Happy Book-Selling Anniversary

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Today marks the one-year anniversary that I sold my first book! That's my good news.

Bad news is... I haven't sold anything since. I'd tell you how many rejections I've received in the past three hundred sixty-five days, but it's a bit embarrassing and way too depressing, so I think I'll refrain.

I do have three different people looking at three different completed manuscripts, ergo maybe--possibly--my year long submission drought is about to come to a grand finale.

Back on the bright side, my book will be out in three months... and so will my baby, making all this rejection look like a faded, distant memory because I'll be swamped with so much joy.

On with the future then. Chin up, soldier. And keep in mind: They can't reject EVERYTHING, or they'd have no books so sell!!

12 comments:

  1. You have one more than a lot of us! Your joy will be overflowing soon. :O)

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  2. Happy Anniversary! Don't feel embarrassed by rejections. We've all gotten them and they're a sign that you're moving forward with your dreams. :-)

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  3. Happy anniversary Linda! agree with Diane--you have one more book deal than the rest of us!

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  4. Happy Anniversary!!!

    One book down and you are on your way. You can look and remember that it can be done.

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  5. Thank you, everyone. You're all way too nice... but I love it!! Thanks again.

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  6. Happy Anniversary, and it will happen again.

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  7. Happy Anniversary! I admire your determination and honesty. And congratulations on those manuscripts you have out on submission!

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  8. If it's an anniversary, then here's anniversary congratulations. You sold a book! That's wonderful, and more will follow, one day.

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  9. Happy anniversary! If it helps I've gotten nearly as many rejections since I published as before I published- lol. It's all part of being an author. congrats on moving forward. Cheers!

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  10. Happy Anniversary sweetie:) Don't feel bad; there are 5 years between books #1 and 2, and two years between #2 and 3:) Everyone goes at their own pace.

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  11. Thanks again! And to Nancy and Molly--another thank you for letting me know I'm not alone in the rejection corner.

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