The Full 
Story

The more I write, the more I submit. The more I submit, the more I am ignited to write. I love crafting a beautiful story. I find that half of the reward of submitting is having a deadline to finish the story. I enjoy the writing process, and I love doing the research to search out a place in the world where my story may find a home.

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It feels liberating to share my writing with the world. If it's a "no" from a publisher, then my piece hasn't found its home. Sort of like a bad date. I had a shit ton of "bad dates" before I found my one true person, love of my life, my sea turtle that can hold my weight and all of my dreams and sorrows. Every time I send out my work, I hope the story finds its home like I found my own with my sea turtle. 

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​​Now, I view each of my submissions as a win. If one more person reads my work, its one more person who has borne witness to the stories I am meant to share.​

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I started submitting my work three years ago. This past November one of my stories landed on a long list. I admit, it felt amazing, in the same breath each story I submit is a triumph for me. I put a lot of time, craft, energy, imagination, devotion, trust, and creativity into the stories I write.

 

Sending my work out in the world is an accomplishment. Below is a list of where I let my stories soar last year.

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