January 28, 2007
The Speed of Life
What a weird week this has been.
I managed to land a day job. And after receiving three agent rejections this week, perhaps it’s a sign. I’ve been looking for a job, albeit half-heartedly, since November and with very little success. Then this week, one interview, a few phone calls and I start Monday. Huh?! DS is thrilled that he’ll be able to go to a babysitter, I’m worried sick, but I’ve been known to be a tad overprotective.
Today I’m going to the hospital to visit my grandfather. He is in the final stages of prostate and bone cancer. This too seems to moving with a sudden and frightening speed. Three weeks ago DH and I were at my grandfather’s house so DH could hook up the wires to my grandfather’s new TV. He didn’t look well, but I must admit I’ve been completely unprepared for just how quickly he’s deteriorating. His doctor says he’s dwindling, and I can barely wrap my head around the idea that this could be the last time I see him. Okay, let’s talk about something else.
My WIP is coming along really well. I love my characters. I’m still has conflicted as ever on B&B. Though, I’ve made one decision that I definitely think was the right one. I rewrote the scene and can’t believe how much better it is.
Amongst my many rejections for Witch last week was a personal one. Good, right? Although, the agent didn’t like the conflict or the pacing, she did say the writing was good. That’s something, isn’t it? 
Well, I should stop my ramblings here. I have a ton of stuff to do today. After all, tomorrow I have to go to work.
Music: On the Hood–Matt Mays and El Torpedo
Mood: When my brain catches up, I’ll let you know
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Dawn, sorry about your grandpa. Death is hard thing to take. My dad is seriously ill and I might be traveling home in the next few months to visit him.
On rejections, hand in there. Today I received one for MUD from this agent who’d asked for the first three chapters. He said I rushed the story, didn’t give readers time to absord the characters, and anyway, he didn’t particularly care for either one of my characters and feel they needed to hook up. OUCH!! I would have been so devastated had I received this two months ago. SO you see, one man’s poison is another one’s med. Chin up. Will check posted chapters from tomorrow.
Bella
February 6th, 2007 at 3:47 am