Holidays and vacations, while they can be hectic at times, are also good for refueling your creativity, giving you all sorts of ideas as they bubble to the surface, as well as vivid characters (who may or may not be based upon certain relatives you see once a year). So if you are coming back with a renewed urge to write, here’s a new anthology you could consider working towards:
“Think “Steampunk Fables.” We’re looking to explore the steampunk sub-genre through a series of short, succinct fables, preferably using a variety of animals to give the issue a particular feel and theme.”
Sounds unique and fun. Should be a good challenge.
Shimmer also happens to be the magazine my story, Even Songbirds are Kept in Cages, is appearing in, with their next issue.
I hope this whets your writing appetite, as I know Christmas tends to be a lull with all the vacation craziness, running around, food that bogs you down on the couch and all the other homey distractions.
I see that smile.