Rejection – Bah, humbug.
I had another topic in mind to write about, but got rejected by another agent today so decided on this. That’s number 10 out of 30, so far. I decided to be depressed for a half hour, then start querying again. Actually, it was a nice rejections, if there is such a thing. She said the novel was, “well-written and entertaining, but not something that would fit my list.” Hmm. I knew this would happen. Why? This novel is a humorous paranormal mystery with romance! Kind of hard to categorize. Maybe I should have added some sci-fi-western-porn.
It’s never easy to be rejected but if you write, you’ll be rejected. Well, other than Robert Parker, of Spenser fame. I heard him speak at a seminar back east many yeas ago, and he told the crowd he’d never been rejected! I guess I have to believe him. Would Spenser lie???
I read once that Agatha Christie was rejected over 500 times before she got published. Jack London racked up 600 rejections before he sold a story. One agent told Tonly Hillerman to “get rid of all that Indian stuff,” and he might get published. So, how do you all handle rejection? Champagne? Chocolate? Uncontrollable weeping? Chime in and let us all know. Misery loves company. But, always remember, the difference between an amateur and a professional is persistence, so never quit. I’m going to send out more queries now…and eat some chocolate. Until next time….
