tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post7781806088984106014..comments2023-10-24T05:53:13.006-05:00Comments on Something She Wrote: Rejection: It HappensJanna Leadbetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-34221991068495615952009-01-10T14:09:00.000-06:002009-01-10T14:09:00.000-06:00This is encouraging, as sometimes I feel like reje...This is encouraging, as sometimes I feel like rejections follow me like baby kittens follow their mother. :-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-19256448491460989352009-01-06T07:01:00.000-06:002009-01-06T07:01:00.000-06:00Melissa - It'll be a quick, easy read for you. But...Melissa - It'll be a quick, easy read for you. But I think you'll love it!<BR/><BR/>ChristaCarol - Pick me ups like this are crucial once in awhile, don't you think?<BR/><BR/>Ana - That, my friend, is so true.<BR/><BR/>Barbara - Let's do it!<BR/><BR/>Colby - Oh, no! Let's banish those dumps!<BR/><BR/>Hi, Heidi! Thanks so much, you've said some sweet things.<BR/><BR/>Josh - *guffaw* Oh boy, do I Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-15694153867294979072009-01-06T01:54:00.000-06:002009-01-06T01:54:00.000-06:00no matter how great a piece is, there will be some...no matter how great a piece is, there will be someone to say that it isn't. To them I say, "You sir/mam, are a doo doo head."<BR/><BR/>But thats just me. :)Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392363844762406853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-83179653092533086582009-01-06T00:19:00.000-06:002009-01-06T00:19:00.000-06:00I love the Mary Higgins Clark one! That is pretty ...I love the Mary Higgins Clark one! That is pretty mean... I sure wouldn't want to get it.<BR/><BR/>Okay, I've got to sign up to follow you now, and it isn't because you are following me (though that is always nice and does wonders for the ego! :)) I find your journey intriguing and I can't wait to see where you go next. Ups and downs, you are going to get there, and it is going to be fun to watch.Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-74107641760282576272009-01-05T21:05:00.000-06:002009-01-05T21:05:00.000-06:00Awesome post, Janna. I needed this one today, bec...Awesome post, Janna. I needed this one today, because for some reason I've been in the dumps!colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-10671525311516283112009-01-05T19:02:00.000-06:002009-01-05T19:02:00.000-06:00I found this very encouraging... especially the $6...I found this very encouraging... especially the $60 million!! Girls, keep writing!!!!!!!Barb Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622630143832437565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-2308294343979493812009-01-05T17:11:00.000-06:002009-01-05T17:11:00.000-06:00All part of the journey. :)All part of the journey. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-496885143767314972009-01-05T16:07:00.000-06:002009-01-05T16:07:00.000-06:00Very interesting indeed! It sure is a pick me up :...Very interesting indeed! It sure is a pick me up :)ChristaCarol Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908423468344511136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-5501803166839341192009-01-05T13:48:00.000-06:002009-01-05T13:48:00.000-06:00I forgot to answer your question about the book, S...I forgot to answer your question about the book, SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER. No, I haven't read it, but I intend to go find it! And yeah, that little thing about not buying anymore books? Ha! Didn't last very long for me at all. I ordered another one online last night. ;-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-7695711624944658302009-01-05T13:14:00.000-06:002009-01-05T13:14:00.000-06:00Wendy - As well you should ;)Stina - That IS quote...Wendy - As well you should ;)<BR/><BR/>Stina - That IS quote-worthy!<BR/><BR/>Terri - You're welcome! :)<BR/><BR/>Melissa - I take solace in that fact, for sure.<BR/><BR/>Jessica - I'm glad you liked it. :)<BR/><BR/>Sharla - It sounds like most have been through some form of rejection or another.<BR/><BR/>Turkey - You and me both! :PJanna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-71098181613570963012009-01-05T12:56:00.000-06:002009-01-05T12:56:00.000-06:00Work that well? Funny, because I am not into flowe...Work that well? Funny, because I am not into flowery, over descriptive prose. Mind is so cut to the bone, I-want-to-say-it-in-so-few-words-as-possible that I fear I leave so much behind. <BR/><BR/>Must be the cold medicine. <BR/><BR/>LOL! :=)Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493201776902196284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-63978773463514990582009-01-05T12:41:00.000-06:002009-01-05T12:41:00.000-06:00Good to know that I will be in good company!Good to know that I will be in good company!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-78024627846919387452009-01-05T12:07:00.000-06:002009-01-05T12:07:00.000-06:00So good to know the high and mighty have been beat...So good to know the high and mighty have been beaten up too! :) (that's horrible...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-29221290557010274422009-01-05T11:58:00.000-06:002009-01-05T11:58:00.000-06:00LOL!Awesome post. I'm definitely checking out that...LOL!<BR/>Awesome post. I'm definitely checking out that link. Thanks Janna!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-88369729636354928702009-01-05T11:12:00.000-06:002009-01-05T11:12:00.000-06:00Wow. Those are a bit harsh - "heroine is boring"? ...Wow. Those are a bit harsh - "heroine is boring"? Ouch! <BR/><BR/>This all goes to prove what a subjective business this is. What one editor hates another will love and same goes for agents. That's why we have to keep on keeping on!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-52857052070688315462009-01-05T09:54:00.001-06:002009-01-05T09:54:00.001-06:00Oh I love this post-- always want to read that it ...Oh I love this post-- always want to read that it isn't all that easy but if we keep going--who knows?? Thank you!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-59142160885678055602009-01-05T09:54:00.000-06:002009-01-05T09:54:00.000-06:00I like what Angie said...I think I am going to pos...I like what Angie said...I think I am going to post that on my computer desk!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06633193351352023097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-29290187112945322002009-01-05T09:53:00.000-06:002009-01-05T09:53:00.000-06:00Thanks for posting this, Janna. I feel slightly le...Thanks for posting this, Janna. I feel slightly less loser-ish now.WendyCinNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548500219172368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-56273328037208978102009-01-05T09:31:00.000-06:002009-01-05T09:31:00.000-06:00Rafael - I'm impressed! I don't normally work that...Rafael - I'm impressed! I don't normally work that well at all, let alone in the morning. :P<BR/><BR/>Angie - You rawk, seriously. But you're making my head big!<BR/><BR/>Joanne - Isn't that craziness?!<BR/><BR/>FringeGirl - I think that's definitely the biggest lesson here. You did great articulating it!<BR/><BR/>Kimmi - Thanks so much! And I hope Clark donates a lot.<BR/><BR/>Melanie - I'm gladJanna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-18742986594748965232009-01-05T09:16:00.000-06:002009-01-05T09:16:00.000-06:00I laughed out loud at the Clark comment about the ...I laughed out loud at the Clark comment about the boring character. This is encouraging - thanks!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-2188660419810458882009-01-05T08:56:00.000-06:002009-01-05T08:56:00.000-06:00I ditto what Angie said, Janna! Whoa, 60 mil...! I...I ditto what Angie said, Janna! <BR/><BR/>Whoa, 60 mil...! I don't think anyone deserves that. Sheesh, when there's kids starving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-50154498961490582712009-01-05T08:29:00.000-06:002009-01-05T08:29:00.000-06:00Wow! Now that makes a person feel better. I gues...Wow! Now that makes a person feel better. I guess you just can't please everybody.<BR/>-FringeGirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-4277095602055137112009-01-05T08:12:00.000-06:002009-01-05T08:12:00.000-06:00I actually found your post inspiring in five small...I actually found your post inspiring in five small words ... $60 plus million dollar advance!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-10996584676286772422009-01-05T08:10:00.000-06:002009-01-05T08:10:00.000-06:00Perseverence is sometimes the only thing separatin...Perseverence is sometimes the only thing separating the published from the unpublished. Your day's coming!Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-21458454212404967852009-01-05T06:32:00.000-06:002009-01-05T06:32:00.000-06:00Ah yes the tempestuous waters of publication and r...Ah yes the tempestuous waters of publication and rejection. Soon I'll leave the safe harbor of first draft and launch my little boat boldly into these shark infested waters, dodging the detritus of some many dash hopes against the rocks of hardened agents and profit seeking editors!<BR/><BR/>Boy, I woke up with a poetic streak this morning!<BR/><BR/>HA! Good luck to us all....<BR/><BR/>:-)Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493201776902196284noreply@blogger.com