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20230131 Standard Rejection

January 31, 2023, 2:15pm

Standard rejection with a hopeful tinge came today. And only a 1 week turn around, which is always appreciated:

Hello Steven,

Thank you for giving me the chance to read "The Usurper and the Prophecy." Unfortunately, it wasn't quite right for us.

I was intrigued by the worldbuilding in this one, and I thought your prose was admirably clear and concise in style. However, I was looking for something that had a tighter focus on the main character's voice, I think.

I appreciated being given the chance to read your work. Please feel free to submit to XXX in the future.

Sincerely,

So, yes, more rejection. Because of course there is.