Early this morning, I signed a contract with Mystery Weekly for my short story, "The Damn Rodents Are Everywhere." I have already received payment. Publication date is to be determined.
I am stunned. I am also very grateful.
This short story was the final one Sandi and I ever talked about as we went to her cancer treatments. It was the final story I ever worked on there as she slept through chemo.
It means more than I can explain that this one finally has a publishing home.
Congratulations, Kevin!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kevin! "Mystery Weekly" is a great publication, and Editor Kerry Carter a joy to work with. I know this is a bittersweet accomplishment, but I have a feeling Sandi would be very proud, too. Looking forward to reading the story!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It comes with a lot of emotion.
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely sure she would be. She kept telling me that after she was gone, I had to keep going... and keep writing. Those last couple of weeks when she was home on hospice, she made me promise to do both more than once. I made that promise. Not realizing how hard it was going to be to do anything as I thought I was ready as there was plenty of warning of what was to come. Had no idea how stupid I was to think that.
To have it find a home with such a quality publication is incredible.
Thank you, Unknown!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kevin. You’re a terrific writer and an even better person.
ReplyDeleteWhat great news! I am so pleased for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you Aubrey. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSuperb!
ReplyDeleteI am beyond excited for you. Sandi and the Angels and dancing for joy!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rob.
ReplyDeleteMazel Tov!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kevin! Look forward to reading. Great title.
ReplyDeleteMaurissa
That is spectacular news!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bruce. Appreciate it very much.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maurissa.
ReplyDeleteWe had been talking about the story and saw something like three or four pest control trucks in a row at a stoplight. All different companies, but they were all lined up together like what you see when the utility trucks are headed to a wiped out area. I can not remember if Sandi said it or I did, but I do remember it happening, our laughing about it, and the title was born.
Thank you, Judy.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! Congratulations, Kevin. Now, you need to keep going, and keep writing, as she said. And, you've already been paid!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful news, Kevin! I can't wait to read it. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lesa.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time that payment long before publication deal has ever happened to me. A very pleasant surprise as well. Along with being the most any publication has ever paid me.
Thanks, Ben.
ReplyDeleteI honestly have no idea when it will be out. I am guessing the next several issues are planned out, so it would be late summer --what we often call November--at the earliest.
That's wonderful, Kevin (& Sandi). I can't wait to read your story!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elizabeth. I hope that, someway, somehow, she knows.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you, Kevin!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anita.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that, Kevin. How rewarding for you and the effort you put in to keep going.
ReplyDeleteMazel tov, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barry. You edited this one a couple of times. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThank you, TracyK. It has been a long time for that story.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kevin! I’m glad to see this.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Larry. It has been quite awhile.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you, Kevin! What a wonderful, heartwarming story!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shari.
ReplyDeleteJust saw this, Kevin. What fabulous news! I am so happy for you. Hope this encourages you to write again soon.
ReplyDeleteVery cool news! Thanks for sharing it. :)
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