So you may or may not be aware that I’ve recorded a few audiobooks. One of them being “Electric Blues” by Shaun McCoy, a wonderful story about a depressed, obsolete robot named Arty.

Here’s a synopsis if you aren’t familiar with it:

Meet Arty PA3025. He’s a robot, and he’s depressed. Unemployed and horribly obsolete, his future looks bleak – and that’s just what he tells his programmer-cum-therapist, Knickers. But then he meets Madeline, an ornery senior with a pair of arthritic cats and a fear of modern electronic accoutrements. They team up, an outdated robot and a senile old woman, to begin together a quest for relevance in an all too cold and uncaring world.

Well, I have 5 promotional copies I would like to give away.  If you are interested in listening to it, all you have to do is leave a comment and your email or if you’d rather, you can send me an email at gabrielleolexa at gmail dot com with your info, and I’ll send you a gift copy via Audible.  The only thing I ask for in return is an honest review.

You can click here and listen to a snippet.

“Binary Jazz” is a sequel and is available in both paperback and on the Kindle.

I think the only thing I’m  ever going to be is a mom.

Rejection Letter #47 – Red Bridge Press: Rivet: The Journal of Writing that Risks

Dear Gabrielle Olexa,

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read “Jenny of Lebanon.” After careful consideration, we decided the work was not a good fit for Rivet.

We wish you all the best with your writing.

Sincerely,
The Rivet Editors

When I get to 100, I’m going to write out “100” in cupcakes and then eat them all.  It won’t be long.

Rejection Letter #46 – A Public Space – Emerging Writer Fellowships

Dear Gabrielle Olexa,

Thank you for your application to the APS Emerging Writer Fellowships. We received approximately 1,200 applications and appreciate your patience while we read all of the work that was submitted to us.

We were grateful for the chance to read your letter and your piece, but unfortunately your application has not been successful. We’re sorry to disappoint you, and wish you luck in placing your work elsewhere and pursuing other opportunities for emerging writers.

Applications for the 2015 APS Emerging Writer fellowships (to run from March 1, 2015 to September 1, 2015) will open on September 15, 2014 and you are welcome to apply again.

You can keep up to date with A Public Space by subscribing to the magazine, visiting www.apublicspace.org, or following us on Twitter (@APublicSpace) or Facebook.

Yours,
A Public Space

Five away from fifty.  At least they were quick about responding.  I really, really wish I could get some constructive criticism about “Jenny of Lebanon”.  I have no idea what they don’t like to make it better.  Grr.

Rejection Letter #45 – The Collagist

Dear Gabrielle,
Thank you for the opportunity to read “Jenny of Lebanon.” Unfortunately, we are unable to use the fiction you submitted. We wish you the best of luck in placing it elsewhere.

Sincerely,
Gabriel Blackwell
Editor

This came a few days ago.   This makes rejection number two for “Honk for Ferry”.  The feedback I got was okay, but  it didn’t really provide me with many ways to make it better.  Not sure what to do with it at this point.

Rejection Letter #44 – Crowded Magazine

Dear Gabrielle

Sorry, but we’ve decided not to accept Honk for Ferry for publication.

The crowd’s overall rating of your story and their comments (if requested) may be seen by clicking the following link: (I removed it.)

Thanks for your interest in Crowded.

Ethan Fode
Editor