It's blatantly obvious that we have neglected our blog for way too long. No excuse will suffice. However, I will list a few or at least offer an explanation. Life. That's the only explanation I can give. So many things have occurred these past couple of years on a personal level for both of us. Unfortunately life sometimes sidetracks even those things most important to us. Writing was put to the back burner for a while as I sorted out a few things. I'm happy to say that I'm getting back in the saddle.
Last weekend I sent out 5 query letters to agents looking for representation for my completed mss. First, I had to experience and navigate the daunting task of writing a query. I feel this was way more painful than the synopsis. I'm not good with developing a hook, which is very important for the query. I worked on it for several hours, left the computer for a while, and then went back to it. I used several websites as tools which I have to say were extremely helpful. I finally got to the point where I felt like it couldn't get any better and the more I played with it the worse I was making it and my sanity. So I put it all together and out they went. Five query's. The worst part now is the wait. It could take up to 4 months to hear anything back and one even said that if I don't hear anything after a certain amount of time then to consider it a no.
I only had to wait a week to hear back from one, a rejection of course. That is what I am expecting at this point; 5 rejections. For me it's better to expect the worst and not even hope for the best. Any other way would be a recipe for rejection heartache. So, with my first rejection behind me, I'm patiently waiting for the next 4. While I do that and try not to check my email daily, I am working on two other projects. One is finishing a paranormal RS and another is an erotic that I started. I figure those will keep my mind busy.
Right now however I must go figure out what to feed my little ones dinner while trying not to give in to the desire to want to scream at the extremely rude, noisy, and obnoxious upstairs neighbors that I have. That's a story for another time.
No more neglecting. Until next time.
Kellie
About Me
- Dangerous Scribe
- Upstate, New York, United States
- I am Kellie and I write romantic suspense, paranormal, contemporary, and erotic novels. I am a member of RWA, RWAOL, and RWA KOD. I also participate in NaNoWriMo every year. I have the need to write and the desire to be published. I juggle a family and a full time job, but my ultimate goal is to see my book on a shelf.