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Author: sundaydutro
Burgeoning author.
Sunday’s Scrips: May 2026
Whatcha Up To?:
- Latest piece out today! (More Below).
- 400 Rejections! (More Below).
Prime Number Magazine
My latest piece, Home, published today in Prime Number Magazine, a Pushcart Prize-winning publication. Check it out here. The Pushcart is kind of a big deal, and if I ever win one, you will know it! LOL In the meantime, you can learn more about it here.
400 Rejections!
Since I first began submitting to literary magazines for publication in June 2023, I have garnered over 400 rejections! This is a hug accomplishment, for me, because it means I’ve been mostly-consistently writing, editing, and submitting for three years. Some of my acceptances never saw the light of the day as the publication went under after accepting, and I’ve had to roll that piece back into the submissions queue, while others have been rejected by an average-ordinary publication and then gone on to be accepted by an award-winning publication. There’s no real rhyme or reason and it truly does come down to luck of the draw. You happened to catch the right editor on the right day in the right mood. All in all, it’s been a hell of a ride so far, and I look forward to all to come.
May Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, Patreon and Substack accounts? Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the latest prompt on Patreon or Substack.
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
Please forward this to those you think may enjoy it. As always, thanks for joining me. I appreciate you’re here.
NOTE: You can email me directly at sunday (at) sundaydutro (dot) com
Book Talk: Dungeon Crawler Carl Series by Matt Dinniman
My local library, Thompson Falls Public Library, actually encourages my insanity by letting me record monthly book talks for them. Check out the lates one on the Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman. For more recommendations, be sure to check out my column, Whatcha Readin’?, in The Sanders County Ledger.
Sunday’s Snapshots: Hoping for obsolescence
“Usually it’s just trash, but sometimes, there’s a story.”
Check out my latest Sunday’s Snapshots in the Sanders County Ledger here.
Reading: Shaky Madam
Published in HerStry in April 2025, you can find it here: https://herstryblg.com/true/2025/4/9/shaky-madam
Sunday’s Scrips: April 2026
Whatcha Up To?:
- I’ve been selected as a Reader for the High Plains Book Award! (More Below).
- I’ve been selected as a Judge for the Women’s Fiction Writers Star Award! (More Below).
- Join me for the last Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club April 15, 2026 to discuss The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré! (More Below).
High Plains Book Award Reader!
The High Plains International Book Award is a prestigious award honoring books published in the previous year about the high plains area from USA to Canada. Volunteer readers determine which books become finalists and judges then determine which finalists win each award. There are several categories and it’s all very exciting! I’m reading now and winners will be announced in June.
Star Award Judge!
The Women’s Fiction Writers Association gives out a Star Award every year for general and debut novels, and I’ve been selected as a Judge for this years entries. I just finished up reading and sending in my extensive reviews. Winners will be announced in September.
Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club
Join us on Zoom April 15, 2026 at 6pm MT to discuss The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré.
April Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, Patreon and Substack accounts? Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the latest prompt on Patreon or Substack.
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
Please forward this to those you think may enjoy it. As always, thanks for joining me. I appreciate you’re here.
NOTE: You can email me directly at sunday (at) sundaydutro (dot) com
Whatcha Readin’: Derailed by life
Are you looking for your next great read? Check out my latest column in The Sanders County Ledger: Whatcha Readin’?
Sunday’s Snapshots: Motivation
What motivates you? Check out my latest Sunday’s Snapshots column in The Sanders County Ledger.
Sunday’s Scrips: March 2026
Whatcha Up To?:
- Bluestem published one of my fiction pieces, Narluga (More Below).
- One of my columns was picked up by a national syndicate! (More Below).
- Join me for Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club March 18, 2026 to discuss The City of Thieves by David Benioff! (More Below).
Narluga on Bluestem
My fiction piece, Narluga, was rejected nine times before finding a home in the winter 2026 issue of Bluestem Magazine. You can read it here.
Sunday’s Snapshots Goes National!
National Today, an online syndicate, picked up my latest Sunday’s Snapshots from The Sanders County Ledger and blurbed it (or whatever the appropriate newsy-term for that is). You can check it out at National Today by going here, or read the original column at The Sanders County Ledger here.
March Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, Patreon and Substack accounts? Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the latest prompt on Patreon or Substack.
Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club
Join us on Zoom March, 2026 at 6pm MT to discuss The City of Thieves by David Benioff.
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
Please forward this to those you think may enjoy it. As always, thanks for joining me. I appreciate you’re here.
NOTE: You can email me directly at sunday (at) sundaydutro (dot) com
Whatcha Readin’?: Springing into the Next Read
Looking for your next great read? Check out my latest Whatcha Readin’ column in the Sanders County Ledger!
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