This is a thread about my story collection that comes out today, THIS IS SALVAGED, and also about luck in publishing. First of all, here's where you can find it! But that's not the interesting part. (1/x) wwnorton.com/books/97803935… This collection's first encounter with the publishing industry was in 2009, when an agent read it and offered to represent me. In 2010, she changed her mind about the stories — stories were too hard to sell without a novel, she said. We should wait till I finished my novel. (2/x)

Are you writing a book? 😎 Here's a thread of programs — including the one where I'm a mentor — that offer mentorship, teaching, community and manuscript edits for serious writers. Most take place over a year or two. (1/x) I mentor at the @lighthousewrite Book Project — there's group meetings, individual mentorship, retreats, and two manuscript edits. $14k over two years; full & partial aid is available. Several BPers have books coming on major presses. Deadline: 6/25. lighthousewriters.org/adult/book-pro… (1/x)