Twisted Tongue are publishing my short story 'Under the Scarecrow's Watchful Eye' in May. This is all very good except I've just seen who else is contributing to the issue. They are a Frank O'Connor Short Story Award winner, Adam Shardlow, BBC writer and successful playwright, and another guy who just so happens to be the book reviewer for Third Alternative.

I didn't expect to be in such lofty company with my humble story, and feel a bit overawed by it - like a chimney sweep whose been mistaken for a gentleman.

JB

JB - well done! You should be proud, not overawed.

"Scarecrow" is a great story - congratulations!

I had a rejection from TT on Sunday - me living up to my optimist tag - but they said I could submit again(!)

Company of your peers, hey? Get used to it.

Sarah

Congratulations JB!
Very well done; You deserve it.

Saz

Yes - it's a great story JB. Well done!
S
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Congratulations, JB, well done. In years to come all of those other writers will boast about having been published in the same anthology as you!! Don't take the story down too soon, I'd like to read it. I've been a bit intimidated to read your stuff before as I never read fantasy but I will.

Ashlinn

Well, concentrate on just how good your story must be for TT to think it'll be in good company with the others! That's quite an achievement

Emma

Thanks everyone. I hope you don't think I'm posting. I did genuinely gulp when I read the line up!

JB

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Posting? Of course I'm posting! I meant boasting!

Congrats - good news, and even better company. Top stuff.

Congratulations, Wax. Excellent!

Great news JB, an agent will follow soon. S

Thanks everyone. Shika, I've sneakily included my WriteWords showcase address with my email on... just in case.

JB

That's brilliant news JB, hey how do you know the other writers included aren't thinking the same thing about you.

Julie
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Thnaks Jubbly. I could never dare to think like that, still I feel very honoured really, and that finally I may be getting somewhere.

JB

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Stray and in there I think. Long day.