tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post382523946591628964..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: "You're gonna be sorreeeee"Janet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-16956806822731600702016-03-31T23:56:45.798-04:002016-03-31T23:56:45.798-04:00Late to this event, but swerving back to topic bec...Late to this event, but swerving back to topic because I love a good neener neener, but never never in this kind of situation. I am one of those who are comforted by the tales of celebrated authors' rejections, but don't need to have the rejecting agents named. Except the ones who rejected Harry Potter. That is my one exception. And I am absolutely dying to know who they were.Grettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144169680823342189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87686826219583403852016-03-22T13:16:55.975-04:002016-03-22T13:16:55.975-04:00One should learn from rejection in this and in all...One should learn from rejection in this and in all other arenas: http://writerscircle.com/cs-facing-rejection/?utm_source=twc-twcfan&utm_medium=social-fb&utm_term=03222016&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=cs-facing-rejection&origin=twc_twcfan_social_fb_link_cs-facing-rejection_03222016Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05547110687684578056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-3733587628680270312016-03-22T12:08:57.578-04:002016-03-22T12:08:57.578-04:00Thanks EM, Mark, and Brigid for all the wishes. We...Thanks EM, Mark, and Brigid for all the wishes. We're not sure how long dad has - he's a stubborn old coot, so it may take awhile. We can hope and pray, anyway. <br /><br />And Brigid, I love cake, but I've never been able to get it to work, even when I could eat gluten. Cookies are about the most complicated things I can bake. That buttermilk pound cake sounds lovely!<br /><br />Julie: It's okay to think about yourself once in awhile, especially when you're hurting. That's human nature - pain (of any sort) will grab your attention. That's its purpose, really. To get your attention, so you'll do something about it and possibly save your life (or sanity). This is a time to look after yourself. (((hugs)))BJ Muntainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977414826388000094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55301124104098733842016-03-22T10:37:25.972-04:002016-03-22T10:37:25.972-04:00E.M. "Julie – thank you so much. I hope you g...E.M. "Julie – thank you so much. I hope you get to feeling better soon."<br /><br />I do want you to know I prayed and will pray again. I completely adored my Aunt Rose who raised me part of the time, so my heart just break for you. My thoughts are with you and your family and certainly with your dear aunt. Peace and comfort. Ugh, and I have done it again. I can't seem to think about anyone else without putting the focus on me. I am so sorry. That is inexcusable.JulieWeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361549099072091350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-51224224535662250842016-03-22T07:36:10.978-04:002016-03-22T07:36:10.978-04:00Are we talking politics here?! Oooh! Hamilton has ...Are we talking politics here?! Oooh! Hamilton has my vote!<br /><br />Wait, you <i> didn't </i> mean the Tony's? Boo. Carry on.<br /><br />To everyone facing a difficult time: my thoughts and well wishes are with you. Hold your loved ones close, and if you can't do that, keep their memories closer. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332570278984058081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-18547469729888068452016-03-22T06:40:34.629-04:002016-03-22T06:40:34.629-04:00Janet, color me impressed. I learn something new e...Janet, color me impressed. I learn something new everyday. E.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-11488198007887138142016-03-22T06:36:01.406-04:002016-03-22T06:36:01.406-04:00BJ--gf cake in times of sorrow is a necessity. The...BJ--gf cake in times of sorrow is a necessity. There's a buttermilk pound cake I want to try, but drop me a note for tried-and-trues if you need a new recipe. Hope your father's passing is peaceful and full of love, and that all who love him find solace. Brigidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768090206152536761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-69203533671854319642016-03-22T06:12:50.030-04:002016-03-22T06:12:50.030-04:00It's probably too late to hop into this topic ...It's probably too late to hop into this topic but just wanted to say my thoughts are with you EM - and you too Julie. It is so hard not being able to share successes with important people who are gone. I guess you just have to try to remember that they're part of your successes because they are a part of you. So in a way, you're still sharing them. *hugs*Sam Hawkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549251130820223139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74307456434733609272016-03-22T05:29:34.075-04:002016-03-22T05:29:34.075-04:00Janet, and I thought I got up early.Janet, and I thought I got up early.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-22972979240138991352016-03-22T04:33:17.063-04:002016-03-22T04:33:17.063-04:00I'll take Geography for $100!
The Democratic R...I'll take Geography for $100!<br />The Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with the Republic of Congo) was formerly known as Zaire. The capital is Kinshasa (formerly Leopoldville).<br /><br />Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-61124126230766966672016-03-22T02:41:52.285-04:002016-03-22T02:41:52.285-04:00Hugs EM. I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. Lo...Hugs EM. I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. Losing someone so dear to you is terrible. <br /><br />What Lennon said. Bomb the bridge before you cross it.<br /><br />This morning I read a blog post titled Homme de Plume. It seems fitting to link it to this discussion.<br />http://jezebel.com/homme-de-plume-what-i-learned-sending-my-novel-out-und-1720637627 <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />angie Brooksby-Arcangiolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000615140577512304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65801935247713069212016-03-21T22:29:53.140-04:002016-03-21T22:29:53.140-04:00I send all good thoughts to EM, BJ, and NM from th...I send all good thoughts to EM, BJ, and NM from the West Coast!<br /><br />And I nominate Bethany Elizabeth's "Burn that bridge when you come to it" for subheader.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886045611763178062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-47272810276303714462016-03-21T22:20:16.744-04:002016-03-21T22:20:16.744-04:00You guys! I am overwhelmed by the kindness here to...You guys! I am overwhelmed by the kindness here today. I so appreciate all the warm wishes. Reading this today kept me mostly sane, made me laugh, made me cry, made me want cake via Colin’s eldest. And cookies in Canada. <br /><br />B.J. I pray for your father and family. Cancer is bad enough. Dementia is double rough. I wish I could buy you a drink and give you a hug. <br /><br />Julie – thank you so much. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Those kind of anniversaries are tough. You remind me a lot of my aunt, at least what I know of you on this blog. And it’s not just the horses. I read that same grit in you.<br /><br />Now back to Donald Trump’s hair and the ass-hats of the world.<br /><br />Christine, I really needed that laugh. Now we at least have multiple definitions for ass-hat, hyphenated or otherwise, and every time I see Trump, I will half-expect his hair to leap from his head and pee on some reporter’s leg. <br /><br />My dad and I visited my aunt yesterday (which now seems years ago) just to say our last good-byes. Anyhow, the Hospice nurse was there, and me being the story ghoul that I am, got to talking to her. I collect people's stories, don't you know?<br /> <br />As it transpires, this nurse came from the Republic of the Congo in Africa which used to be Zahir (not sure about that spelling) which was something else before that. This nurse, without too much prompting, proceeded to tell me about her homeland and her story. <br />My father picked up on the conversation and asked after some leader he knew about from the Congo. She told us that whoever this man was did not get to enjoy being president for very long. <br /><br />Jokingly, my dad asks her, “They didn’t shoot him, did they?” <br /><br />She answered, with a bright smile, “Oh yes, and the next president as well. It’s only politics."<br /><br />So it could be much worse in the United States, but let's not go there. Please. Yes, Canada may build a wall after this election to keep the ass-hats out, but still. <br />E.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-40736305464015215392016-03-21T21:32:30.565-04:002016-03-21T21:32:30.565-04:00EM, I'm so sorry. Praying that you might find ...EM, I'm so sorry. Praying that you might find peace and strength in such a difficult time. *hugs*Kae Ridwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356868531870405990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-28761101010410639072016-03-21T20:51:02.845-04:002016-03-21T20:51:02.845-04:00Janet: Dare you to go to the convention with a can...Janet: Dare you to go to the convention with a can of dog food. Don't forget to take a picture... ;)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-24169240253294941582016-03-21T20:14:54.882-04:002016-03-21T20:14:54.882-04:00Thanks, Lennon and Steph (and Colin, I hope that c...Thanks, Lennon and Steph (and Colin, I hope that cake's gluten-free, cuz I could sure use a piece).<br /><br />Spent the afternoon with my dad and mum at the hospital - mostly to keep mum company. And I think dad prefers that mum doesn't always spend all her time worrying about him. <br /><br />He's still himself. He gave my sister's ex-husband the finger when he tried to tease him. That proves he's feeling better than he was last night. Don't know if he'll be home for Easter, but even with the dementia, he knows how to deal with asshattery.<br /><br />NM, I'm so sorry about your friend. (((hugs)))<br /><br />As for the cookies: I make them for whoever actually follows through on the threats to move to Canada. Despite all those threats the last few years, I haven't had to share them yet.<br /><br />Cynthia: Hoping your parrot finds her way home soon. I know I'd be a nervous wreck if it were my dog.BJ Muntainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977414826388000094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-6169261032115657292016-03-21T19:47:47.874-04:002016-03-21T19:47:47.874-04:00E.M. so sorry for your loss.
Our parrot escaped th...E.M. so sorry for your loss.<br />Our parrot escaped this weekend while I was cleaning her cage. Freaked me out. We've been scouring the neighborhood. It was cold last night. Colder tonight. Discovered there is a patron saint of birds. Hoping he and our old standbys St. Francis and St. Anthony can track her down. Threw St.Jude into the mix today too. Can't hurt. CynthiaMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175917641033760408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-88909722756279029512016-03-21T19:22:06.193-04:002016-03-21T19:22:06.193-04:00As long as civility is maintained, political discu...As long as civility is maintained, political discussion is fine. <br /><br />Please remember these things:<br /><br />1. I would prefer the comments stay on or close to the topic of the day's blog post of course, but I understand that sometimes real life raises its head and demands our attention.<br /><br />2 .I insist that calmly stated viewpoints be respected. I have a Carkoon shuttle and I know how to use it.<br /><br />3. I am a registered Republican. I have been one my entire voting life.<br /><br />4. I am in despair about the election this year.<br /><br /><br /><br />Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87519242354591056842016-03-21T18:56:42.059-04:002016-03-21T18:56:42.059-04:00Janet please allow one last comment regarding poli...Janet please allow one last comment regarding politics.<br /><br />The only WRONG vote, is when you DON'T vote.<br /><br />If every candidate sucks, then vote for the Yahoo which sucks the least. There's never been a perfect candidate, never, ever, although if Tom Hanks ran I'd vote for him no matter what party he was in. I'd call it MY party and wear a silly hat.<br /><br />Okay, off my soap box. Back to our regularly scheduled program. Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-85569855905983877002016-03-21T18:42:42.424-04:002016-03-21T18:42:42.424-04:00I'm registered to vote in this US election (be...I'm registered to vote in this US election (being a dual citizen). Have been especially motivated this election, even more than when a cousin of mine ran for president last election and barely got beaten by some guy named Barack.<br /><br />This election scares me. Like agents judge us by the query letters and sample material (materiel?) we send them, I've been judging political candidates by their fruits. One in particular who refuses to hide his derision for people of colour, for women, for people of religion, and who his actively stirring up anger and hatred is springing forth ugly, noxious blossoms on his branches. It is only a matter of time to see just how bitter the fruit will be.<br /><br />I am only one voter. I am only one scrape of the whetstone. But given enough scrapes of the whetstone, any pair of secateurs can become sharp enough to prune the dangerous branches from a tree.<br /><br />Read an article yesterday about how the particular minority group with which I identify myself was thoroughly disenchanted by one particular candidate and I thought, "good, it's not just me who feels this way."<br /><br />I am in no position to tell you how to vote, but I will tell you to go vote. And if you are going to vote, please go study the candidates. Know them for who they truly are.Her Grace, Heidi, the Duchess of Knealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818060864422019573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-66298070194640818112016-03-21T18:40:30.225-04:002016-03-21T18:40:30.225-04:00I keep select query letters, but only the good, up...I keep select query letters, but only the good, uplifting ones. I've had agents say nice things to me--things that remind me that my project isn't as terrible as it might appear. These letters are the knots in the end of my hope. When I've had a bunch of form rejects come back on a project, I'll pull these letters out for buoyancy.<br /><br />If I were ever to read agent reject letters out loud in public, these are the ones I would choose, these ones that say, "I truly believe this will be picked up by other agents," and "This story is charming."<br /><br />It helps centre me and supports the belief that when an agent says "I'm not the agent for this project" (as three have said this morning), it really means that they don't like my topic, and not necessarily my execution.<br /><br />Another value to these positive rejection letters, should every agent who handles my genre says no and I choose to go indie with this project, at least I know there are already some readers out there who enjoyed this book.<br /><br />Her Grace, Heidi, the Duchess of Knealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818060864422019573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-26491668365094612412016-03-21T18:38:33.529-04:002016-03-21T18:38:33.529-04:00Awe come on Reiders. Don't let politics get in...Awe come on Reiders. Don't let politics get in the way. Trump is fun to make fun of. I'd be making fun of Bernie and Hillery but they don't look half as nice with a dog as a French twist. <br />Problem this election year...wait there are no problems. Just remember, not everyone likes kale and lima beans. I like cake. Colin did ya get that ? I'm voting for cake.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-56053388404366018252016-03-21T16:48:29.501-04:002016-03-21T16:48:29.501-04:001. Did the query go out to fifty agents, get chose...1. Did the query go out to fifty agents, get chosen by one, and now have to keep in mind forty-nine different agents?<br /><br />2. Suppose the queryer shelves this project as a learning experience, writes another, and the new book would be PERFECT for QOTKU and vice-versa?<br /><br />It just seems like professionalism makes things easier in the long run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-34974843626162656772016-03-21T16:42:24.365-04:002016-03-21T16:42:24.365-04:00E.M. i am so sorry to hear that. Hugs all around. ...E.M. i am so sorry to hear that. Hugs all around. <br /><br />Death is not an end but a beginning. Death only unties the chord from our ships mouring, so that we may sail on smoother seas.<br /><br />May the comfort of her memory give you joy in the face of lifes frailty and anguish. And in fondness, may the light of her life forever shine in the eyes of those who remember her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-24301235483380601172016-03-21T16:28:08.229-04:002016-03-21T16:28:08.229-04:00Christinaaaaaa, hahahahaha !!!
Your third spellin...Christinaaaaaa, hahahahaha !!!<br /><br />Your third spelling is perfect. Is it wrong to say Trump should be hyphenated ?<br /> Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.com