Acceptance thread

[Randy D. Rubin]

Hey, way to go Cee Dub! And congratulations on your story publication OZMO! Excellent. Did anyone see my post about this parasite at The Horror Zine? Some guy stealing ideas and stories has me wondering who's reputable and who's not. Any reassuring feedback for the newby writers of the world?

[ozmosis7]

Thanks! And Gratz Caren btw if I hadn't said so.

No, where this about Horror Zine? If they are stealing concepts, that can be plagiarism as well, and they should be reported to the HWA and everyone else out there. Stealing a story is without a lawsuit. Do you have links to any of this? Or did it happen to you? What was his name too? Because I am wondering if it is the same guy that has been doing this for a while.

[Ben Staad]

Thanks! And Gratz Caren btw if I hadn't said so.

No, where this about Horror Zine? If they are stealing concepts, that can be plagiarism as well, and they should be reported to the HWA and everyone else out there. Stealing a story is without a lawsuit. Do you have links to any of this? Or did it happen to you? What was his name too? Because I am wondering if it is the same guy that has been doing this for a while.

On the horror zine website they list a website and a person they allege steal peoples work. At least I think that's what this guy was talking about.

[ozmosis7]

Ah, okay...found it. Ya that guy has several aliases and has stolen many stories. I know a few people that have had their stories stolen by him. Currently there is a lawsuit being pursued by a group I believe to put an end to it. Hopefully it keeps others from following in his footsteps.

[ozmosis7]

WOW! Nice to see Koontz is getting involved. I know the guy also took the cover off of an activision game and used as a book cover. I am guessing he won't be happy down the road.

[Ben Staad]

WOW! Nice to see Koontz is getting involved. I know the guy also took the cover off of an activision game and used as a book cover. I am guessing he won't be happy down the road.

He sounds like a real scumbag! If all that is true I hope and pray he gets what he deserves. Everything is so freaking tough in this industry and having someone do what he does just makes me sick.

[C.W. LaSart]

Congrats Ken! I tried looking into that Horror Zine thing but I got sidetracked-the story sounds familiar though. It is a scary thing, but I don't think it happens all that often if you stick to reputable sites. Use something like duotrope to help find places to submit.

[ozmosis7]

Thanks Caren. Ya I don't think it happens too often either. Of all the things I have seen, this guy has been the majority of it. Here is a direct link reposted for those curious about this.

http://www.thehorrorzine.com/Beware/...lagiarist.html

[peteOcha]

Thanks Caren. Ya I don't think it happens too often either. Of all the things I have seen, this guy has been the majority of it. Here is a direct link reposted for those curious about this.

http://www.thehorrorzine.com/Beware/...lagiarist.html

The guy is such a dumbass! He left the name of the original author in the book, lol.

[mlouisdixon]

Wow, I'm getting behind.
Let's see...
1. Yes it is Dark Recesses magazine that I'm editing. I just got confirmation today from our "spotlight" artist that he's on board. His art will be the cover and we'll be doing an interview and showing a bunch of his work. Love his stuff, but mum's the word for now.
2. Cograts Ken on your acceptance. Way to go! Keep it up.
3. Very cool C.W. It's nice to get that kind of recognition. Maybe you can work that into a blurb someday.
4. This guy who rips off people's work is not typical. I wouldn't worry about putting stuff out there just because someone might rip it off. Just make sure you check out who you're subbing to first.

MLD

[JJ Holden]

Okay-so this isn't an acceptance for a story, but it is acceptance in the most nerdy way! Jonathan Maberry just read my weekly blog where I posted it in a facebook writer's forum and he said he "Loved it!". This makes me feel giddy! Here's the link if you want to read it. http://www.cwlasart.com/?p=367

In my much lesser capacity, I'll mirror what Maberry said. That was a cool post Caren!

[C.W. LaSart]

In my much lesser capacity, I'll mirror what Maberry said. That was a cool post Caren!

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[Randy D. Rubin]

Thank you all for easing my mind on this issue. I found this site using duotrope, Cee Dub. I wish we had a way of rating these markets that was somewhat up-to-the-minute so to speak. I really appreciate the reassurances, my friends, MLD, OZMO, PETE, and of course, CEE DUB. Back to the SUB shop to sell me bloody wares...

[Craig Wallwork]

Recently been solicited to write a story for an upcoming issue of the webzine/.pdf zine Cannoli Pie (http://cannolipie.com/CannoliPieHome.html). It's going to be edited by author Caleb J Ross and will feature the talents of Brandon Tietz, Nik Korpon, Richard Thomas, Mel Bosworth, Chris Deal, Rob Parker!

This only ever happened to be twice before so it's a real confidence boost.

[peteOcha]

Recently been solicited to write a story for an upcoming issue of the webzine/.pdf zine Cannoli Pie (http://cannolipie.com/CannoliPieHome.html). It's going to be edited by author Caleb J Ross and will feature the talents of Brandon Tietz, Nik Korpon, Richard Thomas, Mel Bosworth, Chris Deal, Rob Parker!

This only ever happened to be twice before so it's a real confidence boost.

Congratulations! Must be nice having someone ask you for a story, and not having to send out submissions.