Two magazines folded on me

On November 10, 2006 I sent “Home and Home Again” to Dicey Brown. I noticed about 2 months ago that Duotrope stated that this magazine was closed for submissions. I clicked on the website posted on Duotrope and then on the picture on the website and nothing came up. On February 14th and again on March 19th, I sent an inquiry email to see how things were coming along. I still have not heard back from them. And now when I click on the web link on Duotrope, it just says that it is a bad link. So after 163 days of waiting, I’m assuming that this magazine is no longer in existence and those another rejection for my story.

On April 21, 2007 I received this:

[quote]
We regret to announce that Armada Quarterly is on indefinite hiatus. It is our hope to return at some point with renewed commitment, as athriving, paying publication. We apologize to those of you who have been waiting for feedback on a submission; we’re sorry for every inconvenience we’ve caused.
Dave and Bill
[end quote]

So I guess that is another rejection for “Home and Home Again.” At least Armada was kind enough to tell those who submitted to them that they closed up. They had my story for 92 days and their average time was 80 days.

The last time I checked they had had my story for 85 days and in a few days I was going to send an inquiry out to them. Oh well, so much for getting my hopes up a little.

“Home and Home Again” is still out to:
Xelas Magazine – 165 days
Avery Anthology – 45 days
Whistling Shade – 35 days

Umm, it looks like I need to find some more markets for this story. I didn’t realize it was only out to three places.