This month has been a wild one. I've had good and bad things happen. I have a new love in my life. My granddaughter, Jullian. She's two weeks old and like most newborns, a complete diva. She wants what she wants when she wants it, and I can't resist her. Neither can her other grandparents, her parents, aunts and uncles.
I've received three rejections on my manuscript and I'm still alive. I didn't break down into a sobbing puddle or throw my lap top out of the window, vowing to never write again. Instead I thought, Wow, they actually responded. I had to ask my critique partners if my reaction was normal. I didn't want the depression I just knew was coming to catch me off guard. I ignored the fact that they were form letters.
Yesterday, I participated in a three mile run-walk with my son. He finished in twenty minutes. I finished in an hour, but the point is I finished. Yeah me! Today, my legs are killing me, but I went to the day job and did what I had to do.
So now I have a screaming baby in the house, a host of people dropping by to see her, submissions, rejections, and new challenges. This is my life. It's become complete and utter chaos. I have no idea what's gong to happen next. And I wouldn't change a thing.
Sep
17
Posted by
Shawn
8 comments:
Sounds like the best of times!
Oh it is. I think I was getting to comfortable with the mundane.
Shawn~
I'm so happy for your new granddaughter. And you'll quicky get beyond the form rejects. Can't wait to see your new project!
I'm already over them. I can't wait to see my new project either. I have three different beginings and trying to figure out which I like best. I'm going to mindlessly write the next chapter. After that, I'll know.
You have such a great attitude, Shawn!! Congrats on the new grandbaby, and D'Ann is right...the form r's won't last long!!
Congrats on the new grandbaby! What a joy!
Rejections happen. Keep sending in to other publishers.
You finished the walk...great job. Pain will subside!
Congratulations on the new grandbaby! I've got a granddaughter and they're wondrous, petulant, adorable creatures who make life complete. *sigh* Ahh...the form rejections. You must maintain your sense of humor. Yesterday, I not only received an emailed rejection from an agent who'd requested a partial...but she sent it to me TWICE. I guess she REALLY didn't like it? At least, she was nice...both times. (grin)
Congrats on the walk. What a great accomplishment! Even if you're in recovery for a couple of days. Good luck on your project, I've been waiting a while for the next chapter.
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