By The manuscript has gone through yet another round of edits from the Lead Editor. It’s now in the hands of the Head Editor. Trying to stay patient, but it’s hard…
“Filings”
Indiana Voice Journal has accepted my short fictional piece “Filings” for inclusion in its May issue.
“Cuyahoga National Park Catching Up On Repairs”
I hope they don’t fix up things in the park too much! I wouldn’t want the repairs and improvements to detract from the creepy, dilapidated environs that I portray in the story. 
https://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/03/cuyahoga_valley_national_park_10.html
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Blurb for a Fellow Author: “Journey to Zembeylia”
I was asked to write a blurb for a fellow Big Table Publishing author, Thomas R. Bransten. It was a delightful book!
“Thomas R. Bransten has conjured up a wickedly delightful ‘Who dunnit?’ murder-mystery set in the fictional African country of Zembeylia. There are a multitude of suspects who also just happen to be professional travel agents visiting on a tour. Oh–and a government coup thrown in for good measure. Weaving a rich tapestry of eccentric characters, exotic locale, and downright slaphappy action, The Journey to Zembeylia is one you’ll not want to put down.”
-Phillip E. Temples, “Machine Feelings and Other Stories”
“Gravity Hill”
Received word that The Penmen Review has accepted my short story “Gravity Hill” for publication on March 30, 2016.
Wasting No Time
Finalize Contract
It’s great to have my short story collection published in its entirety; over ten years in the making!
Robin Stratton at Big Table Publishing writes:
HOORAAAY! Just about to finalize a contract with Phil Temples – welcome to the Big Table, Phil !! We are SO glad to have you !!!!
Machine Feelings Accepted by Big Table Publishing
I’m pleased to announce that Big Table Publishing has accepted my short story anthology, “Machine Feelings” for publication later this year. Shown here: one of Big Table’s story collections, “If Things Were Made to Last Forever” by my pal Michael C. Keith.
