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Recent Responses from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest

Want to know which publications have been sending rejections and acceptances lately? You've come to the right place! This is where you can see all the submission responses received recently.

Responses to Fiction Submissions from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (received in the last 30 days, based on reports from Duotrope subscribers)

1. 166-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 6.
2. 164-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 5.
3. 173-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 5.
4. 176-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 5.
5. 156-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 4.
6. 157-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 4.
7. 159-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 4.
8. 232-day rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 4.
9. 243-day rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 4.
10. 261-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 4.
11. 290-day form rejection from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on October 4.
12. 151-day personal rejection (long/shortlisted) from Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest (Winning Writers) on September 28.

Last compiled: Thursday, October 15, 2026 6:16:48 AM UTC.

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