February 22nd, 2012
Defeat is not bitter unless you swallow it ~ Joseph Clark.
When I was a baby author and very wet behind the ears, I wrote my first manuscript. A masterpiece, I thought. I sent off my manuscript and eagerly waited for my contract by return mail. Three months later I received a rejection. I was crushed. Read the rest of my post at Savvy Authors.
I’m also visiting TBR today, the blog where you’re sure to find new reads. I did an interview, and I’m also doing a giveaway. One person who comments will win a download from my backlist. Here’s the link to my interview.
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February 22nd, 2012 at 6:48 am · Link
For some reason that site would not let me comment. But I think that advice can be applied to many things in life.
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:18 pm · Link
That’s true, Mary!
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:35 am · Link
Congratz on your new release, Shelley! Thankfully, your persistence in the face of rejection has lead to your success :-)
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:20 pm · Link
Thanks, Ella. I’m definitely stubborn when it comes to going after something I want.
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 am · Link
Enjoyed your interview over at TBR and loved your Rejection recall at Savvy Authors. I love your mention of chocolate. It really is helpful. And I firmly agree that it is a very bad idea to shoot off an emotional response to a rejection. Agents and editors talk. No one wants to black-ball themselves with an irrational act.
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:21 pm · Link
Angela – I guess shooting off an emotional response to a rejection helps some people. It really is shooting yourself in the foot.
BTW – chocolate cures everything!
February 24th, 2012 at 2:56 pm · Link
You are not alone..I sent my first book to one of the biggest companies because I kept thinking omg this is the best..Oh no…Sooo bad..