How Things Shake Down

I took a moment the other day to look through the reader list for the NULC. It was a rather surprising venture - my university was practically shut out. Talk about irony. It did make me feel better not to see a few specific names on that list. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I am glad that some of my peers didn't make the cut, but more that knowing the quality of their work I feel that the accepted submissions must have been incredible, and that makes me feel better about not getting in. So even though I know that they don't read this blog, here's to Jeff Z., Adrian S., Ammon N., and Camden - Write on.

In other news, Elyena called me at work the other day and said, "You got an envelope from the English Dept. It's thick, so it must be good news. Can I open it?" I said yes and she did. And it was good news. "A Day in the Sun" won an Honourable Mention in the Department Writing Contest. That's $15 bucks for our entertainment whims. It was a nice confirmation that I am not totally off track with my Tales. Last year the winners were amongst the aforementioned writers and I am sure the stories were just as good this year. So good news all over the place. Write on.

R.

You Never Can Tell What You Might Find

You all know I have an emphatic love for '63 and '64 Ford Galaxies, and since I can't find/afford a real one yet I settle for toys. On a recent road trip along I-80 we stopped at a Flying J in Wyoming. They happened to have a toy section, and I happened to flip through the cars. What a find - a '64 (which has been the more difficult to find, and my favorite of the two) in Candy Apple Red. It is made by Pro Rodz, the Stylers series. A fine specimen to hang in the office. Write on.

R.

No NULC for Riotimus This Year

It looks like “Toll Man” and “Pluck This Jewel . . .” didn’t have what the NULCers were looking for this year. Since it has been a while since I posted about my real writing efforts, and since I received the rejection letter today, it seemed like the moment for a post. Writing those stories was an incredibly satisfying experience. Win or lose, they are a few of my favorites. Write on.

R.