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Small-Scale Question Sunday for February 22, 2026

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Thanks! Out of curiosity, do you plan on throwing your hat in the ring?

I was considering submitting my review of Rejection, but I decided it's probably not the sort of thing that would appeal to SSC readers, so I just went ahead and published it. If I think of something else I might give it a go, but at the moment I have no plan for a specific book to review. My not-a-book review got a fairly positive reception in spite of not making the finalists, which I was pleased with.

Incidentally if you'd like me to read over your draft and offer feedback, I'd be more than happy to.

I was considering submitting my review of Rejection

The collection of short stories? I agree that it would have been unlikely to win, but that's on the basis of general ACX-audience inclination, and not because of your chops as a writer (very real) or the quality of the book (I have no clue).

Incidentally if you'd like me to read over your draft and offer feedback, I'd be more than happy to.

Thank you again! This reminds me that I really need to apologize for asking you to send me your draft and never getting around to giving suggestions :(

If it's any consolation, I have consistently felt bad/embarrassed about it ever since. I try and keep my promises in general.

I can take an actual look this time, assuming you still want a second set of eyes on it.

the quality of the book (I have no clue).

I think you would really enjoy it.

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