This rejection made me feel so GOOD, the fact I was being rejected didn't even bother me!
Hey there Dana,
Thanks so much for giving me a shot at What We Leave Behind. It only takes five pages to see that Nelda’s a fantastic character—she must be so much fun to work with!—but I’m sorry to say that I wasn’t connecting wholeheartedly with the story she’s starring in, despite its many intriguing qualities, so I ought to step aside, extremely grateful for the opportunity to have seen your writing, and wishing you the best of luck!
Sincerely,
Stephen