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Short story inspired by late father accepted in anthology...

Col BCol B
edited April 2010 in - Writing Tales
Just thought I'd share this with you...

My dad died in 1993 and some strange things occurred surrounding his death, which I sort of ignored but always remembered. I incorporated them into a short story called 'The Oak Tree' that was showcased over at Thrillers, Killers 'n' Chillers early last year.
Anyway after a re-jig and a cut of 200 words I submitted it to an 'exposure' anthology at Lame Goat Press and they accepted it. I'm chuffed because it's like a tribute to me dad.

Here's the list of acceptances for this flash anthol' (including two from our very own Lee Hughes!):
http://lamegoatpress.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=flash&action=display&thread=206&page=4

And for the really nosey, inquisitve, interested, bored or stalker types amongst you, I've done a photo gallery over at me blog, including the aforementioned 'Oak Tree'... feel free to leave comments.

http://colburysnewcrimefiction.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery.html

Comments

  • bochokbochok
    Congrats again!
  • LeeHLeeH
    Congrats Col, looking forward to sharing the pages with you bud.
  • PiperPiper
    Well done Col! That's great.
  • dorothyddorothyd
    edited April 2010
    brilliant news ... again ... you're serious on a roll, Col! Keep it going, what with this and TKNC as well, there's no stopping you!
  • RedRed
    Well done Col!
  • RosalieRosalie
    Great news, Col B, especially as it was inspired by your father. That will mean a lot to you.
  • KJKJ
    All good - well done!
  • LizLiz
    Well done Col! How lovely to be able to do that in tribute to your dad as well.
  • CarolCarol
    That's great news Col.
  • lexialexia
    Congratulations Col. Well done !
  • megrosemegrose
    Well done, Col. Great news.
  • KangarooKangaroo
    Well done Col. :-)
  • NefertariNefertari
    Well done, Col a great tribute to your dad.
  • Col BCol B
    Thanks a lot everyone.
    As ever, I appreciate your continued support and encouragement.
    The anthol' should be out in the summer.
    Now, back to the novel rewrite!
  • DaisyDaisy
    Congratulations - that's great news.
  • heatherheather
    Well done, Col. I bet your dad would be really chuffed.
  • cekaceka
    I read that oh, yonks ago and really liked it. Well done, Colonel
  • VericaVerica
    Congratulations! I liked the blog, but couldn't find the story.
  • Col BCol B
    Thanks a lot guys n gals.

    Verica,
    Like I said I did a re-write and tightened it, but the original from May '09 is here...

    http://thrillskillsnchills.blogspot.com/2009/05/oak-tree-by-col-bury.html
  • forget-me-notforget-me-not
    Congratulations Col!
  • littlewandalittlewanda
    That's brilliant, Col. Congratulations!

    I've submitted a piece to the same anthology, but still waiting to hear if it's been accepted or not.
  • Col BCol B
    LW,
    Mine was the 'flash' one (under 1,000 words), but there were a couple of others on the go too: the 'revenge' one is now closed. Finger crossed for you.
  • Celtic CCeltic C
    Well done, Col - I remember how striking that story was when it first appeared, it deserves a wider audience.
  • Patricia LesleyPatricia Lesley
    Nice!
  • Jay MandalJay Mandal
    Congratulations, Col B. Doubly special.
  • Col BCol B
    edited April 2010
    Cheers, CC, Patricia n Jay.
    And thanks to everyone.
    Ps. Nice to see you've sorted out your connection problems, Jay!
  • littlewandalittlewanda
    I've just returned home after a few days away to find an email informing me my story has been accepted for the 'Flash!' anthology. Another small success!
  • dorothyddorothyd
    congratulations!
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