A Good Quandary

I have a good quandary. During the conference, my appointment with the agent was cancelled as her flight was cancelled.

In this case, this was a good thing. As I had only one appointment left to attend and that was with an editor. And she asked for TWO FULLS. Let me explain. I met with the nice editor and gave her my pitch. She asked for the full of that one and then said, "I'm not sure if you've heard of Nocturne Bites..."

I said, "Yes, actually I have and I'm so glad you mentioned it. I sent in a short story to the email address on the website last December. I know I could've inquired on why I didn't received an answer by now, but I really didn't want to bother anyone about it. I guessed it had gotten lost." I have to say one of the best things about Harlequin, is that they will send you a rejection, even if it takes three years. Yes. I got one for a submission from that long ago.

She then said, "Please send that one to me too."

I was thrilled. It's a cute little female vampire story and it would tickle me to no end if they bought it. That would at the least get my toe in the door. LOL! I'll probably have a heart attack if they want the big manuscript too.

Okay, you're asking what about the quandary I mentioned in the my title? Well, during the time I was at Orlando I received two emails. One from an agent wanting to see more of the book I queried on. The other was from an editor rejecting a book, but asking for more. OH. MY. GOODNESS! Just too much joy. No, no, no. Never too much when it comes to my writing. Loving the joy here.

Oh, all of the above involves FOUR manuscripts!! Pray for me.

Can you imagine if I had to prepare another manuscript for the other agent if she hadn't cancelled? I would be pulling my hair out. Though I'll keep her in mind for later, if this other one doesn't like my book/writing.

Now back to work...

Trying Again

I received another rejection today. Hmmm, it's kind of funny. I've gotten more blasé about them but I know deep inside it still hurts. Yes. I know they're not rejecting me as a person. In fact, the agent was kind by telling me that I'm a good writer. Odd, I've heard that one before. Yet I read between the lines "Good writer, but not a great writer." Still the rejection sinks in and it's like hitting a bruised knee over and over again. The spot may become numb, but it leaves a bigger mark.

Okay, enough of feeling sorry for myself.

I decided it's time to get more queries out there. More chances to get that knee a nice black and blue color.

Thankful Friday: I'm thankful I haven't given up yet.

Query Letters

For two days I've been working on a query letter for agents. I've completely revamp my old styled one by reading several articles/books written by agents. Though overall agents and editors are all about the story, the agent wants a little more. Considering my bio isn't exactly one to make an agent jump with joy, I was surprised how it's coming together. The suggestions I found in one free PDF download on Amazon was most interesting and helped a lot.

If this gets me some requests, I'll place a copy on this blog. But until then, I rather wait. Of course, query letters are like published books, there are all types for every reader.