Who Has Two Thumbs and is Now a Member of the SFWA? This Guy!

This is not something I ever actually considered happening. But as of July 8, following publication of my short story, "Beldame," in Diabolical Plots and after my application was approved, I am now officially an associate member of SFWA--the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America. This means I am now a member of both SFWA and HWA--the Horror Writers Association.

No, this doesn't come with a trophy or honorarium, but it feels really good to be acknowledged.

But that's not enough! Next stop... Active Member status!

"Beldame" to be Published at Diabolical Plots

Aaaaaaaaaaaghhhhh!

It has finally happened. One of my short stories, "Beldame," a modern fantasy that is probably my most upbeat (so far) tale will see print in a major market, Diabolical Plots. From what I can tell, it should be published either online or in an e-book anthology sometime next spring.

Besides the fact that I'm over-the-moon excited to see one of my personal favorite stories reach the public, I feel a need to just brag for a moment:

Diabolical Plots is a major science fiction/fantasy zine and is actually an SFWA-qualifying market. This means that I will be able to join the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America as an associate member after "Beldame" is published.

So, to recap:

"Beldame." Aaaaaaaaaghhhh!

Diabolical Plots. Aaaaaaaaaghhhh!

SFWA. Aaaaaaaaaghhh!