The Rest of the Story

[cathschaffstump]

So, to avoid being coy.

Like so many people, I sent chapters of my novel Substance of Shadows to nephele during the back to school YA offer in her livejournal.

I made the first cut. I was asked to submit three chapters. I wanted to wait for the rest of the story and be discreet before I told all of you what was up.

Today I found out that she wishes to pursue the novel no further. To be expected. Come on, she was the first agent I applied to immediately after finishing the novel. THAT was highly unlikely.

Good things? "You have an interesting premise and an eye for detail." However, she didn't love it enough to pursue it for her list. And that's what it's like out there. :) Nice comments, but not quite there.

Undaunted, we continue, still working on step one of a long journey. But tonight, I think I'll check papers and clean my kitchen. My pace has been pretty mad as of late, and I'm going to take a mental break.

I owe the contest. I made many strides in a short time, just in case she wanted the rest. Now, I can finish my oral read through, put in a few more of Team Proofread's suggestions, and get on to the next agents on the list. Soon. Just not tonight.

Bucking up,
Catherine

Comments

[scieppan.livejournal.com]

Well poo. I'm so sorry hon. It's never ever fun. But her comments were positive, so that's definitely encouragement.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

I know you know, and you've endured it so much more often than me!

Hang in there! We WILL take the publishing world by storm. Really.

Catherine

[manzabar.livejournal.com]

Team Proofread is rather disappointed in TeamAgent. :p Keep pluggin' along and you'll get there.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

I have faith. What would the prize be worth if it came too soon or too easy?

Not that I would say no if it came soon or easy... :)

Catherine

[minoukatze.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that, but her comments are better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick;) Keep sending it- what I've read is better than most of the stuff out there. By the way, any chance of me getting to read the whole thing? *makes puppy-dog eyes*

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

Yes. But not until I'm through with the last of Team Proofread's commments, and I've read it through all the way.

Catherine

[didjiman.livejournal.com]

Keep Trying!!!

[dracschick.livejournal.com]

good luck to you!