So, You Want to be Published
The trials of publishing.33 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I am catching up on my reviewing, and I wandered into this piece. Brilliant and witty piece. I love the names and the funny and clever satire.
Thank you for the smile.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022
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I am catching up on my reviewing, and I wandered into this piece. Brilliant and witty piece. I love the names and the funny and clever satire.
Thank you for the smile.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 29-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022
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Mary, I am delighted you found my little satire. Thank you for reading, Terry.
Comment from bob cullen
You are insane, but I mean that in a nice way. Maybe I should have said, insanely clever. I actually stopped by your site to read your interview with Jay Squires but I happened to glance at this one. Your humour is quite brilliant. I fear I'm going to spend the next few days reading the portfolio of an old retired guy (your words) called Terry Broxson.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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You are insane, but I mean that in a nice way. Maybe I should have said, insanely clever. I actually stopped by your site to read your interview with Jay Squires but I happened to glance at this one. Your humour is quite brilliant. I fear I'm going to spend the next few days reading the portfolio of an old retired guy (your words) called Terry Broxson.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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Bob, thank you for the six stars! LOL, I appreciate you kind words about being insane, it does help get through the day. Terry.
Comment from Gloria ....
This is terrific satire. I particularly like the Newly York which clearly must be head and shoulders about the New Yorker and that is saying something.
Great allusion to Stephen Glass and how terribly devastating that must've been.
But the good news is, Tom created FanStory where we call all develop interesting fictional premises.
Enjoyed this very much. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
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This is terrific satire. I particularly like the Newly York which clearly must be head and shoulders about the New Yorker and that is saying something.
Great allusion to Stephen Glass and how terribly devastating that must've been.
But the good news is, Tom created FanStory where we call all develop interesting fictional premises.
Enjoyed this very much. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 17-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
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Gloria, thank you for your review and comments. I am delighted you enjoyed the story. Terry.
Comment from TDLRasmar
So, if the story was submitted, how did it do? Teenage Mutant Beatles, not the Turtles that wrote "You can beat my shell, but I ain't coming out"? Nobody is left out. Poor Wendy Madoff gets compared to AOC. I have to say this paper goes all over the place. Nice satire.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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So, if the story was submitted, how did it do? Teenage Mutant Beatles, not the Turtles that wrote "You can beat my shell, but I ain't coming out"? Nobody is left out. Poor Wendy Madoff gets compared to AOC. I have to say this paper goes all over the place. Nice satire.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the review. The story, actually both the satire and The Sperm Donor were submitted. They said if I have not heard after three months they could not find a place for them. It has been a week. LOL, Terry.
Comment from GWHARGIS
Omg. I think I started to break out in hives at the executive editors improvements. I had that happen to one of my short stories in the mid eighties. When it got published the only part I truly recognized was my by line. I felt humiliated. But unlike your poor writer of the Sperm Donor, I did get a check. Lol. Loved the smart ass names and the banter back and forth.
Gretchen
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Omg. I think I started to break out in hives at the executive editors improvements. I had that happen to one of my short stories in the mid eighties. When it got published the only part I truly recognized was my by line. I felt humiliated. But unlike your poor writer of the Sperm Donor, I did get a check. Lol. Loved the smart ass names and the banter back and forth.
Gretchen
Comment Written 16-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Gretchen, thank you for the six stars!!! I love your story, and what happened to you, at least you got to go to the bank. I did submit both stories, but I am not holding my breath! Terry.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is very amusing. You submitted it, but did they buy it? Don't they like stuff that is hard to understand? This is great humor and easily accessible. Probably too good for them.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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This is very amusing. You submitted it, but did they buy it? Don't they like stuff that is hard to understand? This is great humor and easily accessible. Probably too good for them.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Carol, thank you for reading, I am delighted you enjoyed it. Terry.
Comment from evilynne
Oh, my goodness, you've made fun of everyone including yourself and FanStory. I am still giggling about the whole idea. It's a great piece of satire. Evi
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Oh, my goodness, you've made fun of everyone including yourself and FanStory. I am still giggling about the whole idea. It's a great piece of satire. Evi
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Evi, thank you for the six stars!!! I am delighted I made you laugh! If I get any kind of response from the magazine, I will post it too. Thanks, Terry...AKA...Mr. Blockhead.
Comment from Ann M
Not yet in this deep enough to get all the references, but it sure made me laugh. Loved the names, and the pace of the story. Did you really send in to the New Yorker?
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Not yet in this deep enough to get all the references, but it sure made me laugh. Loved the names, and the pace of the story. Did you really send in to the New Yorker?
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Thank for the six stars!!! Yes, I did send both The Super Lawyer and the satire to the NYorker. Terry.
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I'd love to see their response, once received....that took cajones.
Comment from John Ciarmello
I love this piece, Terry. Your genuine wit always seems to shine through in your work. You bring a smile to my face, my friend. The ending was a kicker! Great stuff! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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I love this piece, Terry. Your genuine wit always seems to shine through in your work. You bring a smile to my face, my friend. The ending was a kicker! Great stuff! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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John, thank you for reading and reviewing. Thanks for the kind comments. Terry.
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
Geeeeesh Terry, are there any controversial subjects you didn't touch on? What about "I can't breathe" or "Floyd" You publish this issue and I'm buying it just so I can keep up with that crazy lawyer.
Without searching I can't remember (Alzheimer's disease, you know, senior moments) but are you the Fanstorian writing that rich lawyer and three pregnant girlfriends' saga? Don't make me go searching.
Now this is good, early morning entertainment.
Thanks for giving me the heads up.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Geeeeesh Terry, are there any controversial subjects you didn't touch on? What about "I can't breathe" or "Floyd" You publish this issue and I'm buying it just so I can keep up with that crazy lawyer.
Without searching I can't remember (Alzheimer's disease, you know, senior moments) but are you the Fanstorian writing that rich lawyer and three pregnant girlfriends' saga? Don't make me go searching.
Now this is good, early morning entertainment.
Thanks for giving me the heads up.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Gary, thank you for the review, Yes I am that guy. This is my baptism in fiction. I am trying to have some fun with it. Both stories were sent to the magazine. The four-part story is now condensed into one longer story, The Super Lawyer. Terry.
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I love that Lawyer one. So, how much truth is there to it? Are you really that wealthy? If so, can you help me out with trhat Vette or Caddy? (chuckle)
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LOL, Pure fiction Mr. Eagle Eyes!