David Leavitt, editor
Subtropics
P.O. Box 112075
4008 Turlington Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-2075
Dear Mr. Leavitt,
My 15,000 word story is as deeply philosophical as it is fast-paced, and as it deals with interesting and psychological subject matter, your audience will likely find it an enjoyable read.
In reading several of the stories in Subtropics, I realized that your readers enjoy complex narratives involved in expounding the machinations of complex characters’ heads. Additionally, I noticed that Subtropics editors have fatigued of first-person fiction and are skeptical of second person; fortunately, "The Inversion" is written in third.
The story tells of a young man, grown weary of his life, who decides to commit himself to the task of his own undoing. In a delusional pursuit of infamy through what he calls, “a higher ideal,” James Wallace Bently tries to make himself as miserable as possible. The story follows his tragic journey, taking readers through the labyrinth of his mind, the influences of his past and the consequences of his actions. A surprise twist at the end brings closure to the story, while leaving readers enlightened but somewhat saddened.
Thank you in advance for considering "The Inversion."
Sincerely,
Chilton Tippin
(915) 637.4360
Encl: Manuscript and SASE
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