I'm back! I had a wonderful time with my family. Thank you all for asking. :-) In 2009 my schedule evolved into a blog first/write later kind of thing. It happened that way because my husband began using the computer in the afternoons and evenings for his project, but now that I have a router, my schedule's changing. It's time to work first, play later. That means I do my chores/errands in the morning, write at naptime, and visit your wonderful blogs in the afternoons and evenings. So if I don't show up in the morning, don't be alarmed (if you even notice, lol). I'm just changing things up. I'm too exhausted in the evening to write, that's why. During the day I have way more energy to write but at night there's a fifty percent chance I won't do it because I'm so tired. When's the best time for you to write? I also need to shout out my awesome crit partner, Linda Glaz! Some of you may have met her at ACFW. She's a wonderful, faithful, ...
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So...how many rejections? How many requests?
Anything that brings hope?
BUT, the good news, is that I get to work on other projects while I drive on this highway, which makes the drive much more tolerable. :)
~ Wendy
Good luck in query land! It's a strange place indeed, twists and turns and seemingly dark places . . . :-D
I've lived in praying for direction land lately. Writing columns and humor articles, but not sure where to head to next. I'd like to write a 3rd book, but haven't gotten an idea that I like yet.
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Jen
What's it like? Ask me that in a couple weeks when hopefully I have my sanity back. ;-)
Sherrinda,
I think I have about 25 rejections? I'm counting no response as a rejection too. Wah! But...I've had a few partial requests and a few full requests. Of the fulls, I've had two offers...I'll tell you more in a week or two. *grin*
Hey Tabitha,
Editing land is a tough place. I've been there a lot and know I'll be there again. :-)
Terri, so you're the one taking all my firewood! Sheesh, girl. LOL
LOL Kathryn! I can't even pronounce that land's name! When I get there, maybe you can help me learn the language. *Grin*
Travis, I hope you hit a peak soon. :-) Thanks for popping by.
As for progress...there's an exit sign coming up. I see it!
LOL Anita!! Of course I know where you're living.
Cindy, LOL, true, but like I said above, it's one of the few ways to get where we're headed. If I see you along the way, you can camp with me and Terri. :-)
Glynis, it's not so bad, right? I mean mostly it's a few prickles and thorns and lots of waiting. I hope you exit soon. :-)
Yikes Erica! LOL Not sure I'll be visiting you anytime soon. *Grin*
Deb, I'm sorry. I hope the sun comes up. It's sometimes sunny there. You just have to make it through the darkness first. :-)
Two offers!!!!!
I can't WAIT to hear allllll about it!
;-)
Sherrinda, yeah, I'm excited but nervous too...
Shannon, I hope so!!! :-)
I'm in queryland as well. 2 1/2 months - nothing compared to you. I'm anxious. I have fulls and partials out and my finger nails can't take any more nail biting!
No matter what, God has a way of bringing us through things so we can move right into the next challenge! Will it ever end???
Steena, those are some great stats!! Quit nail-biting and start patting yourself on the shoulder. :-)
Cheryl, LOL! No, I don't think it ever will. Heh.
Hey Melissa, that's an interesting world. Keep trekking, you won't be there forever. :-)
I'm living in Edit Land:) I pray that Query Land isn't too far down the road...
Ladies, here's what is hot right now with publishers. Series. So finish the first book, and when you query let the publisher or agent know that you are writing a series. Each book must stand alone.
On my blog I am writing 'The Evolution of a Novel Series' where over the course of the next year I'm blogging about my journey writing 'Daughters of the Potomac' series.
I life in "day to day land." Life is running faster than I can keep up with it, so I just do my best each day.
Hope Query Land has a wonderful attraction just for you.
Will be for another month.
It was fun to say hi today and to see where all my friends are!!!
Sigh. May we enjoy the going and not just the getting there!!! (Thank you, Harry Chapin)
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Glad that you're still making time for some writing stuff inspite of your new job and all the work that involves! I'm in rewrite land, again. Seems like I'm there a lot! :-)
I didn't realize you lived in Ga. We'll have to meet up some time! That would be awesome!
Hey Jody, yeah, life is on a nice little roll right now. :-) Rewrite land...been there and will visit again. LOL
Yikes, Patti! I've never been there!!! ;-)
Nancy, thank you for your sweet comment. :-) I hope life slows down so you can enjoy the scenery!
Angie, the land of stories sounds like a great place to be. :-)
I'm wishing you the best through your query process.
I've been reassessing my spot on this path ahead of me. Tweaking and getting back to the root of writing.
Thanks for the hugs, Janna! I love those! *grin* Reassessing seems to be a large part of writing. That and second-guessing. LOL
Oooh, Katie, I don't envy you. I'm impressed though, definitely! I hope you do well with it all!
Oh, Yvonne, I'm sorry about those pushes. You won't dwell here forever. The land is constantly changing and exit signs can pop up just around a corner. Best to you, and thank you for popping by! ;-)
Nah, I wouldn't do that, but some days it's very tempting!! So instead, I'm trying to forget what it is that I'm waiting for and work on something new.