eFiction Magazine

This month's eFiction magazine is now officially available on the Kindle store.  I know what you're saying...I don't have a Kindle...well, neither do I.  But I do sport an Android tablet and phone and there is a Kindle app for Android...and iphone, ipad, PC and Mac.  So, if you are sitting in front of a computer reading this, you are now out of excuses for not checking out this magazine.  Click on the link to the right and it will take you to the eFiction page at Amazon.

There is also no need for a special device or app at this point.  You can check out the website here.  Of course, make sure to bookmark the site since an issue is released monthly.  You can also check out their facebook page.

There are a number of great short stories in the magazine each month, and beginning in this month there are book reviews, two of which are written by yours truly.  The reviews have been published on my blog, but they have been touched up and added to, so you haven't actually seen them at their best (I hate admitting that).

eFiction "prints" stories from all types of writers in all stages of their writing ability, so if writing is something that you are into, check out the submit a story section of the website.  If you like writing book reviews, submit a review to the editor (on a side note, he is a really great guy, nothing to be scared of!  I'll admit, I was terrified submitting my first review, and second...third and fourth, but I shouldn't have been).  If you just want to have something available as a collection of quick reads, it honestly doesn't get better than this, you get a ten or so stories each month PLUS reviews on what novels to read (or not read).

I know it sounds like I'm selling, and that isn't like me, but this is something that I have found that is truly worthwhile.  There are a lot of excellent authors out there, and eFiction is giving them a voice, now all we have to do is listen.

Published

I recently came across a request on Reddit.com asking redditors to submit their book reviews to an online magazine.  I decided that even though I didn't think I had a chance, I would do it.  My reasoning was that it was good practice, getting rejected that is.  So, I went back through the few book reviews I had done that weren't for children's books.  I chose to submit "The Most Disturbing Short Story I've Ever Read."  I made only minor changes to the review, only a word here or there, trying to make it sound more well written.

I didn't expect to hear back from the magazine for a while, so I decided to go to bed and put it out of my mind.  Easier said than done.  Of course, I got involved in a few things before actually going to bed, and when it was finally time to climb between my sheets, I checked my email.  To my surprise, there was an email from the editor of the magazine.  I though, "Gee, that was fast."

I had to read the email twice before I actually believed what it said.  Of course, it didn't take long considering it was short and to the point.  Here is what he wrote:

Amazing. This is perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

I look forward to future contributions from you.

It will be published in the magazine April 2nd.

Let me know if you have any questions or comments.

All the best,

Doug


I jumped up and down so much that my husband had to grab me to get me to stop.  Needless to say, I couldn't sleep now.  I also couldn't stop smiling, giggling, or pacing the room.  Finally I did get to sleep, when the rush wore off. The next morning I was still excited, and still am a few days later.  I am a published book reviewer, my goal.  One of my many goals pertaining to writing.  I can't wait to see what God has waiting for me next!


If you want to check out the magazine, its eFiction Magazine.  Its free to view the magazine.