Finished 4th Round of 30:30 ......Six Brick Press Rejection

30:30

Just finished my 4th round and must admit to being relieved. I was about to opt out on a few occasions due to tiredness and flu and being unable to settle to write. So glad I kept at it though as I think I've got a few pieces from it that might be worth revising and fine-tuning. As usual, the support and fun were pantamount in
keeping going. It really is a special place. : )

Rejection from Six Brick Press

I got the following rejection from Bard. At least it's not a real keep-away-from-my-zine-in-the-future rejection. Bard seems to have a nice way about him. I might try again with him at some stage.

Dear Liz,

The selections for the next issue of Six Little Things have been made and I'm sorry to say your work was not among them, this time. Submissions for this issue numbered well over two hundred, surprising the pants off me, and it was difficult to select a final six. My final decision was based mostly on how the works fit the theme and how they fit together — my favorite of yours was "In The Kitchen With Chestnuts and Tomatoes" which had, for me, precisely the right balance of chaos and order. I really hope you'll let me see more of your work for future issues.

I truly appreciate your sharing your work with me. For any new magazine, that show of faith is always very reassuring. I appreciate your patience in awaiting a response.


yours,

Bard Cole, ed.
Six Little Things