Anthony Rapino

I just set up a page at Authors Den. It has pretty much the same info I have posted here, but it is another way of people finding my work. And like a good little self-publicist, I am posting the link to my Authors Den page here, and posting a link to this page from […]

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I’m glad to see the number of visitors to my site has increased. I know it’s just a blog site, but it does have some pretty fun stuff if you’re willing to look for it. Hey. Try clicking the little white box that says “Slapstick Productions” on it and a little picture. That will bring

A query letter last night resulted in a quick response this morning stating that the editors are still reading for the May issue and should have selections soon. I normally don’t query about my submissions, but this one has been out for three months and I felt the need to check on it. I remember

I just lost a whole bunch of writing. It’s gone forever. On the bright side, it’s cloudy and rainy outside. So I am happy. For those newcomers wondering what there is to see here, I refer you to the side-bar where there are links to some of my writing (I suggest “The Plumber”), links to

I sent “The Box of Forever” back out, and it was promptly rejected again. This rejection, like the last, came with some feedback. The editor commented that he never got a good feel for what the box of forever was and why the main character’s relatives became caught within it. I like to use literary

Well, I just received a rejection for this piece. I’m happy to report that it was a good rejection. The editor said that I have a nice dark tale, but it unfortunately doesn’t fit what they are looking for in terms of content (ie. dark fantasy and surrealism. I have a good feeling about this

Have you read “The Plumber” yet? If you haven’t, click the link below for a free read. As I mentioned below, some of the formatting is off, and they missed some italics. Hope you all enjoy. WARNING: Not intended for young children. “The Plumber” This story is linked to Devil’s Work. If you dig what

Or…A couple of things. I have two or three new links to cool blogs that you all should check out. I don’t mean to lead you by the nose or anything, but they are on the sidebar…you know, the right side of the page that I always mention–the one containing many fabulous links. So, for

In a mere week, my story, “The Plumber” will at long last be available at Devil’s Work. If you can hardly wait to get your hands on my most disturbing story to date, and want a preview, you’re in luck. Devil’s work publishes little snipputs of the coming week’s story in the current week. So,