tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post1781099118195532413..comments2024-03-28T05:38:04.618-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: Rejection and DejectionMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-64260595369603727032009-04-22T15:28:00.000-04:002009-04-22T15:28:00.000-04:00I like Tiffany's idea and AJ's point.
Loo...I like Tiffany's idea and AJ's point.<br /><br />Look at how great you are Ms Moon :) So much wonderful feedback & support & we've read your writing! So our opinions count big time. Very cool huh? :)Amplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803003042641781115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-10675824178084049782009-04-22T14:41:00.000-04:002009-04-22T14:41:00.000-04:00Tiffany and AJ- I am mulling all of this over. And...Tiffany and AJ- I am mulling all of this over. And you know what? Maybe this book is not the one that NEEDS to be printed. Who knows?Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-90001698865669606032009-04-22T11:42:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:42:00.000-04:00Don't post it for free Ms. Moon. You deserve to se...Don't post it for free Ms. Moon. You deserve to see your name on a cover in a bookstore, and I believe it will happen. You just have to find the right publisher, which may take more time than any of us would like, but I also believe it will be time well spent. Your words are worth the extra push and pull to be published. And I know a large group of people who would be lined up to purchase a book with your name on the cover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-50673886644133694732009-04-22T05:40:00.000-04:002009-04-22T05:40:00.000-04:00Could you have a few printed up and put a "preview...Could you have a few printed up and put a "preview" of sorts here online, then once people get hooked (which I'm sure will be with the first line) they could order the book? Then you could use the money from those to go toward printing more.... People would get the word out about how fantastic the book is and before you know it those rejection companies would be knocking down your door to publish it. Only then it would be too late and you'd have the satisfaction of telling them so....Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866427556365110189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-40458954784205948442009-04-21T16:28:00.000-04:002009-04-21T16:28:00.000-04:00Lopo- Yeah. They can join all the losers at St. Ma...Lopo- Yeah. They can join all the losers at St. Martin's press and Algonquin and oh, who knows what all publishers have rejected me. I'm thinking my book is the loser.<br /><br />Ms. P- Even the cheap paperback self-published things cost. I think I'd rather just post it online. <br />Just look at is as a frolic.<br /><br />Lady Lemon- I sure am thinking about it.<br /><br />XBox- It's been critiqued and polished. It has. I promise you.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-90209699316252843262009-04-21T14:13:00.000-04:002009-04-21T14:13:00.000-04:00I agree with jo (just don't tell her), maybe give ...I agree with jo (just don't tell her), maybe give a chapter or two to someone who can constructively critique?<br /><br />Use the feedback to edit and craft, and try again.<br /><br />If I were a fraction as brave as you I wouldn't stop until every possible publisher had rejected me. Twice.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044403947730363259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-71593913212233103552009-04-21T13:54:00.000-04:002009-04-21T13:54:00.000-04:00That totally sucks. I think that the pay pal acco...That totally sucks. I think that the pay pal account thing is a great idea! I would love to read it, really. I am sure I am not the only one.Lady Lemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630074794568739448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-83601979516749458412009-04-21T12:26:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:26:00.000-04:00Ms.Moon, I suspect the anxiety came from being hit...Ms.Moon, I suspect the anxiety came from being hit on the side of the head out of nowhere. You've been writing away here, so open and thus, vulnerable, and that whack came out of nowhere, undeserved. Being rejected is just a plain old bad stroke and we have to be ready for those -- like tell me 20 things you love about it and one thing you didn't, maybe. What Juancho said! Be relieved that you don't have to try to work with those folks. Such losers.LoPohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654988436386324309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-65072409702224184422009-04-21T12:18:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:18:00.000-04:00Steph- That's exactly what I'm thinking about.Steph- That's exactly what I'm thinking about.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-20937891415940303672009-04-21T11:02:00.000-04:002009-04-21T11:02:00.000-04:00My suggestion (and feel free to ignore) is to star...My suggestion (and feel free to ignore) is to start another blog, with the same title as the book. Post a chapter (or sub section of chapter) each day and WE WILL EAT IT UP.Steph(anie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01345590378662641435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-22197207777809770322009-04-21T09:59:00.000-04:002009-04-21T09:59:00.000-04:00Ample- Made me cry, you did.Ample- Made me cry, you did.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-81952645488229346832009-04-21T09:23:00.000-04:002009-04-21T09:23:00.000-04:00I love how you have gone into "observation mo...I love how you have gone into "observation mode". I find that very informative and you are brilliant enough to figure it out!<br /><br />And I must say right now: I think you are an amazing person and an AMAZING writer. I was just telling my hubby about your post that intertwined your father, granddaddy, & Mr Moon. You've got it baby. And as for your novel! I'm so thrilled to hear you are sending it out!!!!! So what about the rejection letter! They are FOOLS! FOOLS I tell you!!! I'd love to read it. <br /><br />And I love the idea about posting a chapter at a time. What an innovative idea! I'd so pay out to support the writer. Do it!!! I'm Soooooo all for it.<br /><br />You rock Ms Moon. Take the risk. You can handle it :)<br /><br />Love - AmpleAmplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803003042641781115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-79993174897955048492009-04-21T09:18:00.000-04:002009-04-21T09:18:00.000-04:00No way sister! This sounds an awful lot like tryi...No way sister! This sounds an awful lot like trying to find the right therapist or partner, or any other important relationship... it just takes time and kissing a lot of frogs! <br /><br />You WILL get there.Petit fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626110471501778855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-10352989794175280282009-04-21T08:30:00.000-04:002009-04-21T08:30:00.000-04:00Ms. Jo- Well, I've had fifties of rejections, at l...Ms. Jo- Well, I've had fifties of rejections, at least. Maybe it's time to let it die.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-55509317319499860042009-04-21T06:42:00.000-04:002009-04-21T06:42:00.000-04:00There's lots to think about, with this. I get that...There's lots to think about, with this. I get that free floating axiety too - sometimes I think I look for excuses to feel it - safer to feel bad about a rejected novel than, well, all the rest. And perhaps I find that anxiety comfortable, in a horrible sort of way. You're right to look at it, poke it a bit.<br /><br />You know all the old ones about having to get hundreds of rejections.<br /><br />How many people have read the book, commented? I think those online crit groups are GREAT, you learn so much -both in terms of useful criticism and also when to stand your ground and know your idea is right.<br /><br />Would you like a reader in me?<br /><br />Maybe it needs some polishing? OR maybe it just wasn't the right house, even if you thought it was.<br /><br />I think you should try a little longer with the publishers, but also self publish through lulu or somewhere like that, and we'll all buy it and generate interest! <br /><br />Don't mess around withpaypal and chapters, go somwhere that'll print to order. No cost to you, no shipping etc.<br /><br />spamword: comin<br /><br />make if that what you will!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-70860069557337828902009-04-20T22:49:00.000-04:002009-04-20T22:49:00.000-04:00random thought - - get ready - - why not pay to ha...random thought - - get ready - - why not pay to have your novel printed in small, simple paperback style (like a playbill) and distribute it by hand (insert many ideas on local distribution)to people around you for the instant satisfaction and control you could assert over this source of anxiety about being published. Do it yourself on a smaller scale & generate buzz. Maybe even study the professional side of blogging to learn what it takes to get as wide of an audience as you choose and let it loose upon us?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-65116951495815086212009-04-20T22:24:00.000-04:002009-04-20T22:24:00.000-04:00Juancho- Oh. But just to have a book in my hand th...Juancho- Oh. But just to have a book in my hand that I wrote. Paper and ink and a cover. You know. I know you know. <br />Happy birthday. <br /><br />Petit Fleur- I read it in Cozumel! While you were baby-sitting! And thank you so much for that.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-13062017741089041692009-04-20T21:46:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:46:00.000-04:00Wow... I did NOT know that about the Ya yas... I A...Wow... I did NOT know that about the Ya yas... I ADORE the Yayas!! I think I would have gone insane without that book the summer that I read it. (I finished it while you and Mr. Moon were in Cozumel) I was staying with the kids! Talk about irony. I think I may have even been in your bed. I'm not sure why I'm prattling like this, but I want to say one more thing.<br /><br />What Jauncho said!Petit fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626110471501778855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-84666840256291798772009-04-20T21:13:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:13:00.000-04:00Well, you know Steph, that would be the joy of "pa...Well, you know Steph, that would be the joy of "pay what you want, what you can." Really, it's never been about the money at all. And there are far too many chapters to ask anyone to pay a buck a chapter. Believe me.<br /><br />Petit Fleur- YaYa Sisters was also first self-published. Not saying I have a YaYa Sisters on my hands here. But thank-you, sweet neighbor.<br /><br />SJ- As always, thank you for your good encouragement. You are so sweet.<br /><br />Aunt Becky- This is a book of fiction I actually started long, long ago, so not sure how relevant it is, although it deals with the eternal issues of love, abandonment, children, and drinking beer.<br /><br />Ms. Trouble- Thank-you, too. No need to picket. I did actually have an agent at one point and SHE couldn't sell the book so hell, why should I think I could? <br /><br />Nicol- See above. I actually sent the book out first to many, many agents until I got one. And then, oh well. <br />It is hard to risk rejection. It really is but dammit, nothing gets accomplished if you let the fear take over.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-90385684060738709112009-04-20T21:07:00.000-04:002009-04-20T21:07:00.000-04:00You didn't want to be associated with those losers...You didn't want to be associated with those losers anyway.Juanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283672346601878803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-26196594975264613292009-04-20T19:54:00.000-04:002009-04-20T19:54:00.000-04:00I am sorry for the email you got.
Really, I don't...I am sorry for the email you got.<br /><br />Really, I don't know what to say other than I think it was very brave of you to actually write the book and send it in. And even though this place said no, I am sure it is a beautiful piece of writing with all the love and care you took writing it. <br /><br />Best wishes with whatever you decide to do from here with it.nicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634572672852445923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-81434672463107892172009-04-20T19:43:00.000-04:002009-04-20T19:43:00.000-04:00I love reading your blog and I, my friend, have VI...I love reading your blog and I, my friend, have VIRRRRRRY good taste in authors. Please try not to feel anxious. Where is that publishing company located? We'll all go hold up signs of protest while you have a nice rest and some time with the chickens. We believe in you!<br /><br /> If money isn't an issue, I'd self publish.All This Trouble...https://www.blogger.com/profile/00500426849293742171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-58652850198288836562009-04-20T19:28:00.000-04:002009-04-20T19:28:00.000-04:00*sighs*
I hate rejections. They suck.
Maybe you ...*sighs*<br /><br />I hate rejections. They suck.<br /><br />Maybe you can self-publish. Or publish it online and have it downloadable for a fee. Or something like that. Because I'm sure whatever it is you have to say is not only beautiful, but relevant. <br /><br />I'm sorry, Ms. Moon.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-75073002988852596792009-04-20T18:33:00.000-04:002009-04-20T18:33:00.000-04:00Of COURSE it's like your baby--only you made it fr...Of COURSE it's like your baby--only you made it from your mind, as it were. Writing is deeply, intensely personal and you end up with yourself just splattered across pages (even if you write fiction)...so rejection of it is like rejection of YOU. So I get it.<br /><br />I'd never thought about posting chapters w/ paypal although that's really an interesting idea. Because the more people you get to pay for it, the more dollar signs you can show future publishers. <br /><br />I'm not simply being nice here, because it's not my style -but you have a talent and a gift in this. I feel like the world can benefit from your words because I feel like I myself have benefited from your words. I think you owe it to yourself (future rejection notwithstanding -you can deal with that when it gets here) to pursue it further. I really do.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174193133138897712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-38008763645514374952009-04-20T18:32:00.000-04:002009-04-20T18:32:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174193133138897712noreply@blogger.com