Excuse me while I allow myself a moment to whine and moan.

As you know I submitted to the Cobblestone Press for the Vampire Oracle - In The Cards series/line. I subbed 2 proposals - both rejected.

And I have to say that rejection for me always seem to happen when I’m dealing with issues and dramas in my RL so it makes the rejection sting a bit. That damned internal editor, the negative narrative that it is makes me wonder why I keep doing this and horror of all horrors - does my writing suck? Am I actually a no talent hack?

But the other part of me, the side that knows and realizes that rejection is a part of this business. That’s important so I’m going to repeat it. Rejection is a part of the writing process.

That other side knows that I’m a damned good writer. And also realizes that my story just wasn’t “right” for that particular publisher at the time. That something about it didn’t “click” or “jump out” at the editor/publisher. I get that. I really do but it still makes it hard some times.

Also, rejections, believe it or not, are hard for editors and publishers to write. Most that I know or “met” cyberly have said it’s a part of the job that they hate. Saying no. And on the flip side - that yes is amazing.

Sigh. Okay now on to the good part - a lot of divas were chosen for the line and is in very good company. So congrats to all who made it. 

So now it’s back to the old grindstone - write, submit, repeat.

I’m not giving up. I could never quit writing, maybe take a hiatus but never quit all together.

And lest anyone thinks this is a bitter post - it’s not. I’m actually very happy for everyone chosen. Cobblestone is a great publisher from what I’ve heard and the books I’ve read from them. And while my story wasn’t right for them this time, there is always the next submission. Plus I got a very nice rejection letter, as far as rejection letters go.

So I’ll end this point on a high - happy birthday momma.

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