-07:00So does this affect the "Round the campfire w...So does this affect the "Round the campfire with..." series? It is a sign of the unfortunate times that the average reader has forgotten the pleasure of the "quick kiss" of the short story. Instead it seems they have turned monogamous with their relationship of the good old tale. Not a bad thing, going steady with a tale, but still I will miss the quick kiss in the dark from a beautiful stranger that is the short story anthology...now as a writer, things like anthology's are a godsend for the beginner between works of their art; it was how I came to be in the world of readers as a writer myself. However I can completely understand the decision, a rose can only grow if it is pruned. As for the standard of work, it is down to the writer to break the bonds of his imagination and become a pioneer, otherwise he will become lost and forgotten very quickly. So I urge my fellow writers to up their game and in doing so bring a little more respect for the Indie community. Forgive the ramble, I could go on forever(as you well know, ha ha.) so I'll take my leave. Keep up the great work. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392423252885054374.post-91150215110168190932012-09-23T14:41:32.791-07:002012-09-23T14:41:32.791-07:00I just picked up your series and I ave to tell you...I just picked up your series and I ave to tell you that I absolutely LOVE your writing. I am sure you get that alot, but know that you have a fan in me. I have always watched zombie movies, ever since I was a child and have an odd fascination with them. I never picked up a zombie book until three days ago. I couldn't stop reading all your Zomblogs - got through those in a day and a half and am now onto your Dead series. <br />As an avid reader and writer I am very picky about what I read - if I'm not caught in the first few pages I will set the book down and never pick it up again. <br />Keep doing what you're doing and thank you! K. Canalesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392423252885054374.post-78551712333952289382012-09-22T14:51:15.557-07:002012-09-22T14:51:15.557-07:00I'm sorry I missed submitting for your MIDNIGH...I'm sorry I missed submitting for your MIDNIGHT MOVIE CREATURE FEATURE anthologies. That's something I would enjoy. :) Well, it sounds like you're doing a great job with them. In my experience, anthologies are mainly about exposure (and sometimes for a good cause, which makes it even better). But another reason I will do one is because the theme inspires me to push aside projects I already have and squeeze in something new that I probably wouldn't have taken the time to write otherwise. Accepted or not, it's always a good thing to have a new story. Plus, you get to share a book with some authors you might not know. As well as with some you do know or at least respect. Those are the reasons I will detour and submit on occasion.<br /><br />I have been invited to submit now and then, and I felt honored by the invitations, but the stories would not automatically be accepted. I don't see anything wrong in that case. It was for the sake of bringing quality submissions, and that should always be the priority. :)Lori R. Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02208728430011542751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392423252885054374.post-6530514242932985632012-09-22T11:02:48.759-07:002012-09-22T11:02:48.759-07:00I love anthologies... you are right they introduce...I love anthologies... you are right they introduce us readers to writers I would have never have tried out, some are now my firm favourites. Maybe you need a circle of readers to give votes on what goes in and what does not??<br />fluffyredfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681362812751111123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392423252885054374.post-78393452908080273822012-09-22T09:13:07.936-07:002012-09-22T09:13:07.936-07:00Thanks for the comments and the compliments. I do ...Thanks for the comments and the compliments. I do believe I left out one component in my post: subjectivity. I can not say how many times the story that I scored LOWEST of those accepted is mentioned as a favorite from a reviewer. The scores and acceptance are based on what appealed to ME as the editor. I am NOT the "be all, know all" when it comes to a good story. Just because it didn't make my cut does not mean that it won't thrill another editor.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208090229756379880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392423252885054374.post-83217116173820178412012-09-22T08:53:25.983-07:002012-09-22T08:53:25.983-07:00I was rejected for MMCF 2 and while disappointed c...I was rejected for MMCF 2 and while disappointed can't wait to read what was selected. As a writer I love the opportunity to produce a story for a selection process that I think (in the case of MDP) is fair and thorough. Thank you for requiring quality work from your authors and thanks for all the authors out there willing to produce quality work no matter where the story goes. I love the variety of your anthologies and the sweet rejections you send out. Keep up the great work in encouraging authors. We need more products like what you produce in the market. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com