Yeah, whatever

[devi]

Months and months ago now, I sent some writing to Smoke: A London Peculiar, which is a very cool little magazine about forgotten and non-obvious bits of London. I got a mail back from one of the editors, saying he liked my stuff, but he'd have to talk to the other editor to see if it could go in.

Having worked on a magazine, I knew I shouldn't get all excited yet. I started muttering to myself 'Don't get excited, don't get excited'. I waited. Time went by. Some more time went by. Autumn turned into winter. I continued to tell myself not to get excited.

The trouble with this is that I just had a very nice mail from the editor saying that the other editor likes it too, and they want to put it in the next issue. And I've successfully trained myself not to get excited. Whoops.

Comments

[trishna.livejournal.com]

That's great! I look forward to reading it. Any idea when that next issue is coming out? I forgot to buy the last one, so I hope I can find it in a shop somewhere. I enjoyed the first issue. Congrats!

[bluedevi.livejournal.com]

I've just asked him when he thinks it'll be out. Nothing yet. Their schedule seems a bit on the floaty side. But they're doing a reprint of Issue 2, apparently, so you should be able to grab one...

[ki.livejournal.com]

ooh. d'you think it's order-able from the states?

[bluedevi.livejournal.com]

They seem friendly people, and put a lot of energy into putting the thing together and distributing it on their bikes (!) - I think they'd be pleased and flattered if you were to get in touch, and probably only too happy to help :)

[strange-powers.livejournal.com]

I'll get excited for you then:
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111

(bows) Ithankyou.

[bluedevi.livejournal.com]

You know, I think your excitement's contagious. I haven't got butterflies in my stomach yet, but I think I just managed a very small caterpillar. Give it time :)

[gothwalk.livejournal.com]

I recommend not just time, but plenty of leaves to eat, and a warm dry place to cocoon in.

Incidentally, you should go to the Butterfly Farm in Stratford-upon-Avon. It's fantastic.

[lathany.livejournal.com]

Congratulations ! When is it due to come out ?

[bluedevi.livejournal.com]

The editor blokey says late Feb/early March. He has to do his tax return first. :)

Re:

[mzdt.livejournal.com]

nah, he's done that now. Or his ex has for him, rather. He's dithering over photos now... ;-)

Looking forward to the article; what's it about? And will it need pictures?

Re:

[mzdt.livejournal.com]

scrub that; you should illustrate it yourself, and I hope you've offered that to Matt...

[mooism.livejournal.com]

*grins* <span style="voice-family: 'Mr Burns'">Excellent!

Yay!

[triskellian]

That's really exciting :-)

[the-heiress.livejournal.com]

Hurrah! I have a sore throat today, so I can't say any more.

[lzz.livejournal.com]

Hooray! I shall be excited for you. :-)

[cartographer.livejournal.com]

Oh very cool. Congratulations dude!

[addedentry.livejournal.com]

Ha ha, I've seen Smoke on sale in Borders therefore u r a SELLOUT.

I mean, I hope it sells out. Yes. Well done.

[bluedevi.livejournal.com]

I can't be a sellout. I'm not being paid!

Or maybe that just means I'm selling out for nothing, which is worse. :)