Good news, bad news
The bad news first... Got a rejection from the agent who requested a full of Polkadots & Moonbeams. Now the good news, she made some very nice, constructive comments and indicated to me that she'd read the whole thing. That made me feel good, unlike some other rejections I've gotten that have made me want to join Billy Joe in a leap off the Tallahatchie Bridge (it's so sad to admit I remember when that song was news!).
The agent said she just didn't feel "passionate" enough about the work to take it on. Now, that's an excuse I've heard a few times too many and I'm tempted to suggest these agents invest in some Viagra. I mean, maybe the problem isn't the work, maybe it's their libido. If they've lost that old lovin' feeling and can't muster a flame of passion for what they've been reading, never mind a raging blaze, then I think Bob Dole has something to sell them! Of course, it could backfire, like the warnings on the Viagra ads that say "If you experience dizziness, vomiting, or an erection sustained for more than four hours call a doctor and the Guiness Book of World Records." I can see these Viagra-stoked agents taking on every typo-filled, turgid piece of sludge that lands on their desk. People, people, that's NOT a good thing; just get the hots for MY work.
The rejection inspired me to a flurry of activity and I sent out a crap-load (as my kids say) of queries in the last week. Got a request for 50 pages, so we'll see how that goes.
My rant next week will be totally dedicated to the Oscars, my annual review of the highs, the lows, the dead-celebrity-applause-o-meter, and the hopefully terrible fashions. I don't make predictions but I will say Jamie Foxx is a shoo-in for RAY. Seems no power in the 'verse can stop him!
Janet
The agent said she just didn't feel "passionate" enough about the work to take it on. Now, that's an excuse I've heard a few times too many and I'm tempted to suggest these agents invest in some Viagra. I mean, maybe the problem isn't the work, maybe it's their libido. If they've lost that old lovin' feeling and can't muster a flame of passion for what they've been reading, never mind a raging blaze, then I think Bob Dole has something to sell them! Of course, it could backfire, like the warnings on the Viagra ads that say "If you experience dizziness, vomiting, or an erection sustained for more than four hours call a doctor and the Guiness Book of World Records." I can see these Viagra-stoked agents taking on every typo-filled, turgid piece of sludge that lands on their desk. People, people, that's NOT a good thing; just get the hots for MY work.
The rejection inspired me to a flurry of activity and I sent out a crap-load (as my kids say) of queries in the last week. Got a request for 50 pages, so we'll see how that goes.
My rant next week will be totally dedicated to the Oscars, my annual review of the highs, the lows, the dead-celebrity-applause-o-meter, and the hopefully terrible fashions. I don't make predictions but I will say Jamie Foxx is a shoo-in for RAY. Seems no power in the 'verse can stop him!
Janet
posted by Janet at 9:55 AM
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