tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post3698587052311109329..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: What A Day!!Eileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-23549582726578302062009-10-26T06:29:19.308-07:002009-10-26T06:29:19.308-07:00Oh my goodness! Mama said there'd be days lik...Oh my goodness! Mama said there'd be days like this. I love your honesty and humor. I've been considering NaNoWriMo. Maybe next year...<br /><br />Luv ya, girlfriend,<br />SandySandra Heska Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770393615748405966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-90696399528831097722009-10-22T10:00:32.091-07:002009-10-22T10:00:32.091-07:00Eileen,
So sorry for your bad day yesterday and f...Eileen,<br /><br />So sorry for your bad day yesterday and for your rejection. Good for you for picking up your notebook and pen right after that. Don't give up!! <br /><br />I hope that today is a beautiful, refreshing day.Tamara (TC) Stapleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633350990983632539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-44219970404661922262009-10-22T09:56:41.397-07:002009-10-22T09:56:41.397-07:00Apart from your blog, I haven't actually read ...Apart from your blog, I haven't actually read any of your writing, but... Take heart, Eileen! Soon you will have an in-person critique group to support you and help you to grow in your skill. You will be amazed at how your writing improves as a result of these extra eyes. I hope today goes better than the bad day you describe here. It can only get better, right?Lily Whalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17794982719681805044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-74265862075852242012009-10-22T09:00:41.980-07:002009-10-22T09:00:41.980-07:00Oh, woe to the bad days. Makes us appreciate the g...Oh, woe to the bad days. Makes us appreciate the good ones. So sorry about the rejection. Writers keep going, as you know. I have 52 rejections for my first novel that I keep in a blue folder. I think I'll use pink folder for my next book.<br /><br />Never give up! Enjoyed the post.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-63715965563014556442009-10-22T06:09:33.814-07:002009-10-22T06:09:33.814-07:00On the bright side:
It wasn't a form rejecti...On the bright side: <br /><br />It wasn't a form rejection. <br /><br />Opinions can be subjective-another agent may love it as is.<br /><br />And you have the potential to change it if you decide that's what works best for your book.<br /><br />Good luck.Tara McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246124060126729229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-60979923622812403352009-10-21T20:09:03.567-07:002009-10-21T20:09:03.567-07:00Yuk. I just keep whispering Romans 8:28, Romans 8:...Yuk. I just keep whispering Romans 8:28, Romans 8:28.<br /><br />Sorry that all of this crashed in on you--in one day.<br />Your Pearl,<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-20096785595008987152009-10-21T18:20:06.016-07:002009-10-21T18:20:06.016-07:00Eileen! I'm so sorry you had a terrible, horri...Eileen! I'm so sorry you had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (have you read that book?) Those days are the worst. Not that I am making light of your horrendous day, but your way of telling it had me laughing. Like Jody, I could totally hear you talking and it made me wish we were back in Denver!<br /><br />Hope that worm gets chopping into teeny tiny pieces and your laptop shapes up. <br /><br />I'd say don't worry about the rejection...but that's impossible. Rejection stinks, there's no getting around that. Just know that it's all just part of the game (a very horrible part...but still a part). <br /><br />Hope your Wednesday was better than your Tuesday!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-72732915252485110132009-10-21T18:14:13.117-07:002009-10-21T18:14:13.117-07:00Thank you all, you're getting my emotions all ...Thank you all, you're getting my emotions all stirring and in a good way!! You truly are a blessing to me, you wonderful blog friends!<br /><br />Hubby did his best, but the worm or virus, or whatever it is, was too strong for even him. I delivered the laptop to the computer doctor this afternoon. They give no promises, but will do their best. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />I'm so thankful that with three teens in our house, we have more than one computer. At least I can continue on with my story from where I was, and continue to pray that they can restore my last month or so worth of writing from laptop. <br /><br />I'm sending myself email backups at the end of each day from now on!!!! Wish I had of done that before. <br /><br />God is good, we are all heathy with the exception of oldest with head cold, so I'm praising God. I'll take rejectiion notes and destroyed computers anyday over serious illnesses!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-1790758237761824652009-10-21T17:21:34.693-07:002009-10-21T17:21:34.693-07:00oh! those days , those bad bad days!
Now, as for ...oh! those days , those bad bad days!<br /><br />Now, as for the rejection - just file it away - file file file - take any nuggets that seem "real" to you and address them, and then forget it -- in fact, just tear up the rejection - unless you like keeping them for the day you can laugh at them and tell interviewers "yes, look at this stack of rejections - isn't that funny? Good think I didn't give up!"<br /><br />smiling...Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-81255278520559490372009-10-21T16:35:43.130-07:002009-10-21T16:35:43.130-07:00Eileen,
I am so sorry for the awful day. But now I...Eileen,<br />I am so sorry for the awful day. But now I have a confession. Last month when I was just starting to read these blogs, yours was the second one I clicked to follow. The reson was because of the warmth I felt in your writings and posts. I went back in the archives and read some of your earlier posts and looked at the garden pictures. Because of your writing style, I felt like you were someone I could really identify with and felt a kiship with. So while some may (temporarily) reject your writing, take comfort in knowing that others are drawn to it. Hang in there.Ava Walker Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968305681481056689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-63241689502521088482009-10-21T16:23:56.820-07:002009-10-21T16:23:56.820-07:00YOU ARE NOT A TERRIBLE WRITER. Don't even thin...YOU ARE NOT A TERRIBLE WRITER. Don't even think that. Don't even listen when the evil voice says that. You have a gift.<br /><br />I know all too well how it feels to receive a rejection, no matter how kindly it is worded. Especially about something we slaved over, put everything into, and really tried to make it the best we had. I really pray that this will be a re-routing for your manuscript, that after you edit some more and re-send it, it will land in the inbox of the ones who will leap to publish and/or represent you.<br /><br />Keep dreaming, Friend. Keep writing! You can do this!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-7708679711303974192009-10-21T15:28:29.135-07:002009-10-21T15:28:29.135-07:00Oh no! What a day!! I think our temperments were o...Oh no! What a day!! I think our temperments were on the same wavelength!LOL I am SOOOO sorry for that rejection--I don't think it was kind at all and I've read your writing and it is good! <br /> I pray your evening will be so wonderful! You need it!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-984981146352575942009-10-21T14:01:29.815-07:002009-10-21T14:01:29.815-07:00Good grief, Eileen! You've had what my mother ...Good grief, Eileen! You've had what my mother would have called "one of those days." The good news is, they rarely come in pairs - well unless it turns out to be what my mom called "one of those weeks." But let's not even go there. :-)<br /><br />Agent rejections are difficult, but take heart. This was a personalized response offering lots of encouragement. Plus, it's only one agent. First, celebrate that your work was strong enough to garner a *personal* rejection. Then remember it's only one agent. Finally, pick yourself up, brush yourself off and go forth and conquer!VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-91625152050290953982009-10-21T13:51:17.937-07:002009-10-21T13:51:17.937-07:00Hi Eileen -
After multiple problems with my compu...Hi Eileen -<br /><br />After multiple problems with my computer, my tech guy installed a new security program called, "Kaspersky." It's great.<br /><br />I've been in your shoes with agents and workshop teachers. It's painful. Like someone said, it's subjective. I've had one agent say she loved my writing, but didn't represent my genre. Ten minutes later, another agent panned the same sample chapter. Don't give up.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-45609971938868913072009-10-21T12:33:53.068-07:002009-10-21T12:33:53.068-07:00Can I give you a big hug right now?? I've been...Can I give you a big hug right now?? I've been there woman! And it sucks!! There, I said it. It does. (Rejections on my wedding anniversary and my son's birthday? Not pretty.)<br /><br />Okay, onward. I honestly don't know any writer who doesn't or hasn't gotten rejections. Even published authors get their proposals rejected. And it's such a subjective business. Your book and writing style might not work for the agent, but the editor might love it! So don't convince yourself that everyone is going to hate it. <br /><br />I'm going to tell you the advice I give to myself--put more stock in whatever feedback you get from the editor. She's the one you're going to be submitting to from here on out, so if she decides to pass on your project, pay attention to the reasons she gives. I'm only saying this because this is my policy, not because I think you're getting a rejection!<br /><br />Stay positive! "The call" may be a LOT closer than you thing!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-49355592130343379582009-10-21T12:22:37.988-07:002009-10-21T12:22:37.988-07:00Wow. So sorry for the ultra-horrible day. My days ...Wow. So sorry for the ultra-horrible day. My days have felt more down than up lately as well. I can sympathize with you on that and admire you for continuing to do what you are called to do even in the face of a rejection. I'm sorry that happened. They just weren't the publisher for you. When you get the right one, you'll be able to look back on this with joy. I admire your attitude.Regina Quentinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16541489650098107512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-19644370964482338952009-10-21T09:44:06.816-07:002009-10-21T09:44:06.816-07:00Sorry Eileen, to hear about your day. If it makes ...Sorry Eileen, to hear about your day. If it makes you feel any better, I can relate. Was locked out of my hotmail account last week through no fault of my own, it was apparently a widespread thing. Add to that some other challenges and my whole week was interesting, to say the least. But things are looking up! Be encouraged about the rejections, one of these days it'll happen, 'cause you are a good writer:) Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-32302969208455123152009-10-21T08:54:49.400-07:002009-10-21T08:54:49.400-07:00Oh, Eileen! Many hugs are sent your way. You soun...Oh, Eileen! Many hugs are sent your way. You sound like me. Yesterday I had a horrible day, too. As the day wore on I kept berating myself. Very bad habit of mine. During the worst of one situation I kept praying for God's mercy and intervention and he was so faithful in resolving what seemed a hopeless scenario. When He loves me so much I wonder why I start looking down one myself, questioning my abilities. The way He intervened, it made me realize that He is invested in me. He keeps growing me, challenging me, teaching me. He loves me that much! He loves you, too! Remember always that <i>He</i> is the one who made you a writer. And a writer you are!Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-65789321067571993122009-10-21T08:18:01.301-07:002009-10-21T08:18:01.301-07:00Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!
Wow what a day! Gla...Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!<br /><br />Wow what a day! Glad to hear some positives came with all the rottens.<br /><br />On a related note...to avoid losing work to my very bad, very tempermental, very infected but can't afford a new one computer, I email myself my WIP at the end of each session. That way, if my computer crashes again I can always go to any computer, check my email, and "wah-lah" there is my most recent draft of my manuscript! <br /><br />Hope your worm finds a new home,<br />ChristiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-61030635211067841522009-10-21T07:54:24.676-07:002009-10-21T07:54:24.676-07:00Eileen,
So sorry for your rejection yesterday. Th...Eileen,<br /><br />So sorry for your rejection yesterday. They always hurt, no matter how nicely they are relayed. <br />Funny, I was just re-reading my rejection from the Steeple-Hill editor last night. After a couple of months in a drawer, I wanted to read it with fresh eyes. I was still a little taken aback. <br /><br />But never fear. We are good writers and (here's the key) we are getting BETTER with every word we write! So don't give up.<br /><br />You've probably heard lots of stories about writers who persevered and finally got published. One girl on my writer's loop got the CALL this week after 15 years and 151 rejections! <br /><br />It will happen for us, too! (Hopefully before 15 years. LOL)<br /><br />Hope today is an uplifting day for you, where everything goes your way and all laptops are DE-WORMED with minimal effort!<br /><br />SueSusan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-90961927421271574252009-10-21T07:49:51.538-07:002009-10-21T07:49:51.538-07:00The fact that they went into that much detail in t...The fact that they went into that much detail in the rejection is a good thing, as hard as it is to believe. I personally believe that an agent has so many submissions, when he/she sees something they take THAT closely a look at, there's a spark there that interested them.<br /><br />It's all opinion, so subjective. And someday when that book is published and hugely successful you'll have that letter to show everyone!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-16878857019392879022009-10-21T07:47:14.947-07:002009-10-21T07:47:14.947-07:00Oh my! This is me sending you cyber-tea and hugs. ...Oh my! This is me sending you cyber-tea and hugs. What a rotten rollercoaster you were on!<br /><br />Re the rejection: opinions are all so subjective. One agent's 'first draft' is another editor's 'gotta have!' <br /><br />Re the worm: Wow, that really stinks. I'm glad the DH jumped right in on slaying that worm. <br /><br />Re the eye-doc: Yay! No new glasses.<br /><br />Re the word count: Yay!!! That's terrific!<br /><br />Re the paper and pen plotting: Yay for NaNoWriMo and throwing down a quick first draft.<br /><br />Hope today is gentler.Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-49090223246647792612009-10-21T07:45:34.977-07:002009-10-21T07:45:34.977-07:00What a crappy day! I am so sorry! We've all ...What a crappy day! I am so sorry! We've all dealt with rejection. It stinks. Just know that that agent is just one person and not the final word on your manuscript. I got the full range in rejections (and eventually acceptances) from "the writing wasn't strong enough" to "the writing was brilliant." This was just one person's opinion, and someone else might think differently. You can do it. Don't get discouraged.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-67567636780619218482009-10-21T07:08:18.282-07:002009-10-21T07:08:18.282-07:00I'm so sorry you had such a bad day. I have a...I'm so sorry you had such a bad day. I have a feeling today will be much better for you.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-62181427130761092232009-10-21T06:47:17.180-07:002009-10-21T06:47:17.180-07:00Oh NO!!! I have SOOO been there! Consider yourself...Oh NO!!! I have SOOO been there! Consider yourself commisserated with. Hugs coming your way. And for the record, you ARE a good writer. How do I know? Look how many of us enjoy your blog posts!<br /><br />PS. I'm still getting over the fact you used the word "turd"--ok, I shouldn't smile about this, but I am. Here's to a better day!Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.com