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doomfiction's review
5.0
Ask any writer you know if they have any stories that get rejected time and time again, not because they are poorly written, but because the editor thinks that the story is 'too weird' or 'not a good fit' for their magazine. Every writer has at least one. The fun ones have much more. THE NEW FLESH was started to give these stories a place to call home. When I first started the blog, I wasn't sure if it would be a success or not. I mean, was there anyone who actually liked to read these kinds of stories? I know I did, but in order for the project to be a success, it'd have to have more than just me as a reader. Surprisingly, TNF was an instant success. The very first day I opened up for submissions, I had already accepted enough stories to last the entire first month!
Not too long after that, about six months or so., I asked Mrs. Suzie Bradshaw if she would like to assist me as co-editor and, to my relief, she accepted. in her time with TNF, Suzie brought in some great talent and was always a lot of fun to work with. Just short of our YEAR ONE mark, Suzie accepted a job elsewhere and decided to leave TNF. That's when I asked Brian Barnett if he would be interested in the co-editor position. Brian and I have worked together in the past with our TOE TAGS anthologies. Knowing his taste in fiction, his professionalism and great work ethic, I didn't even consider another before asking him to come on as co-editor. Brian has only been with TNF for a week now, but has already made his presence known. Truth be told, this anthology wouldn't exist if it weren't for Brian. He helped me go through the entire years worth of stories, 212 altogether, and pick output 50 favorites. Brian got all of the stories together and formatted them nicely into this free ebook.
I couldn't be more proud of THE NEW FLESH, my co-editors, and with the wonderfully talented authors whose stories keep our readers coming back again and again every day. I am in awe looking at this incredible collection of stories. Wow. We did good, everyone. Let's make YEAR TWO even better. :)
Keep it weird,
III
Not too long after that, about six months or so., I asked Mrs. Suzie Bradshaw if she would like to assist me as co-editor and, to my relief, she accepted. in her time with TNF, Suzie brought in some great talent and was always a lot of fun to work with. Just short of our YEAR ONE mark, Suzie accepted a job elsewhere and decided to leave TNF. That's when I asked Brian Barnett if he would be interested in the co-editor position. Brian and I have worked together in the past with our TOE TAGS anthologies. Knowing his taste in fiction, his professionalism and great work ethic, I didn't even consider another before asking him to come on as co-editor. Brian has only been with TNF for a week now, but has already made his presence known. Truth be told, this anthology wouldn't exist if it weren't for Brian. He helped me go through the entire years worth of stories, 212 altogether, and pick output 50 favorites. Brian got all of the stories together and formatted them nicely into this free ebook.
I couldn't be more proud of THE NEW FLESH, my co-editors, and with the wonderfully talented authors whose stories keep our readers coming back again and again every day. I am in awe looking at this incredible collection of stories. Wow. We did good, everyone. Let's make YEAR TWO even better. :)
Keep it weird,
III
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