Thursday 28 June 2012

Bits & Pieces


I thought I'd post a few items at once this morning, as a change from an author spotlight. I'll be doing fewer of those over the summer months as I'm going to the RNA conference at Penrith in mid July, then we're having a family cruise on the Meditteranean later in the month.

First of all, I'm honoured to be featured on the lovely Roses of Prose blog today where I've written about a couple of the historical places near here that are great for research. It would be lovely to see some of you there, if you have time!

I was delighted to find out that one of my short stories is being published in the August issue of Woman Alive magazine, which should be out soon. I've been a subscriber to this great monthly Christian woman's magazine for years - it's Ecumenical and not afraid to discuss controversial issues. The editor only uses an occasional story and I just happened to have a rather sweet romantic one with a slight twist that fitted summer!

If anyone is looking for an incentive to finish a longer short story or novella, here are two publishers looking for specific themed stories. Still Moments Publishing wants stories of between 5,000 and 15,000 words for their Christmas Magic Anthology - closing date July 28th, and they have limited space. The fairly new Red Queen Press is seeking re-imagined fairy tales for an anthology: contemporary stories for grown-ups - closing date July 15th.

Happy writing!
Rosemary

14 comments:

Myra Duffy said...

Thanks for the information,Rosemary -I may be inspired!

Rosemary Gemmell said...

You're welcome, Myra - hope it does!

Joanna said...

Many thanks, Rosemary. I shall have a look at these.

Your cruise sounds really lovely. You must be looking forward to it very much and it will give you all kinds of writing ideas as well as being a gorgeous way to relax.

Rosemary Gemmell said...

We really are looking forward to getting away, Joanna - and seeing lots of places!

Patsy said...

Congratulations on your short story publication.

Diane Fordham said...

Enjoy the conference Rosemary, many congrats on the story and thank you very much for those links x

Talli Roland said...

Looking forward to meeting you at Penrith!

Carolb said...

Congratulations on the short story, Rosemary.

And I'm sure the cruise will be fantastic and you'll really enjoy yourselves.

Deborah Carr (Debs) said...

Thank you very much.

I hope you're having a great cruise.

Rosemary Gemmell said...

Thanks, Patsy!

You're welcome, Diane!

Me too, Talli!

Thanks, Carol - it's going to be a busy month!

You're welcome, Debs - the cruise is at end of month!

Vikki said...

Thanks for the reminder about Red Queen Press. Now I need some inspiration to strike...

Rosemary Gemmell said...

Me too, Vikki!

Anita Chapman said...

Hi Rosemary, congrats on your short story being published in Woman Alive magazine! Hope you have a great time at the RNA conference and on the cruise (lucky you!).

Rosemary Gemmell said...

Thanks a lot, Anita!