Everyone in lab would probably think me crazy if I suddenly jumped up and screamed. So I guess I'll settle for smiling enigmatically the rest of the day.
In between preparations for the next experiment, I have about thirty minutes of down time so I decided to check my e-mail. After a bunch of seminar notices and the latest proposal swap from my PI, I came across a note from an editor who has decided to accept one of my short stories for publication.
My first fiction sale. Wait. Make that: My first fiction sale!!!!!!!
And before you ask, no, I'm not going to quit my day job.
It's in a speculative ficton mag leaning towards supernatural horror. (I'll probably be blabbing more about it when the pub date gets closer.) Make of that as you will.
