We are happy to announce the publication of
“Blackwood” by Sam
Grieve
Before
an accepted story is published, the author is asked to select another published
piece on the 10ktobi website and write a short statement about the story,
noting in what ways it might be provocative, insightful, interesting or
impressive. The writer’s comments appear with an Editor’s Note as to why the
piece was chosen. In this way, 10,000 Tons of Black Ink strives to
promote dialogue between writers, editors and readers, and supports the writing
community as a whole.
Read
the editorial comments for “Blackwood” by 10ktobi Editor K. Anne
Unger below, and visit our website to
read the full story by Sam Grieve, including his contributor comments on the
previously published story, "Seven Miles Deep."
Notes from K. Anne Unger,
Editor
The effective use of
language and imagery in “Blackwood” brings the reader immediately into the
story, engaging our senses and desire to learn more about our protagonist, his
struggles and his life. We never cease to be intrigued by his course of action,
the journey he is on, the search for his identity and self-worth. We want at
once to cheer him on in his new life but also strike him for letting his family
go. Engaging the reader throughout and creating these mixed emotions in our
hearts and minds makes this story a wonderful success.
