We are headed to California on Friday. I have started my packing and cleaning and just can't wait. My husband is in long need of a vacation but what is special about this trip - is that our friends are meeting us in Atlanta and flying out with us. They are closer to us than relatives almost and so I expect this will be a special time of fellowship with each other. Another bonus for this trip is that we will be on the same time zone as our daughter!
Goal for this week - IS to finish rough draft of the story but I don't see it happening yet. I did write and submit a short story about chocolate today to Chicken Soup again - for about the fourth time but one of these days...
Monday, September 11, 2006
Thursday, September 07, 2006
One year ago
A lot can happen in a year. When I first started writing, I felt bold,(bolder than I do now) so I sent a few stories to this new paper in town suggesting that they have some stories published in it similar to the ones I wrote. I heard nothing and decided that 1.) the editor did not see a good thing when it was right there in her face 2.) my story just didn't fit what she needed for then or 3.) she somehow knew me and hated me and just couldn't wait to reject me.
None of these scenerios was true. Today I had a message on my answering machine from this editor to call. I scrambled to remember what I had even sent her - being those were the days I hadn't yet considered the possibility of keeping records of my submissions.
I called her back. She apologized for finding my two stories on the bottom of some other work but she could now quite possibly use one of my stories for a soon to be published issue. I was excited of course. She also asked me to keep in touch with her because she implied there may be a future need for inspirational pieces as well.
This call taught me a valuable lesson - besides keep good records. I need to remember that a rejection is not necessarily a rejection. But mostly that God has it all planned and under control. This woman also shared with me that she was a Christian. Perhaps if I had been offered this opportunity last year as a really really new writer - I would not be as well prepared as I am more now.
God is certainly good.
None of these scenerios was true. Today I had a message on my answering machine from this editor to call. I scrambled to remember what I had even sent her - being those were the days I hadn't yet considered the possibility of keeping records of my submissions.
I called her back. She apologized for finding my two stories on the bottom of some other work but she could now quite possibly use one of my stories for a soon to be published issue. I was excited of course. She also asked me to keep in touch with her because she implied there may be a future need for inspirational pieces as well.
This call taught me a valuable lesson - besides keep good records. I need to remember that a rejection is not necessarily a rejection. But mostly that God has it all planned and under control. This woman also shared with me that she was a Christian. Perhaps if I had been offered this opportunity last year as a really really new writer - I would not be as well prepared as I am more now.
God is certainly good.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
GOALS
I'm reading Jerry Jenkins latest book - Writing for the Soul and it has motivated me to write more purposefully. With a goal in mind - I met that today. I wanted to get to 38,000 words and I have. Actually I surpassed that with some to spare. This book will be 45,000 words long - short but long enough for a romance one. I will need many weeks to edit and and have people read it before it is ready to submit. I will also need to write my full outline up as well. But - I can see a windown opening before me. Jerry said that it is great being a writer - but not so cool doing the actual writing - something like that. I agree. My neck hurts!
Friday, September 01, 2006
Crossing the Line
I have moved into a new era in my life - unhappily. I was put on Thyroid medication yesterday for an underactive thyroid. I never take medication unless necessary and like to stay healthy other ways. I hated gettting up earlier to take it and eat later. Not sure how it will affect me - but the doctor guarantees it will only improve my life. I told him I felt fine already but I guess the proof is in the numbers. If I feel less tired then that will be great - otherwise - we will see!
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