I got published... sort of.

Cafe Society
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(Just to make sure, I checked with a Mod. and he gave me the ok for this…)
Just like in the title…

A few short stories I submitted for a project were picked up, and are being published!

But I’m not getting paid. In fact, nobody is.
Here’s the deal… it’s a book that is being sold as a fundraiser for ongoing Gulf Coast rebuilding and such.

The premise is a bit odd… well, how about I quote from the website:

I’m very excited for this whole thing, both because it’s the first time I’m getting put out in print, and because it’s for such a good cause.

Anyone interested in checking it out can see a sample story and ordering information HERE.

I’ve got to say, writing the ending of a story, while trying to provide enough backstory so that it makes sense was a unique challenge.

(I am Ray Brandle, I’ve got 2 stories in there… if anyone orders it, I’ll be happy to sign it if you send it to me. heheh)

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Very cool.
You need to change the thread title to get rid of “sort of.”
Published is published. Congratulations.

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Yes. That’s published: you were chosen for an anthology.

You didn’t have to pay for the privilege, which is good.

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Indeed. Several people have said the same sort of thing… published is published.

I’m wondering if I should include this in a writers introduction letter when I finally start farming out my childrens book.

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I love supershort stories. (the anthology “Sudden Fiction” is a favorite of mine)
Congratulations! Not only are you published, you are contributing to a great cause.

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Congratulations!

Yes, you definitely should. This is a legitimate writing credit and should be claimed as such.

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Congratulations!

(bolding mine)

Query letter. And yes, you should.

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Excellent. Thank you both for the advice.

And also… Query letter. Noted.

(If you can’t tell, I’m pretty new to this whole thing… though I am reading more all the time)