13

This is embarrassing. I was cleaning off the top of my desk a few minutes ago and discovered that I'd had an acceptance on May 23 that I had never recorded anywhere. Anyhow, this one is for a bit of writing-related non-fiction.

12

I received my 12th acceptance of the year today, this for an 8.800-word bit of crime fiction I submitted in June 2024.

11

I received my 11th acceptance of the year yesterday evening, after I hd already shut down the computer, for the PI story I submitted earlier that day.

Six

This evening I finished and submitted a 2,500-word PI story written in response to a submission invitation.

Of note, this is the first time in quite a while that I've completed and submitted two stories the same week.

Five

This morning I finished and submitted my fifth story of the year, a rather dark 1,400-word bit of crime fiction.

Four

This morning, I finished and submitted my fourth short story of the year, a 3,800-word story for an invitation-only music-themed crime-fiction anthology.

Three

A few weeks ago, I finished and submitted my third short story of the year, a 4,000-word private eye story that I forgot to note at the time.

10

I received my 10th acceptance of the year this afternoon. This one's for a mini-romance.

9

I received my 9th acceptance of the year this afternoon, a 5,300-word bit of crime fiction for an invitation-only anthology.

7, 8

Since my last post, I've received two acceptances. My 7th was for a how-to article, and this morning's acceptance, my 8th of the year, was for a mini-romance. The mini-romance was my first acceptance from this publication.

6

I received my 6th acceptance of the year this evening, this a 3,100-word bit of crime fiction. This will be my first appearance in this publication.

3, 4, 5

I'd behind in posting. Since my last post, I've received my 3rd, 4th, and 5th acceptances of the year. Today's was for a brief bit of non-fiction.

Two

I finished and submitted my second crime fiction story of the year. This one's a 3,900-word collaboration with my wife, Temple.

2

I received my 2nd acceptance of the year this morning, this for the story I submitted on January 1.

One

I wrote and submitted my first short story of the year today. It's an 1,800-word bit of light-hearted crime fiction written in response to an invitation.

1

I received my 1st acceptance of the year today, this for a reprint.

19 & 20

My 19th and 20th acceptances of the year: Last week I wrote the introduction to another writer's short story collection, and today I received an acceptance for a short story I co-authored with Sandra Murphy.

18

I received my 18th acceptance of the year yesterday, this time for non-exclusive podcast rights to a co-authored mystery story.

17

I received my 17th acceptance of the year this morning, this for a bit of crime fiction I co-authored with my wife, Temple Walker.

16

I received my 16th acceptance of the year this afternoon, this for a bit of crime fiction submitted in July.