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Writing Progress Report May 2023

This is my Writing Progress Report May 2023.

I attended Ice and Fire Con at Deer Creek Lodge in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, from April 27 to April 30, 2023. The conference covers all things Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

Writing Progress from April 2023.

I wrote two blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for April 2023, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report April 2023

In April 2023, I submitted my story, Catfish, to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop on a Zoom call.

I did not submit a short story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in April 2023.

I did not submit a short story to the Critters.org online workshop in April 2023.

Writing Progress from April 2023 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in April 2023.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

The seven Flash Fiction Stories I submitted in 2020 and 2021 were Space-Dog Confession, Sleeping Sickness, Caliburnus, Popular Mechanics Re-brewed, Wormhole Generator, Runs with Scissors, and Principled Rogue.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submissions for 2022. None for 2023.

Events from April 2023.

I attended Ice and Fire Con at Mt. Sterling, Ohio, from April 27 to April 30, 2023. The conference covers all things Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

This is a link to the Ice and Fire Conference website.

http://www.iceandfirecon.com/

Writing Goals for May 2023.

In May 2023, I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for April 2023.

I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library in May 2023.

In May 2023, I plan to submit a short story to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in May 2023.

In May 2023, I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new Chapter 1.

Submit the stories Space-Dog Confession, Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, Grognard, LARP Film Noir, Sleeping Sickness, Popular Mechanics Re-brewed, and Caliburnus. to other short fiction magazines.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for May 2023 continued.

In May 2023, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for May 2023.

The next event I plan to attend is the Marcon conference in Columbus, Ohio, from May 26, 2023, to May 28, 2023. They will hold the conference at the downtown Columbus Hyatt after holding the conference the last few years at Crowne Plaza North Hotel in Worthington, Ohio.

This is a link to the Marcon website.

https://www.marcon.org/home

This is a link to the Marcon Conference Facebook account.

https://www.facebook.com/MARConOH/

Writing Progress Report April 2023

This is my Writing Progress Report April 2023.

I attended the Cleveland Concoction, from March 17, 2023, to March 19, 2023, at the Bertram Inn and Conference Center, Aurora, Ohio.

Writing Progress from March 2023.

I wrote two blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for March 2023, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report March 2023

In March 2023, I submitted my story, Catfish, to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop on a Zoom call.

I did not submit a short story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in March 2023.

I did not submit a short story to the Critters.org online workshop in March 2023.

Writing Progress from March 2023 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in March 2023.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submissions for 2022. None for 2023.

Events from March 2023.

I attended the Cleveland Concoction, from March 17, 2023, to March 19, 2023. They held the conference at the Bertram Inn and Conference Center at 600 North Aurora Road, Aurora, Ohio.

This is a link to the ConCoction website.

http://www.clevelandconcoction.org/

I attended the Western Reserve Writers Conference at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Lyndhurst, Ohio on March 25, 2023.

This is a link to the Cuyahoga County Library website.

https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/

Writing Goals for April 2023.

In April 2023, I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for April 2023.

I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library in April 2023.

In April 2023, I plan to submit a short story to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in April 2023.

In April 2023, I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new Chapter 1.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for April 2023 continued.

In April 2023, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for April 2023.

The next event I plan to attend is Ice and Fire Con at Mt. Sterling, Ohio, from April 27 to April 30, 2023. The conference covers all things Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

This is a link to the Ice and Fire Conference website.

http://www.iceandfirecon.com/

Writing Progress Report March 2023

This is my Writing Progress Report March 2023.

Had dinner at Comida Hudson Mexican Restaurant on February 24, 2023, and watched the Ohio Weather Band there.

Writing Progress from February 2023.

I wrote three blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for February 2023, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report February 2023

In February 2023, I submitted my story, The Squirrel Curse, to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop on a Zoom call.

I did not submit a short story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in February 2023.

I did not submit a short story to the Critters.org online workshop in February 2023.

Writing Progress from February 2023 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in February 2023.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submissions for 2022.

Events from February 2023.

ConFusion was the last con I attended in Novi, Michigan, from January 20, 2023, to January 22, 2023. The Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association Sponsors ConFusion.

https://2023.confusionsf.org/

The con theme this year was Avatar: The Legend of Confusion

Writing Goals for March 2023.

In March 2023, I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for March 2023.

I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library in March 2023.

In March 2023, I plan to submit a short story to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in March 2023.

In March 2023, I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new chapter 1.

Submit the stories Space-Dog Confession, Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, Grognard, LARP Film noir, Sleeping Sickness, Popular Mechanics Re-brewed, and Caliburnus. to other short fiction magazines.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for March 2023 continued.

In March 2023, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for March 2023.

The next conference I plan to attend is the Cleveland Concoction, from March 17, 2023, to March 19, 2023. They will hold the conference at the Bertram Inn and Conference Center at 600 North Aurora Road, Aurora, Ohio.

This is a link to the ConCoction website.

http://www.clevelandconcoction.org/

Another event I plan to attend is the Western Reserve Writers Conference at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Lyndhurst, Ohio on March 25, 2023.

This is a link to the Cuyahoga County Library website.

https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/

Writing Progress Report February 2023

This is my Writing Progress Report February 2023.

I went to Michel Angelo’s Winery in Richfield, Ohio on January 29, 2022, for Paczki Fest. We had pierogis, meatballs, and paczkis. I had the wine flight board in this picture. It was a wonderful experience. I hope to go again next year.

Writing Progress from January 2023.

I wrote two blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for January 2023, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report January 2023

In January 2023, the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library did not meet.

I did not submit a short story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in January 2023.

Writing Progress from January 2023 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in January 2023.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submissions for 2022.

Events from January 2023.

I attended ConFusion in Novi, Michigan, from January 20, 2023, to January 22, 2023. The Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association Sponsors ConFusion.

https://2023.confusionsf.org/

The con theme this year is Avatar: The Legend of Confusion

Writing Goals for February 2023.

In February 2023, I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for February 2023.

I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library in February 2023.

In February 2023, I plan to submit a short story to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in February 2023.

In February 2023, I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new chapter 1.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for February 2023 continued.

In February 2023, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for February 2023.

The next conference I plan to attend is Cleveland Concoction from March 17, 2023, to March 19, 2023. They will hold the conference at the Bertram Inn and Conference Center located at 600 North Aurora Road Aurora, Ohio.

This is a link to the ConCoction website.

http://www.clevelandconcoction.org/

Writing Progress Report January 2023

This is my Writing Progress Report January 2023.

I went to the Cleveland Botanical Garden on December 9, 2022. The Christmas displays were wonderful, and it was great walking through the exhibits.

Writing Progress from December 2022.

I wrote two blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for December 2022, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report December 2022

In December 2022, the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library did not meet.

I submitted my short story, “Inheritance,” to the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in December 2022.

Writing Progress from December 2022 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in December 2022.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submissions for 2022.

Events from December 2022.

I attended no events in December 2022.

Writing Goals for January 2023.

In January 2023, I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for January 2023.

I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library in January 2023.

In January 2023, I plan to submit a short story to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in January 2023.

In January 2023, I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new chapter 1.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for January 2023 continued.

In January 2023, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for January 2023.

The next conference I plan to attend is ConFusion in Novi, Michigan, from January 20, 2022, to January 22, 2022. The Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association Sponsors ConFusion.

https://2023.confusionsf.org/

The con theme this year is Avatar: The Legend of Confusion

Writing Progress Report December 2022

This is my Writing Progress Report December 2022.

It snowed the night before I took this picture on November 13, 2022, at my house.

Writing Progress from November 2022.

I wrote two blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for November 2022, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report November 2022

In November 2022, I submitted my short story, “Nanotechnology,” to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library. It is the final chapter of the first draft of the novel.

I submitted my short story, “In The Box,” to the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in November 2022.

Writing Progress from November 2022 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in November 2022.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submission for 2022.

Events from November 2022.

I attended no events in November 2022.

Writing Goals for December 2022.

In December 2022, I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for December 2022.

I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library in December 2022.

In December 2022, I plan to submit a short story to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in December 2022.

In December 2022, I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new Chapter 1.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for December 2022 continued.

In December 2022, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for December 2022.

The next conference I plan to attend is ConFusion in Novi, Michigan, from January 20, 2022, to January 22, 2022. The Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association Sponsors ConFusion.

https://2023.confusionsf.org/

The con theme this year is Avatar: The Legend of Confusion

Writing Progress Report November 2022

Writing Progress Report November 2022.

This is my Writing Progress Report November 2022.

I took this picture of the beach on October 13, 2022, when I was on vacation at Siesta key in Florida.

Writing Progress from October 2022.

I wrote two blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for October 2022, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report October 2022

In October 2022, I submitted Chapter 24 of my novel titled Cuba Liberto to the Novel Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library. It is the final chapter of the first draft of the novel.

I missed the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in October 2022 because I was on vacation in Florida.

Writing Progress from October 2022 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in October 2022.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submission for 2022.

Events from October 2022.

I attended no events in October. I missed going to the Capclave Washington Conference 2022 from September 30 to October 2, 2022, in Rockville, Maryland.

Writing Goals for November 2022.

In November 2022, I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for November 2022.

I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library in November 2022.

In November 2022, I plan to submit a short story to the Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in November 2022.

In November 2022, I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new Chapter 1.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for November 2022 continued.

In November 2022, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for November 2022.

The next conference I plan to attend is ConFusion in Novi, Michigan, from January 20, 2022, to January 22, 2022. The Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association Sponsors ConFusion.

https://2023.confusionsf.org/

The con theme this year is Avatar: The Legend of Confusion

Writing Progress Report October 2022

This is my Writing Progress Report October 2022.

I went to the Cleveland Guardians baseball game on October 8, 2022. They beat Tampa Bay 1-0 in 15 innings to win the wild card series. This is the picture I took of the Pepsi, hot dog, and rally towel I got at the game.

Writing Progress from September 2022.

I wrote two blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for September 2022, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report September 2022

In August 2022, I submitted Chapter 23 of my novel titled Cuba Liberto to the Novel Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library.

I missed the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in September 2022 because I was on vacation in Florida.

Writing Progress from September 2022 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in September 2022.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submission for 2022.

Events from September 2022.

I attended no events in September. I missed going to the Capclave Washington Conference 2022 from September 30 to October 2, 2022, in Rockville, Maryland.

Writing Goals for October 2022.

I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for October 2022.

I am working on a novel titled Cuba Liberto. The first draft was a script. My plan for the rewrite is to convert the story into 24 Chapters. I plan to complete writing Chapter 24 in October 2022 and submit it to the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library. It is the final chapter of the first draft of the novel.

In October 2022, I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in October 2022.

I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. In October 2022, I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new Chapter 1.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for October 2022 continued.

In October 2022, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for October 2022.

The next conference I plan to attend is ConFusion in Novi, Michigan, from January 20, 2022, to January 22, 2022. The Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association Sponsors ConFusion.

https://2023.confusionsf.org/

The con theme this year is Avatar: The Legend of Confusion

Writing Progress Report September 2022

Writing Progress Report September 2022.

This is my Writing Progress Report September 2022.

I went to the Cleveland Guardians baseball game on August 7, 2022. They beat Houston 1-0. This is the picture I took of the scoreboard after the win.

Writing Progress from August 2022.

I wrote four blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for August 2022, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report August 2022

In August 2022, I submitted Chapter 22 of my novel titled Cuba Liberto to the Novel Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library.

I submitted my short story, “The Last Supper,” to the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in August 2022.

Writing Progress from August 2022 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in August 2022.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submission for 2022 yet.

Events from August 2022.

No events were attended in August.

Writing Goals for September 2022.

I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for September 2022.

I am working on a novel titled Cuba Liberto. The first draft was a script. My plan for the rewrite is to convert the story into 24 Chapters. I plan to complete writing Chapter 23 in September 2022 and submit it to the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

In September 2022, I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in September 2022.

I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. In Septemeber 2022, I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new Chapter 1.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for September 2022 continued.

In August 2022, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for September 2022.

The next event I plan to attend is Inkubator 2022 at the Cleveland Public Library on September 10, 2022. It is sponsored by Literary Cleveland. It is a two-day in-person writing conference with virtual events throughout the prior week.

This is the link to the Literary Cleveland website.

https://www.litcleveland.org/

I also want to attend the Capclave Washington Conference 2022 from September 30 to October 2, 2022, in Rockville, Maryland. The Washington Science Fiction Association of Washington runs the conference. It is a literary science fiction and fantasy conference which focuses on short fiction.

https://www.capclave.org/capclave/capclave22/

Their motto is: Where reading is not extinct.

Writing Progress Report August 2022

Writing Progress Report August 2022.

This is my Writing Progress Report August 2022.

Hey Ollie. What’s up?

Writing Progress from July 2021.

I wrote two blog posts for my website, garydavidgillen.com. One post was my writing progress report for July 2022, which is linked below.

Writing Progress Report July 2022

In July 2022, I submitted Chapter 21 of my novel titled Cuba Liberto to the Novel Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library.

I submitted my short story, “Mixtape,” to the Fiction Writing Workshop at the Parma, Ohio, library in July 2022.

Writing Progress from July 2022 Continued

I made five posts on my Goodreads account in July 2022.

In the past, I submitted the stories; Four Humors, Space Station Sunyata, and Grognard to magazines.

Magazine submissions for 2021 were 4 unique stories submitted 4 times, with 0 accepted, 0 pending, and 4 rejections. No submission for 2022 yet.

Events from July 2022.

I attended the Confluence conference near Pittsburgh, PA, on July 30, 2022. They held the conference at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel in Coraopolis, PA. It was an in-person conference this year.

Recap for the Confluence SF Conference Pittsburgh on July 30, 2022, at the Sheraton. I also attended Confluence in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. I attended 3 panels, two readings, an improv comedy show, a concert, and the guest of honor presentation

Confluence SF Conference Pittsburgh 2022

The link to the Confluence website.

http://parsec-sff.org/confluence/

Banner for Confluence 2022.

Writing Goals for August 2022.

I plan to write four blog posts for garydavidgillen.com including my Writing Progress Report for August 2022.

I am working on a novel titled Cuba Liberto. The first draft was a script. My plan for the rewrite is to convert the story into 24 Chapters. I plan to complete writing Chapter 22 in August 2022 and submit it to the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

In August 2022, I plan to submit a story to the Fiction Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio, library.

I plan to submit a story to the critters workshop in August 2022.

I plan to work on third draft edits for Assassin in New Marl City using comments from the Novel Writing Workshop at Parma, Ohio. In August 2022, I plan to split Chapter 1 into two chapters and add a scene to the new Chapter 1.

Polish and submit the stories White Bracer, Mage Squad, I Shall Not Return, Prisoner of Tarnal, and Kay-Eye for submission to short fiction magazines.

Writing Goals for August 2022 continued.

In August 2022, I plan to make five posts on my Goodreads account.

Put the novel Assassin in New Marl City into the writing program, Scrivener.

Buy an e-book cover for Assassin in New Marl City from Fiveer.

Planned Events for August 2022.

This is the link to the Literary Cleveland website.

https://www.litcleveland.org/

I also want to attend the Capclave Washington Conference 2022 from September 30 to October 2, 2022, in Rockville, Maryland. The conference is run by the Washington Science Fiction Association of Washington. It is a literary science fiction and fantasy conference which focuses on short fiction.

https://www.capclave.org/capclave/capclave22/

Their motto is: Where reading is not extinct.