tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post459551739798684902..comments2024-03-28T05:05:30.116-04:00Comments on mainewords: same bat channelmshatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-68632895793551087952011-02-12T20:22:08.170-05:002011-02-12T20:22:08.170-05:00Nah, you don't suck. It just happens that way...Nah, you don't suck. It just happens that way sometimes. And though *you* don't suck, the situation always does.<br /><br />You'll get 'em next time.Anthony Rapinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581208296144295224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-78432759857739543842011-02-12T16:46:24.855-05:002011-02-12T16:46:24.855-05:00Batman! I Dream of Jeannie! I loved after school t...Batman! I Dream of Jeannie! I loved after school television. For about an hour. Then, we'd be outside until we were forced to come in for dinner. Good times.<br /><br />I wouldn't worry too much about that rejection. It seems it was much too fast to have been carefully read or considered. I agree with Alex's conclusion:)<br /><br />I have a goodie for you on my blog!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-78797087376851207192011-02-12T12:33:35.191-05:002011-02-12T12:33:35.191-05:00You can't take it personally. You can expect ...You can't take it personally. You can expect to get many rejections, sometimes not even a response at all. Does that mean you're terrible? Not at all! We ALL go through it, it's part of the business. But if you don't keep going, it will never happen. Just send out the next one when a rejection comes in without second guessing why. In the meantime keep writing, keep revising, keep reading, keep learning and improving. Believe me, when you finally get the call/email/whatever, it will be worth it!!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-81446789495368196022011-02-12T11:52:52.648-05:002011-02-12T11:52:52.648-05:00Sorry about the rejection. I've gotten quick r...Sorry about the rejection. I've gotten quick rejections before once or twice. They know exactly what it is they're looking for and I agree with Dianne, that it might not be what that particular agent is looking for. I'm also with the others in that I'd rather hear quickly than drag it out and have hope for so long when it doesn't pan out. I think that makes it worse for me. <br /><br />Keep going, you'll get there.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-30286391685972577602011-02-11T18:58:23.952-05:002011-02-11T18:58:23.952-05:00thanks all for your support - I know it's part...thanks all for your support - I know it's part of the process; but I swear I've never gotten a rejection letter so fast. maybe it just took me by surprise. And Buffy I'm glad you remember all the shows; they were fun :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-48851857286811534672011-02-11T18:06:30.729-05:002011-02-11T18:06:30.729-05:00OK. So now I'm jumping up and down. What a fla...OK. So now I'm jumping up and down. What a flashback you just delivered in your first paragraph. I'm so with you on like everything you said. I remember Romper Room and, like you, kept waiting for my name to be called but it never was. And oh how I loved Mr. Rogers. He always made the coolest stuff out of empty shoe boxes. And the fish and the trolley and Daniel Striped Tiger and .... Oh, and Captain Kangaroo. I loved, loved, loved Mr. Green Jeans and Bunny Rabbit and Dancing Bear. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!<br /><br />About the rejection, I've sent queries and, no lie, got a rejection back in fewer minutes that it took me to use the bathroom, and I felt exactly the way you're feeling. Hang in there. You will find someone who believes in you and your work. Have a terrific weekend MarcyBuffy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033283884801658206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-39527017311564697542011-02-11T16:04:58.084-05:002011-02-11T16:04:58.084-05:00Sorry about the rejection! That stinks! There is j...Sorry about the rejection! That stinks! There is just no easy way to hear "no" And yup, Eartha Kitt was the Cat Woman most of the time, I think.Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993426426615924328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-2705780417761911582011-02-11T12:58:52.547-05:002011-02-11T12:58:52.547-05:00good point, Dianne.
You're right, happy, it is...good point, Dianne.<br />You're right, happy, it isn't personal; it just feels that way.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-75432026608516464062011-02-11T08:37:54.331-05:002011-02-11T08:37:54.331-05:00Hang in there, it's not personal.Hang in there, it's not personal.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-85435658909834534482011-02-11T06:52:34.810-05:002011-02-11T06:52:34.810-05:00Julie Newmar is the Catwoman I remember best and t...Julie Newmar is the Catwoman I remember best and the one that springs to mind when I think of her. <br /><br />I confess to being in love with Davy Jones from the Monkees.<br /><br />As for the quick rejection, why not say that she wasn't in the market for a story in that genre/setting and that's why she made such a quick decision? It's probably the most likely reason. Could be she already has something like that and can't take on a competing project. It probably had little to do with the quality of your writing and everything to do with other clients and projects she has.<br /><br />I agree 50 foot QU -- a long, drawn out rejection is worse, because then you KNOW they've really combed over your work ... and still found you wanting. :(<br /><br />Still sucks, though, no matter how you look at it.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-3091523765520836812011-02-11T06:07:23.161-05:002011-02-11T06:07:23.161-05:00thanks Alex and E, and I do remember Kimba the whi...thanks Alex and E, and I do remember Kimba the white lion, another fave :) <br />Carrie, I think you're right about Eartha Kitt and I'm so glad you like the bookmark!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-74928482867871194632011-02-11T03:18:05.107-05:002011-02-11T03:18:05.107-05:00You don't suck. Rejection sucks though, no mat...You don't suck. Rejection sucks though, no matter what the circumstances. Keep going!<br /><br />I used to set my alarm to get up EARLY on Saturdays to watch Adam West as Batman. (What was I thinking?) The Catwoman episodes were the best! Didn't Eartha Kitt play her some of the time?<br /><br />The bookmark arrived today. It's beautiful. Thank you :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733651711754068802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-33030849379732192011-02-11T00:54:26.132-05:002011-02-11T00:54:26.132-05:00No. You do not suck. But isn't it good to know...No. You do not suck. But isn't it good to know you don't have to waste any time wondering about that publisher?<br /><br />I'll take instant over long drawn out rejection any day!<br /><br />Hang in there! <br /><br />What about Thunderbirds, Kimba the lion, Speed Racer? Remember those?<br /><br />:)50 foot QEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697824892799344961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-78866254437807639572011-02-10T20:38:59.862-05:002011-02-10T20:38:59.862-05:00Sorry about the instant R, but I'm sure it has...Sorry about the instant R, but I'm sure it has nothing to do with the writing. Been there too.E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-64594147256303696132011-02-10T20:27:35.973-05:002011-02-10T20:27:35.973-05:00You don't suck and she was feeling.. bitchy?.....You don't suck and she was feeling.. bitchy?... that morning.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com