Yes, I have been a bad blogger. Being a new mother of three kids that walk, talk and talk back will do that to a woman. {Insert manic laughter here.}
Yesterday I received my first rejection letter for three poems and The Monster Under My Bed, which I submitted to a literary magazine, Kaleidoscope, which caters to the disabled. I thought the story (which I polished and spit shined) would appeal to them but they said "No thanks and good luck to you in your future writhing endeavors." Didn't even suggests that I try submitting to them at some other date.
Ah well, I knew it would be so. But it doesn't mean that it hurts any less.
January 15th
One year ago today I began to eat differently. It is called the Ketogenic diet and the information is out there for free ...
Do Not Stress!!! All the great writers were rejected...at some time. That's what makes them great! Think of the stories you can tell when on "ET"... Can you believe they did not want my stories... hahaha...
ReplyDeleteGood luck and keep the faith!
xoxo
Awww keep trying...I could wall paper half a room at this point...You'll hit it, you will!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see you are back! Kids can be a handful, but they are so worth it.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your rejection. I would have to agree with Lori. Don't give up! No one gets it on the first try. I am sure that there is a publisher out there who is just waiting for something like what you have to offer. :)
I wish you the best. Please take care.
Jaime
Oh sweetie, I know it hurts to be rejected, especially when its in regard to something so near and dear to your heart like writing is. However, one must know how it feels to be rejected to truly appreciate the bliss of being accepted. So if you can, find a way to make the rejection no more than a stepping stone to success. Do not give up and do not value your abilities based on anyone's biased point of view. Keep the faith because you will hit it, I too know you will.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Mom
Being a Mom is great isn't it? I smile each time I see you haven't posted because I know the reason why and am happy for you.
Hey...I got a couple of those same letters. Thirty years ago... Nice to know they haven't changed any...
ReplyDelete(((Christina))) xxooxx :-]
Christina,
ReplyDeleteDittos to what Tianka said. The agony of rejection is necessary to appreciate the thrill of acceptance. Every rejection is a stepping stone to success.
Your mom is a very wise woman indeed!
x's and o's to you both.....
LOL! I love your little saying "exercise class when you comment." It gives me the feeling that I should sit up straight and not put my arms on the table as I type.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you became a mommy!! Congratulations!!
Sorry about the rejection letter. Don't give up! They probably sent you a form letter so don't take the wording personally.
All the same, that is only one opinion. Keep throwing your work out there.
ReplyDeleteThink big! oh bit ZI imagine three is way enough children...Think Big with your writing.
Missed you!!!
TJ
Hey Chris. You`re one step closer!
ReplyDeleteRemember, even Theresa has received rejections!
As Rocky Marciano said "Keep Punchin`"!!!
Keep the faith and keep believing in your writing. You are good whether a magazine accepts your poem or not. They aren't God! I wrote a book and spent a year getting rejected by one publisher after another. I still write, and now that I am through with publishers, my writing is better than ever. Don't toss pearls to swine! You are good!!!
ReplyDeletealot of writers get rejected before they make their big break, White's Charlotte's Web was rejected twelve times before it was published or so I have herd. The Monster Under The Bed sounds like an interesting title. An eye catcher. Goodluck just keep trying.
ReplyDeleteHa! Won't they feel foolish when your works are prominently published elsewhere?!
ReplyDeleteLove you~
Nikki