My short story, "Every Earth is Fit for Burial" was published in 2008 by Menda City Review. Several weeks ago the editor of MCR, Terry Rogers, notified me that of all the stories he published in 2008 he'd nominated mine and two others for the 2009 storySouth Million Writers Award. The award recognizes the best publications online in much the same way that the O. Henrys and the Best American series recognize stories in print publications. I was pleased to have Terry nominate me. That would have been enough.
But then about a month ago I learned that from the hundreds of magazines who nominated hundreds of stories I was chosen as one of the 2009 Notable Stories. That was a pool of stories narrowed down to 50 or so from the original hundreds. That put me over the moon. That would have been enough.
Yesterday I waited all day for the Top Ten Finalists announcement. I had no expectations. I'd seen the list of stories competing and there were some heavy hitting and well-known writers included.
But then last night, while talking to Robb on the phone, I went to the website one last time to see if the finalist news was posted, and it was. Robb was chatting in my ear as I scrolled down the page, and then I saw my name on the finalist list and I sucked in a double-lungful of air and yelped. He thought I was having a heart attack. I may have been. Seems I've endured so much rejection over the years in my endeavor to get published that reaching this point is wholly foreign and debilitating. In a really good way.
So, now the voting begins. Readers will decide who will win the Best Online Story of 2009.
You can participate by clicking here. Naturally, I'd love it if you voted for me.
Voting continues until June 17.
I can't imagine that I would win, but I'm already walking proof that crazy cool stuff can happen.
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Congrats! I wrote up a little blog post singing your praises. I have a readership of about 10 people, but hey, 10 votes are ten votes, right?
I already cast my vote.
BTW, it is a great story. I did not grow up in charismatic churches but I did grow up in small country churches. I recognize the people in your story, so to speak. (And the small country cemetery my grandparents are buried in boasts at least one body part buried in it! Maybe it is a requirement for them.)
Good luck, Cyn!
Posted by: Mary-LUE | May 18, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Well done, you! And I thoroughly enjoyed the read. What talent you possess...
Good luck to you!!
Posted by: Mel | May 18, 2009 at 08:47 PM