tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post259116277400803590..comments2023-09-08T01:51:08.835-06:00Comments on Welcome To The ROUS Motel!: A Rejection... And Possibly Starting OverAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05925777569861854546noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post-27731164564960801712010-05-26T02:19:41.900-06:002010-05-26T02:19:41.900-06:00Don't lose hope my friend god has a perfect pl...Don't lose hope my friend god has a perfect plan for all of us and everything was made for a reason. Just wait, be patient and don't lose that determination, that attitude will give you the perfect work and company. Thanks for sharing your thought buddy, godbless and keep safe! Goodluck to your career!Surface Protection Filmshttp://www.prestotape.com/products_protection_films.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post-15209140916822515422010-05-25T19:02:39.956-06:002010-05-25T19:02:39.956-06:00When my writing was rough, I received mainly form ...When my writing was rough, I received mainly form rejections.<br /><br />When I was getting better at the craft, I received rejections like the one your described. Some agents would take the time to write about my weaknesses...because they saw strengths in other areas.<br /><br />I appreciated and used their wonderful feedback.<br /><br />See this as a sign that you're getting closer to yourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post-76959595798450380972010-05-24T20:21:49.532-06:002010-05-24T20:21:49.532-06:00Thanks everybody! I was pretty melancholy for a wh...Thanks everybody! I was pretty melancholy for a while, but I think I'm starting to come around to this whole jazz. I'm just lucky that my first rejection letter was such a cool one. <br /><br />Welcome to the ROUS Motel, Caroline!<br /><br />Steve, you'll be disappointed to learn that the second book in the Moonstone Bay Mystery series is actually called The Incestuous and Lustful Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925777569861854546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post-25314482563329464872010-05-24T08:35:11.218-06:002010-05-24T08:35:11.218-06:00Aw, I'm sorry to hear about this rejection, bu...Aw, I'm sorry to hear about this rejection, but I'm glad that you were able to get some good feedback. Keep going for it! It sounds like you have a great story in your hands. :o)<br /><br />By the way, LOVE the name of your blog. I adore the Princess Bride!Caroline Tung Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668185436035686911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post-38953813030189717882010-05-24T07:45:34.330-06:002010-05-24T07:45:34.330-06:00I'm in the midst of a "hard life" st...I'm in the midst of a "hard life" story -- "The Bottom of the Sky." It's a long novel written by William Pack, who spent his formative year in my hometown. The book really talks about "consequences" for actions...some by us and some to us. I'm often contrasting this book with "Whispering Ferns", which really was a fun tale to read and didn'tSteve at Randomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05850384298833289904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post-27513150073812455212010-05-24T06:31:32.339-06:002010-05-24T06:31:32.339-06:00That is both bad and good news. I'm glad you ...That is both bad and good news. I'm glad you got some good feedback, AND that your willingness to work hasn't diminished too greatly (...if at all?). I hope that this helps you become a much better (published!) author! I expect a signed first printing of your book(s).Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873955688383323549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post-45117953471322142112010-05-23T19:13:57.369-06:002010-05-23T19:13:57.369-06:00Great post. I have faith that you and all of us w...Great post. I have faith that you and all of us will be published one day. The journeys vary greatly from person to person and reading about someone's journey can be difficult or awkward. Reading about yours, however, makes me want to have a book in my hands with your name after the by more than ever.Jonathon Arntsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366218140886892757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142835243333132161.post-62553713959955711692010-05-23T16:04:26.592-06:002010-05-23T16:04:26.592-06:00While I am sorry to hear about your rejection lett...While I am sorry to hear about your rejection letter I am glad to hear that you are using it well. You have an amazing and creative mind and I know that as long as you keep working on it some day you will be a published author. Keep working and you will not be sorry. Thanks for keeping us up dated. I love to hear what is going on with you.The Growshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06579532555504334140noreply@blogger.com