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Burn Out

Emee Camp

January 20, 2026

I realized in late November/early December that I am having creative burn out. I wrote A LOT of short stories in October and November and most of them were flash pieces. I entered a bunch of contests and answered a lot of calls for very specific pieces. This left very little time for me to…

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2025 Wrap Up

Emee Camp

December 30, 2025

As 2026 comes barreling at us like a freight train, I’m taking a look back at everything I did this year in the literary world. I read 52 books. This was short of my goal of 65 but I did finish some series I wanted to get caught up on. I’m not hung up on…

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Foot Surgery Update

Emee Camp

December 17, 2025

After four weeks of not being able to bear wait on my right foot and six weeks of being in a boot, I am happy to say that I am now boot free! Last week my surgeon gave me the all clear to remove my boot and begin resuming normal activities. I can’t tell you…

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The Importance of Moderation

Emee Camp

December 11, 2025

I recently finished Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker. Holy cow this book took me on a ride! I was angry, freaked out and sad by the end. It is definitely in my top ten reads this year. Truth be told, Bat Eater wasn’t even on my radar when…

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On Rejection

Emee Camp

December 3, 2025

You win some and lose… a lot I’ve talked about some of my recent wins in my previous posts. Wins are fun and exciting and keep me moving forward. But behind each win, there are at least five to ten rejections. I admit, the first rejection email I received felt like a massive blow. I’m…

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Writer’s Digest Award

Emee Camp

November 24, 2025

Sometimes when I write and submit a piece it feels like I am sending it out into the void of space. There are also a fair number of rejection letters… But sometimes you get big win. Last spring, I submitted a piece to Writer’s Digest for their Annual Writing Competition. It was a short story…

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