Song Stuck on the Brain: Always
Sooo, I got a response back from the agent that had requested a full ms of my chick lit novel. I was flipping through my mail when I saw it. It was light, no more than one sheet, and I got the worst case of butterflies. One sheet can't be good, can it? Probably a form rejection, she thought it was terrible, I can't open this... Taking a deep breath, I set it aside and saved it for last. Then I reminded myself (and God) that I had put this whole thing in His hands and whatever the letter said, I'd accept it graciously. (Read: I'll only cry, whine and chocolate binge for ONE day.)
I opened the letter and read two very short sentences. Needs stronger hook. May resubmit. It was signed, Looking forward to hearing from you, AGENT. (No, I'm not telling you her name.)
Hmmm. It's not a rejection. I can work on a stronger hook, and if she's inviting me to resubmit, she must have liked something, right?
Wahoo!!! All my butterflies landed and I got busy thanking God. No, it's still not a guarantee of a contract, or a sale, or a bestseller. But it's a step forward on this path toward traditional publishing and I'll gladly take whatever encouragement I can find.
Next up is to rework the ms and try again. Encouraging words and prayers are welcome. :)
A.
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Is there an agent in my future?
Song Stuck on the Brain: Do you know the Muffin Man?
I was released from the hospital on Monday October 1st. Spent one day at my parents and then, finally, got to come home. YAY! I took a week at home to get my bearings with the intention of going back to work part time the following Monday (8th).
My first day back at work wasn't too bad. I was tired, but sure I'd be in the next day with no trouble. That was until I woke up at 4:30 am Tuesday on a Tilt -a Whirl. I have never experienced dizzy like that before. It was so bad it felt like the two halves of my brain were being ripped apart by centrifugal force. Oh yeah, and then there was the vomiting. I won't elaborate.
Short of it is, I ended up in the ER, concerned it might be a complication from the surgery. Good news is that it's not related to the surgery. Bad news is it's Vertigo and I got another prescription. One more that has the power to knock me out cold. Needless to say, I haven't been able to go back to work again. I'm aiming for tomorrow afternoon as long as all goes well. The dizziness has improved a great deal.
As for really good news, I was notified by email on Tuesday that I have an agent interested in seeing the full manuscript for my inspiration chick lit novel Dysfunction Junction. I've got a month to finish it up and send it out. I swear I screamed out loud when I read the email. It's positively thrilling and terribly scary all at the same time.
I know that a request for a full MS doesn't guarantee a contract, nor does a contract with an agent guarantee a sale. However, this is still a big step forward and it will be exciting to see where it goes. Ultimately it's in God's hands and that's the best place for it to be anyway.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and well wishes. I appreciate you all so much.
A.
P.S. If you haven't entered the contest to win 2 books by Chris Well, be sure to enter today by clicking the book covers at the top of the sidebar. Contest ends at midnight on October 31, 2007. Good luck!
I was released from the hospital on Monday October 1st. Spent one day at my parents and then, finally, got to come home. YAY! I took a week at home to get my bearings with the intention of going back to work part time the following Monday (8th).
My first day back at work wasn't too bad. I was tired, but sure I'd be in the next day with no trouble. That was until I woke up at 4:30 am Tuesday on a Tilt -a Whirl. I have never experienced dizzy like that before. It was so bad it felt like the two halves of my brain were being ripped apart by centrifugal force. Oh yeah, and then there was the vomiting. I won't elaborate.
Short of it is, I ended up in the ER, concerned it might be a complication from the surgery. Good news is that it's not related to the surgery. Bad news is it's Vertigo and I got another prescription. One more that has the power to knock me out cold. Needless to say, I haven't been able to go back to work again. I'm aiming for tomorrow afternoon as long as all goes well. The dizziness has improved a great deal.
As for really good news, I was notified by email on Tuesday that I have an agent interested in seeing the full manuscript for my inspiration chick lit novel Dysfunction Junction. I've got a month to finish it up and send it out. I swear I screamed out loud when I read the email. It's positively thrilling and terribly scary all at the same time.
I know that a request for a full MS doesn't guarantee a contract, nor does a contract with an agent guarantee a sale. However, this is still a big step forward and it will be exciting to see where it goes. Ultimately it's in God's hands and that's the best place for it to be anyway.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and well wishes. I appreciate you all so much.
A.
P.S. If you haven't entered the contest to win 2 books by Chris Well, be sure to enter today by clicking the book covers at the top of the sidebar. Contest ends at midnight on October 31, 2007. Good luck!
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