On August 1st 2006, I submitted an essay to a writing contest. The essay is titled What Would Your Mother Say? It would, of course, be amazing if the essay places and gets published on the website (see link for Memoirs, Inc.) but I am happy with the mere fact that I put the revision work into it and made the deadline.
Monthly Archives: August 2006
Vacation
We are home safe and sound from our annual camping trip in Michigan. Fortunately, I took two weeks vacation from work so I have a few more days to play (and recover). We had a great time with each other, spent time with many close friends, met some fun folks and came home with new music to listen to. The camper was excellent, as expected. Bubba and Mr. Whiskers survived without us and appear rather happy we are home, sticking close by us. Adjusting back to the ‘real’ world…
Tiny Golden Feet
I submitted another essay titled Tiny Golden Feet in January 2006 for an edited book. I recieved a phone call on May 12th, 2006 to let me know it was accepted. I will get two free copies of the book and $100 for my efforts. This is my first “real” publication in that I will be paid. I learned a great deal about the process of publication, mostly that I have a lot more to learn.
Circus
I submitted an essay for a book titled Realness Is Overrated in January 2006 and have not heard anything. Not even that it was rejected, assuming that is the case by now. The essay is titled Circus and discusses different phases of my life where I “passed” or not in regards to sexuality or gender. I recently re-read the essay though and realize that I was not clear enough on my theme(s)… something I am working on after this latest class that I took in June 2006.