A PEACE OF SORTS

I have just finished writing an SF story. It is titled "A Peace of Sorts" and runs to about 1500 words. I am quite happy with how this story turned out. I think I have done something right, and in just so many words too. Out it goes today, probably to F&SF. Let's see what GVG and JJA think about it.

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Anonymous said…
pre-gratz on its possible acceptance!



patchmulberry
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August 15, 2007 at 11:15 AM
Anonymous said…
Best of luck, Ahmed!
August 16, 2007 at 7:48 PM
Ahmed A. Khan said…
Thanks, Patch and Sean.
August 21, 2007 at 11:08 AM
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