My historical story is getting some attention- I’m glad as I was told by a chapter member that it would never sell- I got a re-write request from an editor last night and I have also received a request for a full at National RWA conference – that editor said one of the other editors at her company would be very interested in it. It seems I need to add some more historical detail to it as well as descriptions of places. The editor in last night’s email said the dialogue was “snappy.” I like that she thought so. I love good dialogue and feel great when someone compliments mine.
As to the historical part, the funny thing is, I made a real effort to not make too much of it “history” as I didn’t want to bore my potential readers. Shows what I know, huh? I love the era of this story and have a ton of knowledge on it so it should be a cinch to fix. I hope so, anyway.
I’m glad to be transitioning from straight rejections to re-write requests. I hope this progress continues and that I’m due for the “call” soon.
So happy for you, Jillian! Get to work!
By: danicaavet on August 10, 2010
at 10:02 am
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
By: sfcatty on August 10, 2010
at 10:09 am
Congratulations. Fingers crossed that they buy. Also, like the new look of your blog. RitaVF
By: Rita Van Fleet on August 10, 2010
at 12:10 pm
Thanks Rita. I kept losing my side panel so I changed the blog background. The pic is Pensacola Beach on Christmas Day 2009.
By: sfcatty on August 10, 2010
at 12:40 pm