Well, No Book Deal This Time

[teddy_radiator]

I got my first rejection letter for Her Minder today. At least they went so far as to read it in its entirety. They felt the more violent themes (espionage and an assasination attempt) were a little too intense for their readers.

I told myself I would be a very, very lucky person indeed to get a book deal first time out. I told myself I would be rejected.

I didn't tell myself how disappointed I'd be. I feel like crying. On top of it all, Ashwinder misread my updated story and rejected it, thinking it was the same one I'd done before. Sigh.

I'll be okay.

Comments

[darklotus1211.livejournal.com]

Chin up, my dear, and just keep plugging away - it's very disappointing, I know, but it's very rare to have your work published at first try.

The fact that they read it all the way through is a good sign, though - I really hope you get a deal.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dark. I really didn't expect to get it on the first try and I said that it would give me confidence to try other publishers. I'll keep trying.