Well, I got the mail today and I received one postcard back acknowledging the publisher has received my manuscript. I also received a rejection letter (!) from an agent. I'm pretty excited. Not only am I one rejection letter closer to becoming published but it was actually a LETTER. No generic postcard with a "No" plastered across it but an actual letter!
I can honestly say I'm happy. There is something about sending out your work and having professionals look at it. It's pretty scary at first but it just makes the whole journey more exciting. Like I am writing seriously now. For real. Not a hobby. I know my story needs some tweaking still but I needed to send out a few submissions to get me to the next stage. In a weird way it gave me momentum. It has also allowed me to put my story aside for a week or two so I could come back fresh instead of beating it to death.
I am currently fighting a head cold after a long (wedding!) weekend. I'm sure my post isn't put together in the best way but I just had to say that "I'm pumped" about the future of my story.
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I have been feeling the urge to simplify things in my life. I tend to overload myself with information and clutter - even the appearance of my blog was getting really busy. I am constantly stumbling over books throughout my house. Even though I ca...
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I have been feeling the urge to simplify things in my life. I tend to overload myself with information and clutter - even the appearance of my blog was getting really busy. I am constantly stumbling over books throughout my house. Even though I ca...
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I have been feeling the urge to simplify things in my life. I tend to overload myself with information and clutter - even the appearance of my blog was getting really busy. I am constantly stumbling over books throughout my house. Even though I ca...
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Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object. What is her problem? It's my body - and if I want a tongue ring I should get one. She says it's unsanitary and looks disgusting. Well, that's why it's in my mo...
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Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object. What is her problem? It's my body - and if I want a tongue ring I should get one. She says it's unsanitary and looks disgusting. Well, that's why it's in my mo...
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Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object. What is her problem? It's my body - and if I want a tongue ring I should get one. She says it's unsanitary and looks disgusting. Well, that's why it's in my mo...
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I am sitting at my desk. Printer shooting off page after page of my manuscript. Nerve-wracking does not being to sum up how it feels. I can honestly say, I'm nervous. And doubtful. The competition is high out there and what makes me think that I h...
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I am sitting at my desk. Printer shooting off page after page of my manuscript. Nerve-wracking does not being to sum up how it feels. I can honestly say, I'm nervous. And doubtful. The competition is high out there and what makes me think that I h...
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Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object. How could she have done this? After carrying her for nine months in my very own body, raising her right, and teaching her right from wrong- she has the audacit...
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Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object. How could she have done this? After carrying her for nine months in my very own body, raising her right, and teaching her right from wrong- she has the audacit...
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Finally, the house is quiet. I don't know what's been going on lately but it's been non-stop. Baby T has been randomly waking up at night and I think he knows my husband isn't home. We've had some pretty severe storms here and there is a lot of p...
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I came across an ad today. Children's Circulation Clerk. My local library is hiring. I would LOVE to work in a library. Weird, I know. I've been spending a lot of time there as it is - writing, story time, and researching. Why not get paid to be a...
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I got this from Matt. I have never done one so I thought it would be fun! The Instructions: a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search. b. Using only the first page, pick an image. c. Copy and paste each of the URLs...
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The empty halls echoed with laughter. There was a TV blasting static behind a heavy door. It sounded like the TV was being smothered by a pillow. The flickering lights and the pale yellow walls made her uneasy. Why did she always travel alone? He...
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I'm feeling a momentum in life in general. I might not be where I want to be financially or physically but I'm getting there. I am noticing some things are getting easier. For instance, I am not a great cook. I can read recipes and they turn out ...
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This weeks prompt: Write a scene in which the dramatic tension revolves around a misspelling: a road sign, the name on a birthday cake, the directions to a doctor's office, a word in a spelling bee... This was it. Amber was about to go up and re...
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I was reading Prana's blog and I came across this quote: "Most of us who start out on the yoga mat do not realize that, if we dedicate ourselves to practice, it is only a matter of time until the mat becomes our altar." This is something I shou...
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Tommy had bad breath. He didn’t know it. The day he found out was one he would never forget. He had been enjoying the day with a girl that was his friend. Lisa. Ah, Lisa. She had the most beautiful hair and Tommy swore her eyes sparkled like gli...
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What event changed your life for the better? Submitted by Kasey. Meeting my husband, J. I met him through his brother. I was home from college for the summer. I worked for Parks and Rec. for the town. His brother was my boss. I remember th...
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I feel like the clouds are parting. Last night, I managed to get to library to do some writing (It's like going to the office), I stopped for a 6 minute tanning session (for the wedding festivities), I came home, got changed, did some sprints on ...
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I have been feeling a little overwhelmed lately. Stressed but more on the sad side of the scale. I don't know what's wrong with me. I don't want to use the word depressed but I've just been bummed. I am aware there are never enough hours in the da...
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I've got major plans in the works. This year is quite full. With a semi-brandy-new son and being a Matron of Honor - this gal is booked. Shall I make a list of all the planning and goings on? Wedding Shower Bachelorette Party Rehearsal Dinner Hub...
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I have been surrounded by these words lately. They are showing up everywhere. And not just for me. I came across Andrea's post. This has also been a huge topic with a community I am part of... Abundance comes in so many forms. Usually, money is t...
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