Published by Rejected Manuscripts!
Continue for my story behind this tiny story…
© Copyright 20219—Present, Jenise Cook, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
Published: 21 October 2020 by Rejected Manuscripts
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The Story Behind this Story
Frankly, most journals and publications will outright reject an author’s story if it’s about …. the author … or, about writing.
I took a chance with this tiny story and submitted it to editor Tim’s FiftyWordStories.com No, I’m not surprised at all that he rejected this story. It’s a bit silly, but it is about me and a minor struggle I face.
My eyesight is failing. Reading paper books is a bit more difficult, and I use only my right eye to read digital books. Both my eyes have cataracts, but the one in my left eye is like a lattice fence, says my ophthalmologist. “You mean, like at Home Depot’s Garden Center?” He laughed and said, “Yep.”
As a lover of writing since I was a child, at first the news depressed me. I love reading paper books, and I miss them. My old computer glasses still help me write my electronic missives, but how long will they last? Surgery in about three-and-a-half years will take care of the cloudy lenses. So, I bide my time with updates to my prescription lenses for my daily-wear and my sunglasses.
All the above to say that this tiny story has a very personal backstory. I added humor at the end because I do believe I’ll have publishing success one day, despite my failing eyesight. I’m optimistic and am enjoying the journey.
Anthology for Sale!
My sincere thanks to Charlie, of Rejected Manuscripts, for accepting and publishing this tiny tale. It means the world to me! We all can support Charlie (to help him pay for web hosting for his journal) by purchasing a copy of the anthology in which my story appears along with the stories from other authors who bravely faced rejection letters. [ Amazon link ]
Your Turn
How about you? Do you have a physical challenge that you’re adapting to, making subtle changes to keep a semblance of normalcy?
Let me know in the Comments. I’d love to read your story.
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Thank you for reading. Come along on my adventures.
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