Jersey Devil Press just accepted "Beta Geminorum" for publication. Thanks to them, Nick, Merrilee, Mick, JJ, Ben, and everyone who's given me advice and encouragement.
Next we query editors and agents about the novel.
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3 comments:
Way to go Brian! Let us know when it is up :)
Awesome! Well done!
I hope this is the first of many!
Thanks again. I'll definitely let you know. Should be their January issue.
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