Oh Rah! One MF'ing motivated VC!
Here is the transcript of a gmail conversation I recently had with Mark Gunnells concerning th status of his terminaled story 'Variations'. I started the conversation because I was concerned with the lack of attention his story was receiving from the Terminali:
Dear Mr. Gunnells,
As you've probably noticed, your piece 'Variations' has made it into the Terminal, where H3K has started a thread meant to spur discussion about it. Well, the other Terminali are not quite as quick, I guess. Please be patient with them. TQR is a new concept in the e-zine genrefor everyone involved, and that includes staff. I foresee that the process in the Terminal and elsewhere on the site will run smoother as we all get used to our places therein. So... please realize I am monitoring the situation and hope that 'Variations' will get its fullTerminal treatment soon.
Sincerely, TQR
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 8:23 AM
To: Theodore Rorschalk
Just out of curiosity, what happens if no one responds to the story in the Terminal...automatic rejection? Just a worrywart writer here, lol.
Mark Allan Gunnells
From: Theodore Rorschalk Date: 2005/11/02 Wed AM 10:16:19 EST To: Subject: Variations
Dear Mr. Gunnells,
I feel your pain. Thing is, not only is this concept (transparent editorial) new to the public, but to those commenting on the pieces as well. So... I don't think those in the Terminal have quite bought into the process just yet. Believe me, I'm trying to cajole them as bestI can. Plus, another thing is that the Terminal's operational date isNov 15th, just when submissions to the Floor are closed. So, many in the Terminal are probably holding off until then. At least, that's one theory. Meantime, thanks for your patience and your comments. As to your specific question, the Terminali are to share their capital among themselves, so Variations is owed some discussion up there no matter if it makes the grade or not. All I can say is just be patient, and things should start moving.
Sincerely, TQR
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 9:16 AM
To: Theodore Rorschalk
Thanks for your prompt reply. I'm not trying to be a pest, I just crave feed back on my writing, be it positive or negative(of course, I'd be lying if I didn't say I preferred positive). I will be patient and thank you for your time.
Mark Allan Gunnells
From: Theodore Rorschalk Date: 2005/11/07 Mon AM 10:51:07 EST
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 9:40 AM
To: Mark Gunnells
You're not being a pest at all. In fact, may I have your permission to use these gmails to show to my Terminal staff in hopes it may get them going?
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 10:29 AM
To: Theodore
Please, by all means feel free to use these gmails. I crave hearing what others think of my work, even if it sometimes puts a dent in the old ego. I want to continuously improve my craft, and one of the best ways to do that is to have your work reviewed by others. Of course, I'd love to actually have my story accepted, but if not, I'd love to hear the reasonings behind a rejection so that I can improve as a writer and stand a better shot the next time I submitted to you.
Mark Allan Gunnells
From: Theodore Rorschalk Date: 2005/11/07 Mon AM 11:40:39 EST
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 10:50 AM
To: maggie.murdock, Pinckney Guevara and Guy LaFloor
Hi you all,
Here's a series of gmails I had with Mark Gunnels I hope will inspire you to comment on H3K's discussion starter in the Terminal. This guy(Gunnells) is exactly the kind of VC we want to satisfy, don't you know!
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 11:01 AM
To: "markgunnells"
Thank you, Mr. Gunnells. Your admirable attitude toward the art and craft is very refreshing to hear. I have forwarded our conversation to the Terminali. I'm sure it will inspire them.
Best, Theo
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 11:21 AM
To: Theodore Rorschalk
Thank you for your kind words. Although writing has long been my passion, I wasted too many years not seriously pursuing it. Now that I am, in my own small way, I am eager to learn and grow as a writer. I look forward to hearing the debate over "Variations" merits or flaws.
So. Let the record show, I'm one reasonable some bitch. And remember, if the capital fit, you must submit. My apologies to the late Johnny Cochran.
Dear Mr. Gunnells,
As you've probably noticed, your piece 'Variations' has made it into the Terminal, where H3K has started a thread meant to spur discussion about it. Well, the other Terminali are not quite as quick, I guess. Please be patient with them. TQR is a new concept in the e-zine genrefor everyone involved, and that includes staff. I foresee that the process in the Terminal and elsewhere on the site will run smoother as we all get used to our places therein. So... please realize I am monitoring the situation and hope that 'Variations' will get its fullTerminal treatment soon.
Sincerely, TQR
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 8:23 AM
To: Theodore Rorschalk
Just out of curiosity, what happens if no one responds to the story in the Terminal...automatic rejection? Just a worrywart writer here, lol.
Mark Allan Gunnells
From: Theodore Rorschalk Date: 2005/11/02 Wed AM 10:16:19 EST To: Subject: Variations
Dear Mr. Gunnells,
I feel your pain. Thing is, not only is this concept (transparent editorial) new to the public, but to those commenting on the pieces as well. So... I don't think those in the Terminal have quite bought into the process just yet. Believe me, I'm trying to cajole them as bestI can. Plus, another thing is that the Terminal's operational date isNov 15th, just when submissions to the Floor are closed. So, many in the Terminal are probably holding off until then. At least, that's one theory. Meantime, thanks for your patience and your comments. As to your specific question, the Terminali are to share their capital among themselves, so Variations is owed some discussion up there no matter if it makes the grade or not. All I can say is just be patient, and things should start moving.
Sincerely, TQR
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 9:16 AM
To: Theodore Rorschalk
Thanks for your prompt reply. I'm not trying to be a pest, I just crave feed back on my writing, be it positive or negative(of course, I'd be lying if I didn't say I preferred positive). I will be patient and thank you for your time.
Mark Allan Gunnells
From: Theodore Rorschalk Date: 2005/11/07 Mon AM 10:51:07 EST
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 9:40 AM
To: Mark Gunnells
You're not being a pest at all. In fact, may I have your permission to use these gmails to show to my Terminal staff in hopes it may get them going?
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 10:29 AM
To: Theodore
Please, by all means feel free to use these gmails. I crave hearing what others think of my work, even if it sometimes puts a dent in the old ego. I want to continuously improve my craft, and one of the best ways to do that is to have your work reviewed by others. Of course, I'd love to actually have my story accepted, but if not, I'd love to hear the reasonings behind a rejection so that I can improve as a writer and stand a better shot the next time I submitted to you.
Mark Allan Gunnells
From: Theodore Rorschalk Date: 2005/11/07 Mon AM 11:40:39 EST
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 10:50 AM
To: maggie.murdock, Pinckney Guevara and Guy LaFloor
Hi you all,
Here's a series of gmails I had with Mark Gunnels I hope will inspire you to comment on H3K's discussion starter in the Terminal. This guy(Gunnells) is exactly the kind of VC we want to satisfy, don't you know!
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 11:01 AM
To: "markgunnells"
Thank you, Mr. Gunnells. Your admirable attitude toward the art and craft is very refreshing to hear. I have forwarded our conversation to the Terminali. I'm sure it will inspire them.
Best, Theo
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 at 11:21 AM
To: Theodore Rorschalk
Thank you for your kind words. Although writing has long been my passion, I wasted too many years not seriously pursuing it. Now that I am, in my own small way, I am eager to learn and grow as a writer. I look forward to hearing the debate over "Variations" merits or flaws.
So. Let the record show, I'm one reasonable some bitch. And remember, if the capital fit, you must submit. My apologies to the late Johnny Cochran.
posted by Theodore Q. Rorschalk at 3:02 PM
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