Receive a rewrite request from Murky Depths for my short story, “Psong,” a supernatural thriller about a psychic assassin set in Amsterdam. They had some kind words about the story, and some useful feedback that I feel will make it even better.

So I spent the morning working on a second draft and just sent it off to them now. There’s no guarantee they’ll like it, much less accept it, but it’s a step in the right direction.

In his note the editor mentioned he knew who I was from past submissions and remarked that I’ve been very close to making it into the magazine. Here’s hoping this is it!

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