Friday, August 12, 2005

Zygote in my Coffee

I just got word from Zygote in my Coffee that I'll have a poem included in their next issue at the end of this month. I am inordinately happy about that for several reasons - Zygote is one of the zines that gets some respect. There are thousands of poetry zines - but reputable ones, well, not nearly as many. Besides, the poem they chose was "Cliche Me" which I really wasn't sure about, not very happy with.

And what makes it even better is that I submitted 6 weeks ago, and never heard a word. July's issue came out, and I belive an issue came out a few dys ago as well. I'm not usually pushy enough to send inquiries, but this time for some reason I did. Within a few minutes of sending the inquiry, I got a response! Apparently, they'd been trying to reach me, but several times recently my email account has had issues, twitches and downright seizures, and they kept getting a bounceback message! How rude of Road Runner to do that!

So that's my good news for tonight :)

***OOH ooh OOH gotta add this!
The latest issue of TMP Irregular, which will have "The Coming of Summer" in it will also include a poem by John Sweet! How's THAT for bing in good company!? He's one of my absolute favorite modern (modern meaning that he is super well published, googles up a library of results, and I've met him, on an internet poetry forum) writers!!!

13 comments:

  1. How come I don't find that on your list of poems?

    I'm gonna look again...

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  2. I just realized it wasn't listed over there too, and added it. There are a bunch that I haven't sorted through yet!

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  3. well, dummy me didn't notice you linked it....duh

    can I get you on pager for a min?

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  4. And Martin's in it too!

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  5. Erin! That's such great news! Congrats to you!

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  6. You're in good company then.

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  7. Just you wait! You're going to be BIG, kid! And I don't just mean with the pregnancy! Seriously, Erin. Good things come to those who wait. Your best work is brilliant and I can't even hold a candle to the work you write when you're just scribbling lines. Not to mention the fact you've been there for me. When I think about everything that's going on for you and all the good things you have going for you, I'm astounded that you even had time to show me your warmth, caring and encourage me in the facets of my life. Keep writing and have an awesome weekend! So happy for your good news! High five me! WOOHOO!! :-)

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  8. Congratulation Erin!!

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  9. I have to thank you. After you got accepted, I submitted to Zygote (all of four days ago), the poem I wrote for the fourth anniversary of 9/11 has been accepted. Pick up the Pieces will be in issue #49 and is due out 10/3/05.

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  10. oh, so thank you!

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