Friday, November 21, 2008

Three Cheers For Rejection

A rejection letter went straight to my spam box yesterday. Apparently even my computer is starting to sort them for me. I figured it wasn’t a good sign so I just went ahead and deleted it without opening it. Did you all collectively gasp at that last sentence? I’m just kidding, of course. I would never deny myself the opportunity for pure torture. I read every last word. I’m glad I did too. It was the most personalized rejection to date. It felt especially gut wrenching, more so than the generic ones. Yay for rejection!

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  1. Wee! Nothing like a little rejection to get you through the empty inbox of the weekend. I got one today, too. Party...

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  2. Who rejected you?! Do you want me to beat them up? ;) I will!

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  3. Natalie, Yay for us! Nothing spells party like rejection.

    Aubrey, Yes, I'll e mail you their name and address, will you take care of them for me? :) lol

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  4. Hey, I want in on that party. I got a rejection today too! Huzzah!!

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  5. Huzzah, indeed! Rejections all around! Ooh, it's fun to share my rejections with you girls, I suddenly feel happy about them. Let's have an online party with every rejection. :)

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  6. -dances rejection party dance-

    Wee! Pull out the Dr. Pepper and Code Red! I'll cook up some brownies.

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  7. I'm sorry but glad you read it!! We all get them sooooo often, don't we?? But I like the company I keep!
    But it means you are submitting and that's what we do!

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  8. I'm sure I'll join the rejection party again in January ; ) But carry on--one query for every rejection!

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  9. If I ever meet someone who wrote you a rejection letter; I think I'll introduce them to Smith and Wesson (my biceps)! I got your back!

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  10. So, so funny that it went to your spam box! LOL
    When you said you deleted it without reading I felt like fainting.
    Good for you for reading. If it is personal, you may want to keep it.

    Ouch! No need to throw things.

    LOL, just kidding! I'm fixing to start querying again, so let the rejections begin!

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  11. Natalie, I love brownies. Save some for me.

    Terri, I feel like I'm in very good company.

    Kiersten, yes, I made sure to send out another query yesterday. I wouldn't want a dry spell in my rejections. :)

    Nicki, I love your biceps. When are you coming to see me again? I miss you.

    Jessica, I can't wait for you to join our rejection party. Good Luck.

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  12. Well at least it was personalized, which is more than some are! Sorry, though ...

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  13. Whooo-hoooo! You are one rejection closer to being published! hooray! slendie

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  14. Joanne, very true. It's nice to have the personal touch.

    Slendie, yes, one step closer in the numbers game. :)

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