Friday, September 3, 2010

Ready for the weekend

This week has be so up and down--emotionally. I HATE the query process. I feel like I'm stalking my own email, hoping to get someone interested in my book. It was productive, though. An agent tweeted about my query and I happen to see it. I found out she rejected me so I emailed her about the tweet. We have been corresponding and she has given me ALOT of great feedback --along with public query slushpile blog.

I discoverd that 1). My query letter is too long, and 2). I have it listed in the wrong genre--college age is not considered young adult.

So, I'm back to the drawing board. I have since cut the query from 450 words to 185 words. I am also going through the book (again!) and changing the ages, cuz I can't keep them in high school, it just changes the story.

So...in the scheme of it all, it's just a long, long, process of learning ALOT, taking rejection, and deciding that you have something that isn't worth giving up on.

I was also relieved to discover that Dylan's eyes are better (prayers work!). We just need a checkup next year. I am also looking forward to my boys football games tomorrow, and a fun date night with my hubby!

Have a great weekend.