“The Spider Sweeper”

Several years ago I wrote a short story I was incredibly smitten with but  knew in my heart might never find a home.  It’s called “The Spider Sweeper” and it just felt very odd. It’s a horror story. It’s a love story. It’s set in Japan during the late 1800s.

I sent it out and collected a few rejections, then decided to sit on it for awhile. A year passed. Longer.  A couple of months ago I stumbled upon it again and re-read it. Lo and behold, I still loved it. So I thought what-the-hell and decided to send it out again.

Now I’m here today to say I’m tickled pink to announce “The Spider Sweeper” was picked up by a gorgeous magazine I hugely admire, Black Static.

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2 responses to ““The Spider Sweeper””

  1. Jenell Avatar
    Jenell

    I really loved your story “The Spider Sweeper.” It resonated with me.

    Thanks for sharing it!

    Jenell

    1. Thersa Matsuura Avatar
      Thersa Matsuura

      Thank you, Jenell. I’m so glad you liked it. I really thought it was too odd to ever find a home.

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