Seven

I finished and submitted my seventh short story of the year this afternoon. It's a 4,400-word bit of crime fiction written for an invitation-only anthology.

9

I received my 9th acceptance of the year a few days ago. It's a 1,600-word bit of crime fiction.

Six

I completed my sixth short story of the year this morning. This one's a 1,350-word humorous science fiction story. I found an almost-complete draft on my computer, finished it, and now don't know where to send it.

8

I received my 8th acceptance of the year this morning, this for a 1,400-word horror story.

7

My 7th acceptance of the year is a reprint. In this case, the editor contacted me.

Five

I completed my fifth short story of the year, a 1,600-word bit of lesbian erotica I started June 13, 2009.

I haven't written erotica in years, and I have no idea where to submit the story.

6

I received my 6th acceptance of the year yesterday evening, an unexpected request to reprint one of my crime fiction stories. It feels nice when the editors come to me.