tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post8848239906523700584..comments2023-10-21T21:54:39.121+13:00Comments on Tim Jones: Books in the Trees: Getting Science Fiction And Fantasy Published In New Zealand. Part 1: Short FictionTim Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856414700019368658noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-58006384454849694992010-09-29T13:13:52.010+13:002010-09-29T13:13:52.010+13:00Thanks so much, KayEm - I'm glad you are enjoy...Thanks so much, KayEm - I'm glad you are enjoying "Transported".<br /><br />Re "When She Came Walking" - the ending was always the part of that story I was least satisfied with. When <a href="http://www.strangehorizons.com/2001/20010924/when_she_came_walking.shtml" rel="nofollow">Strange Horizons kindly accepted the story</a>, they requested a number of editing changes, and one of them was to tighten up the end of the story, which, they felt, went on too long beyond the climax. Your comment makes me want to go back and take another look at the original ending!<br /><br />The good news - at least, I hope it's good news - is that I have an idea for a novel set in the world of this story - but I need to get my current novel finished first.<br /><br />Speaking of novels, I enjoyed finding out about yours!Tim Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856414700019368658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-67955249107951516302010-09-29T12:22:51.103+13:002010-09-29T12:22:51.103+13:00If part 1 is anything to go by, Tim, am eagerly aw...If part 1 is anything to go by, Tim, am eagerly awaiting part 2. Very useful info. And am enjoying your short stories, especially When the delightful Ms Quigley Came Walking. Like your quirky style. Perfect blend of SF and reality. Wish the ending could've been a bit more stretched out.Khoty Mathurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706537182743683089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-53722969238377196982010-09-28T17:50:17.450+13:002010-09-28T17:50:17.450+13:00Thanks, Ripley. Part 2 is mostly written - I just ...Thanks, Ripley. Part 2 is mostly written - I just need a spare half-hour or so, when my brain isn't too fried, to finish it off. You are definitely welcome to post both parts on the SpecFicNZ site - I meant to email you to this effect, but (like a lot of other things this month) I didn't get round to it...Tim Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856414700019368658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-17698305042437848162010-09-28T17:23:40.613+13:002010-09-28T17:23:40.613+13:00Tim,
Great summation of the fantastic workshop you...Tim,<br />Great summation of the fantastic workshop you did at the Con. I am eagerly awaiting Part 2.<br /><br />Also, hoping we can post this as a permanent article on the SpecFicNZ website. Let me know if that is okey-dokey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-39065597876833509622010-09-16T23:29:29.841+12:002010-09-16T23:29:29.841+12:00Thanks, Alicia! Yes, I did - there's a wee not...Thanks, Alicia! Yes, I did - there's a wee note to that effect at the top, but I must admit it is rather hidden.Tim Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856414700019368658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-8419962013892559712010-09-16T22:25:45.763+12:002010-09-16T22:25:45.763+12:00Great post - did you deliberately coincide it with...Great post - did you deliberately coincide it with Spec-Fic week?AJ Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625252892255925438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-56386354598448145032010-09-16T15:37:44.362+12:002010-09-16T15:37:44.362+12:00Great post with some useful publishing opportuniti...Great post with some useful publishing opportunities pointed out. It's fantastic that Kiwi writers to have some excellent local places to try as well as submitting overseas.Debbie Cowenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345631448431031295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-60202564580170991642010-09-16T15:35:16.474+12:002010-09-16T15:35:16.474+12:00Thanks, Amanda! It's definitely worth a go - I...Thanks, Amanda! It's definitely worth a go - I know a comparatively new writer (not spec fic) who had a story accepted there recently.Tim Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856414700019368658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264914780516321436.post-77451261053867364652010-09-16T15:29:44.019+12:002010-09-16T15:29:44.019+12:00Not sure what National Radio's approach or acc...Not sure what National Radio's approach or acceptance of spec is, but they do run a lot of short stories.<br /><br />Submission guidelines at this link:<br /><br />http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/drama/dramainfo/short_story_guidelines<br /><br />I think I may submit to them, even just to feel out their receptiveness to spec.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052683734021511834noreply@blogger.com