This morning I e-mailed Jeff VanderMeer about established authors who decided to write “tie-in” novels (i.e., works based on pre-existing media properties, like Star Wars and Star Trek), and he was kind enough to answer me on his blog.
February 14, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
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"I have read explanations of the ‘meaning' of this story, which amuse me, because there is no meaning at all; it was just a story meant to entertain, and with no more meaning than that."
Michael from Nossa Morte here. It’s a small world; I actually had the privilege of appearing alongside Jeff in the April-07 issue of Clarkesworld. Talk about being overshadowed — in a good way of course.
“The Nanny” was awesome by the way. We’re looking forward to sharing it with everyone in May.
Thanks for the kind words, Michael, and for stopping by. I meant to drop you an e-mail about your Clarkesworld story. When I subbed to Nossa Morte in the first place, I recognized your name, found the link to your personal website, and realized I had read your story some months back. Excellent work, and quite the achievement. I’ve had five rejections from Clarkesworld so far, but they were five of the best rejections I ever received. Very thoughtful feedback.
I’ll be frank here: I don’t submit to Clarkesworld because I fear Nick Mamatas will hold my association with Mark Samuels against me. I hope I’m wrong about that, and may one day test it with a sub, but it always gives me pause nonetheless.
I didn’t know Nick had a problem with Samuels. Even if he does, though, he seems like enough of a professional to assess your story on its own merits. I know some people think Mamatas is a tough editor, but then that’s his job (and the job of any editor). That aside, I’ve never heard him called unfair. I think you should give it ago.
Maybe I shall. Maybe. . . .