Writer's Angst and some Thank Yous


Thank You Jeanette!


Thank You Steph in the City!






Here's a cute video I found over at Miss Snark's First Victim. It's an advertisement for Authoress's Book Agent Demystified, but I still thought it was really funny and kind of true. At least for the beginning of most of our writing journeys.



Have a great weekend!

Comments

Katie Ganshert said…
That is funny, Jessica! Congrats on the awards! How fun!
October 24, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Gwen Stewart said…
That is so true, Jessica! The whole profession is rather mystifying. Love that video. Keep on keepin' on!
October 24, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Krista Phillips said…
Very funny, and congrats on your award!
October 24, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Terri Tiffany said…
This was soooo funny! I loved the headshot and chocolate! LOL
October 24, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Jennifer said…
I love, love, love that video. :) It's one of my absolute favorites. Congrats on the award! :D
October 24, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Amy DeTrempe said…
Great video. Loved it.
October 24, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Donna M. Kohlstrom said…
This is hysterical and oh so true!!! Thanks for sharing! Made my day!
October 24, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Tamika: said…
Congreatulations on the awards Jessica- you deserve them! Thank God for your kind spirit.

This was too cute and you're right it does apply!
October 24, 2009 at 3:27 PM
Project Journal said…
BIG CONGRATS on your awards!!! : )

I recieved my first(woohoo!) blog award last week and am just barely figuring out how to put it onto my blog *blush* It's exciting, isn't it? Lol...

Congrats!
Hannah
October 24, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Jessie Oliveros said…
Yea for awards! My favorite was packing her pic, stuffed goose, and chocolate with her ms. You mean that doesn't work?
October 24, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Jessica Nelson said…
Thanks guys. Awards are fun. I'm hoping to give out a whole bunch soon...
I'm glad you all like the video. I thought it was SO funny, and yes, the chocolate part cracked me up. I was like, what is she sprinkling in there? And I then I realized and started laughing like a hyena because I'm such a chocolate freak too. LOL
Glad I'm not the only one. Heehee
October 25, 2009 at 7:09 AM
anita said…
Congrats on the award, Jessie! You totally deserve it, BQE. Heehee

Wow, that trailer is HILARIOUS! And true. Even partly true once you GET an agent. HEH.

Have a great Sunday, girl!
October 25, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Kathryn Magendie said…
LAUGHING ARSE OFF - omg laughing....that is halarious!....
October 25, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Deb Shucka said…
Not sure whether to laugh or cry - two more rejections came last week. :-)

Congrats on your awards.
October 25, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Eileen Astels Watson said…
Congrats on the awards!!! You deserve them!
October 25, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Karen Hossink said…
Yeah, I wondered that, too. About the chocolates and nuts, etc. Does that help?
Cuz if it doesn't, I'd sure want to keep them for myself. *grin*

Congrats on the awards, my friend!
October 25, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Pen Pen said…
OMG! How funny with the goose toy and chocolates!! I laughed once when my mom told me I should sent the lit agents a rose cuz when Kate Winslet auditioned for 'Titanic', she sent James Cameron a rose and signed it, "From Your Rose"...I was like, "Great idea mom, but I don't think it would work that way in this situation! :)
October 25, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Tana said…
Congrats you deserve them!!!! How'd you get that video of me? ;)
October 26, 2009 at 12:05 AM
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