Started writing first novel
Started writing first novel, Scapescope, a 1984 variant with a bit of humor.
First short story sale, to Fantastic
"Early Winter" bought by Fantastic editor, Elinor Mavor, first fiction sale.
First short story published
"Early Winter" published in July 1979 Fantastic, first fiction publication.
Story sale to Amazing
"Planet Seven" bought by Amazing editor, Elinor Mavor; 2nd fiction sale.
Won 3rd prize in Writer's Digest fiction competition
"MOlar 2-7734" won 3rd place in Writer's Digest 1981 fiction competition.
Finished first draft of Scapescope.
Finished first draft of first novel, Scapescope.
Second short story published, in Amazing
"Planet Seven" published in May 1980 Amazing; 2nd fiction publication.
Bought first modem
Bought first modem (300 baud) and a subscription to The Source.
Joined CSWS critique group
Joined Colorado Springs Writing Seminar, a critique group with members including Ed Bryant, Cynthia Felice, and Connie Willis.
"Camile" sold to Pennywhistle Press.
"Camile," first-written story, sold to Pennywhistle Press.