Hello America Stereo Cassette has just released my debut audio book, Tendril. ABOUT – Ambient, almost hidden soundscapes; twisting musical compositions; nature themed insights into parenting, trauma, and emotional associations of family, place, what it means to be apart from and a part of a memory at the same time. This is one person’s side […]
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Acceptance from Hello America
My audio piece “Run” was selected for the Summer Collection from Hello America. Check it out here.
Acceptance from Common Ground Review
Here is a reminder that you should not lose hope with a submission. This poem was accepted 221 days after I submitted it to this journal. Dear Trace Ramsey, I am very pleased to inform you that the editors have accepted “If They Weren’t Old Bones” for the next issue of Common Ground Review, if […]
Rejection from Rivet
Dear Trace Ramsey, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read “Ambloplites rupestris, Nest, Wheels Up, Equus africanus asinus, When We Worked.” After careful consideration, we decided the work was not a good fit for Rivet. We wish you all the best with your writing. Sincerely, The Rivet Editors Join the Red Bridge and […]
Rejection from Heron Tree
At Heron Tree we are grateful for every submission we receive, and we really appreciate the opportunity to have read your work. We’re sad to say, however, that your submission wasn’t quite right for us. We wish you the best in finding a home for these poems. We’re very thankful for your interest, and we […]
Very Brief Year in Review
In 2018 I received five acceptances and twenty-eight rejections, an acceptance rate of 15% (if my math is correct). I am hoping for a similar rate for 2019. Putting in the work!
Acceptance from The Hellebore
Announcing The 2018 Hellebore Scholarship Award Semi Finalists, Finalists, and Honorees The Hellebore is proud to announce the semi finalists, finalists, and honorees for the year! Semi Finalists Ayendy BonifacioKara GoughnourAlyssa HannaNikki DonadioCharlie LehmannJacob FowlerShawn AntoCaroline Grand-ClementZachary BondJake BaileyTori ShawTrace Ramsey Shana RossJill Bergantz CarleyJuliette van der MolenClara Ray Rusinek Klein Finalists Alexus ErinJason HarrisJoey S. […]
Rejection from Honey and Lime
Hi Trace! Thank you so much for your submission! I am humbled and honored that you trusted me with your work. I received much more submissions than I ever dreamed of, and unfortunately your poetry was not accepted this time around. Thank you again for taking a chance on honey & lime. You are more […]
Rejection from Apartment Poetry
Dear Trace, Thank you for submitting to APARTMENT, and congrats on placing those other pieces. While we’ve decided to pass on the rest of this batch, we appreciated the opportunity to read your work. Best of luck, and thanks for thinking of APARTMENT as a possible home for your writing. All best, Eds.
Rejection from Barren Magazine
Thank you so much for your interest in Barren Magazine. It was a pleasure to read your poetry. Sadly, I must inform you that our reader panel did not select your submission for Issue No.4. Please know that our acceptance rate for this issue was around 4% overall (a little less for poetry), and our decisions are based […]