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Hello,

A few years back I sold several stories to,  The Confession Market.  I made a few bucks and padded my resume.  

I stopped writing due to time constraints,  but when I retired in Sept.  I decided to start back.

The first place I turned was the reliable confession market.  I cannot locate a viable address.

Are these magazines defunct?  If not,  do you have a submission address?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Sincerely,

Anita Slaugher

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Anita,

The "reliable" confession market is all but gone. The "Trues" were sold several years ago to Dorchester Publishing, who is now nearly bankrupt. I know they were trying to sell off the confession mags back a year or so ago, but don't know if anyone has purchased it yet. They still have a Facebook presence, here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/True-Confessions-Magazine/184494441574645

Hope that helps. Good luck!

Cathy

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I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing articles, short stories and novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery. I can also answer questions about writing for major print magazines in the outdoor genre (hunting/fishing/boating/travel.)

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I'm a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance for Tor/Forge Books . Along with a co-author, I've published fifteen mass market novels since 2004, and have contracts for four more books through 2011. I've also published more than two dozen feature articles in leading outdoor magazines.

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