erika -- I love this piece. I love the way you're finally staking a claim on your body here. Lots of sharp observations and contrasts, beautifully honest. The "my internal scars are still ugly" (not a precise quote, I bet) was a big "Yes!" moment. So here I am with another "Submit it!" for you.
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Amy - Feb 26, 2004 10:42:01 am PST #3420 of 10001
Because books.
erikaj - Feb 26, 2004 10:43:18 am PST #3421 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
I was thinking I would, but I know I've sent stuff out too fast before, before it was ready, and I wanted to be sure. And maybe the Rag(as in the Disability Rag) But it might be novel, being read by people with jobs. Maybe some they're looking to fill, too...go team Crossover Appeal. I'm looking at being Tattoo Gal *and* Dumpster Sex Gal. Only in America.Sniff.
Steph L. - Feb 26, 2004 11:38:54 am PST #3422 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
erika, that's fucking BEAUTIFUL. You must submit it somewhere. BUST seems ideal.
t edit I'm assuming you know about Mouth Magazine.
Atropa - Feb 26, 2004 1:55:38 pm PST #3423 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
erika, that was FANTASTIC. Add me to the chorus of "submit it! submit it!"
Astarte - Feb 26, 2004 2:10:28 pm PST #3424 of 10001
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.
I just read it again.
Really must publish. Wish I had a magazine.
erikaj - Feb 26, 2004 3:02:08 pm PST #3425 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
I was thinking Mouth when I wrote it, Tep. But hey, people's response has been so enthusiastic, I'll get nuts and try to make a few dollars, while I'm at it Because Mouth is like crime, it doesn't pay. I would still be honored to be in it, though, as kind of a cred thing. But I've got a credit thing that it'd be nice to work on, too. But they are most definitely on this list.
deborah grabien - Feb 26, 2004 6:08:37 pm PST #3426 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
erika, it really, really needs to be out there, being read.
And I think some money in your bank account for it would be a damned good thing.
sj - Feb 26, 2004 8:47:09 pm PST #3427 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
erika, that must be published.
erikaj - Feb 27, 2004 4:36:51 am PST #3428 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
If I'm gonna be a pro, I can't always give it away. And, if legend holds true, I suppose I can't kiss my editors. But, like the Munchkin in a singles bar, this time I expect to be rejected a few times. At least.
sfmarty - Feb 27, 2004 4:52:39 am PST #3429 of 10001
Who? moi??
Submit the article, Erica. Thinking of the photo of the tat, and how great it is, reading how you got it... Really 'right'.
You rite gud. Share it.