I’m back from attending Can-Con 2018 in Ottawa and figured I’d officially announce that I’ve made my first story sale. Hurrah!
“The Pilgrim’s Yoke” is the story of a pilgrim who seeks the waters of life and is refused. I wrote it as a sort of deconstruction of the hero’s journey, while building on my personal experience of pilgrimage, dissatisfaction, and the indescribable nature of the numinous.
The story appeared in Bards & Sages Quarterly this October.
You can buy it from the following retailers:
If you liked “The Pilgrim’s Yoke,” you can vote for it in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards!
I’d love to hear what you thought of the story and how it made you feel. Reply to this post with your feedback and I’ll be sure to respond to any questions you might have.
Matthew Rettino 