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« on: March 08, 2012, 11:23:12 AM » |
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but they are not going to take it on. It beats the silence I had for a long time with no feedback, but now after all the compliments, they pass. Grrr.  Sorry about the rant. Figure you would understand. |
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2012, 11:31:27 AM » |
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I do. I'd rather hear a simply "Sorry, not for me at this time" than have my book praised to the heavens before it's rejected.
It's like having a tasty cookie held out to you, to you only to have it snatched away when you reach for it.
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2012, 12:00:07 PM » |
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lilyrose
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2012, 01:16:28 PM » |
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I guess it is rejection compliments, like when you break up with someone you tell them how great they are but just not for you.
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2012, 02:26:41 PM » |
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but they are not going to take it on. It beats the silence I had for a long time with no feedback, but now after all the compliments, they pass. Grrr. Sorry about the rant. Figure you would understand.  Ugh, definitely. Sometimes it makes me want to pull out my hair |
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2012, 04:32:21 PM » |
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but they are not going to take it on. It beats the silence I had for a long time with no feedback, but now after all the compliments, they pass. Grrr. Sorry about the rant. Figure you would understand.  And, I pitched to this cat, Ben LeRoy of Tyrus books. The agent sent me a "nice" email after a nudge three months later. Chuck patiently guided me in the right direction and I ultimately found my way here. But this is what Mr. LeRoy typed in his email: "I know this will find a home, but it's not for me."
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Critiques should spur growth and improvement. Neither is painless.
I don't do personal attacks, defense/debate of work or grudges.
Remember, my comment's worth exactly what you paid for it. Use it, ignore it or PM-me and I'll remove it.
Buona fortuna!
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« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2012, 06:18:06 AM » |
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Try having an agent saying they "love" the book (yes the agent used THE love word) but is worried about the hunger games similarities and wont take it on...grrrrr!
Hang in there lilyrose, we're right there with you!
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« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2012, 05:10:06 AM » |
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It's mean...mean...mean. (not really- I just felt like ranting  ) An agent told me just a few weeks ago that my MS is terrific... great... definitely worth liking... (they even put in one or two explanation points) - they didn't complain about a thing - BUT claimed it just has a little too much fantasy for what they represent. Part of me wants to take it as a nice compliment - the other wonders if they are just being nice. The second half is beginning to win out since I haven't found the agent yet that they claimed would quickly snatch it up. But here's a Karma cookie for you as a small picker-uper.
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« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2012, 07:00:03 AM » |
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There are so many factors that go into that decision--it seems nearly impossible to "win." And when you step back and look at it, really look, you realize that by writing a book you have created something from your mind and are asking a stranger to go along for the ride--to not only relate to the characters, but to agree with the choices you've made in telling the story, to agree that the story you've chosen to tell has merit. I've gotten so close that it only emphasizes how far I am from success.
There is just no telling what will happen. We have no control over any of it and that is painful.
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2012, 06:18:13 AM » |
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It totally seems impossible to win. My last (form?) rejection on a full MS was "you're a good writer ... but this seems a little too familiar for me ..." My novel is historical fantasy about two tenth century monks who are trying to prevent the apocalypse before 1000 AD. Too familiar -- really? "It's kind of like The Name of the Rose meets Good Omens..."  |
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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2012, 08:40:08 AM » |
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Tabris - maybe I'll use that line in my next query and see what happens  Please let me know if the receiving agent calls your local police to drop by and do a wellness check. |
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