So it appears that I’ve sold “Light Chimes” to Penumbra, for their Space Opera issue.
While I’m always tickled to make a sale, this one is particularly sweet for a couple of reasons. First, it’s a story I worked pretty hard on. It went through several drafts—going from 1000 words, to over 5000 words, and back down to 2800 words—before I hit upon a version I was satisfied with. And second—well, I’ve talked before about the importance of persistence. Folks, here’s a story that didn’t sell until its 43rd submission, a new personal best for me.
Never give up! Never surrender!
And look for “Light Chimes” in the March 2013 issue of Penumbra.
