So about a week ago, I sent off a whole stack of query letters regarding a short story I had written called "Bastet" - a flash fiction post apocalyptic view of the world through the eyes of the famous egyptian cat goddess. Today, I got the following response:
Hi Beaulah,
Thank you for your submission to [Journal]. We have read your
story, "Bastet," and we like it. I'm just a little confused why the
woman is named Eve, since since that name's from a different religious
tradition than Bastet. Thoughts? Clarifications? It seemed to stick
out a bit for us.
[Editor]
*big grins* This is a step up from the responses I have recieved so far and by far the most positive feedback I have had to date. Even if they don't go with my piece in the end, I feel extremely happy with this little snippet of communication!
My response was as follows:
Hi [Editor],
That is an excellent question. In truth, it was because there was no female godess figure within the Christian religion nor famous enough female human within the Egyptian mythology to be able to consolidate. I also liked the idea that the two could coexist - would it work if I changed the 'Osiris' reference at the end to 'God' i.e. 'God could keep his humans?' Or would that be a little too challenging? I am completely open to suggestions and more than willing to work on this issue if you would like.
Thank you very much for your feedback,
Regards,
Beaulah
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