tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post8818903076144800880..comments2024-03-23T02:42:09.727-07:00Comments on BooKiNG with MaNiC™: Sick To My StomachMaNiC MoMMy™http://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-9194645199072753142007-03-19T12:01:00.000-07:002007-03-19T12:01:00.000-07:00Oh munchkin. I know this feeling. I know all so we...Oh munchkin. I know this feeling. I know all so well. Hang tight. Keep the faith, keep writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-81603188102207323252007-03-19T09:38:00.000-07:002007-03-19T09:38:00.000-07:00Keep trying, MM!You never know...glad you are feel...Keep trying, MM!<BR/><BR/>You never know...<BR/><BR/>glad you are feeling better...<BR/><BR/>Sending Huggiez your way!violetvirushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923891178385042558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-80799971409579465642007-03-18T00:40:00.000-07:002007-03-18T00:40:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear, but most writers do write more than...Sorry to hear, but most writers do write more than one book before getting published. Everyone goes through this. I wouldn't fret over your first book. You need to keep writing. It may take your next book, or the one after. It's a tough business especiallly in the mom lit field. Good luck. And focus on your wonderful family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-56952914484598949442007-03-17T15:49:00.000-07:002007-03-17T15:49:00.000-07:00Well, I am late to the un-party. As you know, I am...Well, I am late to the un-party. As you know, I am doing the same kind of writing/pub journey...I am very sorry about the crap week.<BR/><BR/>There are 3 important things in my writing office. I keep a sticky next to my computer that says: THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN BEING PUBLISHED.<BR/><BR/>(I have to remind myself of this on sunny, 68 degree days when my family is outside playing and I am Stephanie J. Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997433466625207454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-12396748768443653522007-03-17T13:45:00.000-07:002007-03-17T13:45:00.000-07:00Thanks everybody! Feeling much better today!And Fr...Thanks everybody! Feeling much better today!<BR/><BR/>And Frannie-not only did I sleep in AND get my cindolelatte this a.m., I also did yoga!!! So it's been a refreshing good day, and hubby ALSO brought me roses yesterday cuz he knew I was sad.<BR/><BR/>You all have cheered me up! Thank you so very much!!MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-78769669533837623342007-03-17T12:38:00.000-07:002007-03-17T12:38:00.000-07:00Ah sweets, I am so sorry to hear that ... who need...Ah sweets, I am so sorry to hear that ... who needs that on a Friday for cryin' out loud. I hope that the Hubby let you sleep in this morning and then got you your much loved grandenonfatsugarfreevanillalatte.<BR/>Hugs to you Manic!!!Frannie Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09857687216047303208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-22988256837692644502007-03-17T09:48:00.000-07:002007-03-17T09:48:00.000-07:00Rejection sucks. I'm sorry that you are feeling so...Rejection sucks. I'm sorry that you are feeling so down, but let's face it you are a GREAT writer. If you weren't you wouldn't have an agent or hords of people reading your blog everyday. This will happen for you. I have no doubt. <BR/>hugs,<BR/>Steph<BR/>ps-if you want a laugh, stop by the blog to see my old prom pics. Yes, I used to have a waist & only one chin!stephhalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836703686468306571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-36309268730597569832007-03-17T00:54:00.000-07:002007-03-17T00:54:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear about that.You know what also sucks?...Sorry to hear about that.<BR/><BR/>You know what also sucks? Catching fire while barbecuing drunk.Chris Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852645130772826023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-48591615610590179652007-03-17T00:10:00.000-07:002007-03-17T00:10:00.000-07:00This is where someone usually trots out the storie...This is where someone usually trots out the stories of John Grisham and JK Rowling, but those little anecdotes don't really wash away the misery, do they? On a positive note, I'm printing out some of the sage words on the CL loop--they were truly inspiring! So, thanks for sharing the pain of your journey so that others may forge ahead through the rejections and know that (we) are all connected...Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472972660086103611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-63828414290189542302007-03-16T20:23:00.000-07:002007-03-16T20:23:00.000-07:00Yeah, what Sarah said (like I know what I'm talkin...Yeah, what Sarah said (like I know what I'm talking about)...<BR/>I would love to read your book...what's it about?EEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025777317455781050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-57065611691021220572007-03-16T20:16:00.000-07:002007-03-16T20:16:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry, honey! I want to kick a few people ...I'm so sorry, honey! I want to kick a few people in the head for you. And know that I will be first in line to buy your book because it's only a matter of time. I know that doesn't help right now, but you're a fabulous writer and you make a lot of us laugh. Ditto on the suggestions for appletinis and hugs from hubby and kids.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456733077542868694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-26078906998532520582007-03-16T20:07:00.000-07:002007-03-16T20:07:00.000-07:00Aw, I'm crying with you. That stinks. But on an ...Aw, I'm crying with you. That stinks. But on an encouraging note, I can't wait to read your book!!! And I will faithfully wait until someone wakes up and sees the gold that we all do!! :-)KIM :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12901872566222841595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-76794560110967639322007-03-16T19:21:00.000-07:002007-03-16T19:21:00.000-07:00Or an appletini!Everything I told you before is 10...Or an appletini!<BR/><BR/>Everything I told you before is 100 percent, absolutely true. The timing and persistence part isn't over just because you have an agent! It's gonna happen, I promise. And I also know you're going to wake up tomorrow and feel 1,000 times better, and maybe, just maybe, we'll both be good girls starting on Monday (for REAL this time!) <BR/><BR/>Love you, my BBFF! No more xxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348725618072239708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-68305883210752537392007-03-16T17:30:00.000-07:002007-03-16T17:30:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry you're wonderful day took a turn for ...I'm so sorry you're wonderful day took a turn for the worst. I'm in the middle of writing a book and I know how hard it is to finish and polish one. So you have my admiration.<BR/><BR/>It will happen for you. Probably when you least expect it. :o)<BR/><BR/>I think you need a margarita. They make everything better.Jensterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15639970448069931471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-25146031362082046712007-03-16T16:30:00.000-07:002007-03-16T16:30:00.000-07:00I don't know the specifics of your book-publishing...I don't know the specifics of your book-publishing-status but I can tell you, as someone who works at a literary agency, that sometimes the best things happen when an author does much of the work him/herself. By doing the research on publishing houses whose authors produce books similar to yours and emailing your agent this list, then actually asking to be blind copied (or forwared) on any Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-88692325432572335782007-03-16T15:49:00.000-07:002007-03-16T15:49:00.000-07:00Blah. It sounds like you are having the same kind ...Blah. It sounds like you are having the same kind of day as me!<BR/><BR/>Hope things improve for you soon. Keep the faith.Christy_Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065233828577542172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-37650980145615560222007-03-16T15:08:00.000-07:002007-03-16T15:08:00.000-07:00Vodka cures a blotchy face. Husbands kiss away sad...Vodka cures a blotchy face. Husbands kiss away sadness. Kids make you giggle when you'd rather pull your hair out. And friends hold your hand, even if it's from a Dell to whatever the little label is on your computer.<BR/><BR/>KIMKim Rossi Staglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687828526726281119noreply@blogger.com