Not me, you understand...just somebody I know.
Editor #1: Just thought I'd say hello. Haven't heard from you in ages. Have anything for me?Me: Nothing at the moment. (Because you don't pay worth a damn.)
Editor #1: I really wish you'd do a m/m for us. Lots of requests for those.
Me: I just don't have anything right now. (And I really, really feel guilty, because you're so flippin' nice.)
Editor #1: (disappointed) Well, that's okay. I'll check on you again in a week or so. Have a nice Easter!
Me: No, mine was the Christmas fairy elf waif screwing the reindeer guide's brains out story.Editor #2: I'm just so far behind--I'm sorry. What did we talk about last?
Me: My FLE - you were to have the final line edits to me last month, remember?
Editor #2: Oh. Well, I don't think we received the contract on that one.
Me: I have an email confirming that you have them. (Besides, you used that excuse last year just before June. It hasn't even been a year - try something new on me, please.)
Editor #2: I'll have to get back to you.
Me: (Of course you will.) You do realize that this was a Christmas story, right? And that Christmas was 3 months ago?
Editor #2: Oh. Well, they're still printing Christmas stories - it really doesn't matter. But that's why we tell our authors not to write specifically to any particular time period or season.
Me: It was for one of your themed series - the Christmas one. I won a slot last August.
Editor #2: Oh. Well, I'll get back to you.
Me: (And I shall bite my tongue and sit on my hands for one more book.)
Editor #3: Did you ever get your complimentary copies for that January story?Me: Sorry - still haven't received them. I did get my check, though (THANK YOU, JESUS).
Editor #3: Great. Have anything new? I really need something for the July issue - have to put it to bed in two weeks.
Me: I'll have something for you by the first. (Simply because you are on the friggin' BALL 24/7.)
Editor #1: Did we do something to offend you?
Me: What?
Editor #1: It has been a long time since you submitted anything. I just wanted to make sure that we're okay.
Me: We're fine - really! (WHY does she have to be so nice?) I - I'm just having a hard time this year for some reason. Just lots going on.
Editor #1: Well, we're here. Just take your time and email me when you have something. I'll check on you next week.
Me: (meekly, gratefully, guiltily) Okay. Thanks. (Fuck. Another day, another fifty cents.)
Flashed by the Easter Bunny?
(Damn, it's not working - LOL)
posted by Bobbie (Sunny) Cole @ 12:03 PM
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2 Comments:
I'd ask who is that clueless one but know that would be useless. You'll never tell. (email me, 'k?)
you're RIGHT - lol
And I will email you and phone you and make an utter pest of myself after tonight.
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