I received a phone call yesterday from The Atlantic to inform me that I have received an honorable mention in their Student Writing Contest. I was encouraged to enter, in part, by their listing of Pacific University’s MFA program, in which I am currently enrolled, as one of the top five programs in the nation of its type. Unfortunately, according to a subsequent email, “while the editors will indeed be reviewing several of the winning manuscripts for potential publication in the magazine, there is no guarantee that any submissions will be published.” Shucks. Still, nice to receive a mention, and honorable at that, from our nation’s most intelligent periodical.
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Congratulations
Thanks, Kurt. Now I’m off to wait by the mailbox for the official letter of congratulations. Don’t worry, though — I’ll come in before nightfall.
Roberto,
Regarding your big “mention”–I’m so happy and proud! Fingers crossed on publication. And I can’t wait to read the loveliness and wonder if it’s a piece I’ve seen before? Anyway, huge smiley-face congrats.
We love Frog and Toad, btw.
Michelle
Hey, thanks, Michelle. When I realized Arnold Lobel’s masterwork was missing from my Goodreads list, I just had to add it. My best to you and yours.
Congrats
Congrats Robert! Great job! I hope you make it in the print version
Thanks, Jilly.
Thanks, Jeannine. Here’s hoping!
Congrats. Nice to get that close. Good for your portfolio buildings.
Thanks, Pearl. Just glad someone up there liked what I wrote.
Very nice indeed! Congrats!
Thanks, Michael. I just got the official (paper) letter from The Atlantic yesterday. They have nice stationery.
Congratulations! Any tip of the hat from The Atlantic is impressive.
Thanks, Collin! It was a nice boost.
Very cool indeed. Congratulations.
Ta.