I put up a new blog post … I took it down. First I have to write that the post had nothing to do with RWA whatsoever. I still haven’t heard from them. [They much enjoy slow torture.]
I wrote a really kickin’ blog earlier, but I can’t post it. Even though it’s true, funny, and ended with that little sarcastic twist I’m infamous for, it’ll hurt someone I just don’t wanna hurt. Here’s the short, unfunny version.
I got the cover for Underdog’s first book yesterday (Wednesday). Here it is~
Recognize the gal—the cover model? Yep, it’s me! I did haveta tell the Photoshop Gal to give me a minor tummy tuck, though. [I’m sure it was just bad posture.] I’ve lost more weight since then–24 pounds total in 8 weeks, and I’m now below my target weight. But that’s not what this was about.
With regret, I have to announce Underdog Press won’t be publishing this book. The author has decided she wants her writing career to go another way.
Frankly, I’ve had just about enough of the entire publishing industry. I’m sick of all the BS, the politics, and the personal attacks. But, I’m still not ready to quit agenting altogether–yet, but don’t push me.
I’m not sure if Underdog will publish anything. This has been an ordeal, and if I had any hair left, it’d be snow white and standing-on-end.
Now that a had a Web site put up, and a video trailer made, we’ll get that on the site. The guy who did the trailer is on vaca, and he needs to drop the new cover into it. I’ll let you know when the trailer is available for your viewing enjoyment.
I can’t help but feel someone or something, doesn’t want me in the publishing industry, in any form. [sigh.]
Welcome to My Worlds.
I would love to publish with Underdog. Honestly. No lie. No bogus butt kissing either.
I think you’d look great with white, standing-on-end hair! Maybe add a black streak like Frankenstein’s wife. You’d look wicked awesome!
Sorry to hear the book publishing deal didn’t work out, but that doesn’t mean it won’t in the future. I’m glad to hear you aren’t willing to give up. Everywhere I turn, I hear the advice that the writer who doesn’t give up in the face of rejection is the one who gets published. I guess that persevering attitude can be helpful all ’round. You still have writers to bolster into the publishing world. You have writers who need you be their mediator. Keep stepping forward. After all, you can’t walk on water unless you’re willing to get out of the boat, right?
Don’t believe you should give up your dreams. Just rest and see what God does. Sometimes in our eagerness to please other people, we get hurt. Seems like it’s human and I don’t have any answers to that except Kelly, God does see your great big heart and your desire to please Him in helping others succeed in their dreams. I’m so sorry that someone else “bit” you. Seems like hurting people tend to do that to the ones who love em the most and are trying to help. Also, some are actually afraid of succeeding. I don’t know how anyone can discern that though until it happens.
I’ve had to write for prayer power about three times over the years as it seemed that Heaven and Hell were against me and then along comes someone the Lord sends to keep me going. I’m so grateful I haven’t quite even though I’ve wanted to. Seems sometimes easier to quit but then we get a whole different slew of problems.
Hang on Kelly and remind yourself of all the people in your corner vs, a few very strong negative ones. Luv em anyway and let em go!
Hugs in Jesus to all of you precious sisters and brothers.
Paulette
Don’t believe you should give up your dreams. Just rest and see what God does. Sometimes in our eagerness to please other people, we get hurt. Seems like it’s human and I don’t have any answers to that except Kelly, God does see your great big heart and your desire to please Him in helping others succeed in their dreams. I’m so sorry that someone else “bit” you. Seems like hurting people tend to do that to the ones who love em the most and are trying to help. Also, some are actually afraid of succeeding. I don’t know how anyone can discern that though until it happens.
I’ve had to write for prayer power about three times over the years as it seemed that Heaven and Hell were against me and then along comes someone the Lord sends to keep me going. I’m so grateful I haven’t quit even though I’ve wanted to. Seems sometimes easier to quit but then we get a whole different slew of problems.
Hang on Kelly and remind yourself of all the people in your corner vs, a few very strong negative ones. Luv em anyway and let em go!
Hugs in Jesus to all of you precious sisters and brothers.
Paulette
Sorry, don’t know why this copied twice, tried to delete but computer won’t let me.
Life for a bipolar has different rules, as you know. Problems often make no sense. Stay close and take advice ONLY from those who are committed to you. Find joy wherever you can and hang onto it. Separate yourself from conflict. Uncomplicated or simplify your life. Try to ignore the conflicts of the past, they drag you down. Don’t let evil win. You have determination and resolve. You have Core Values that you need to cling to. Do not deviate from them. The storm will pass and you will be stronger. For some reason, I know you know these things, but it might be nice to hear it from a “survivor”…Brent
I like survivors! I also appreciate all the nice words, cyber hugs, and prayers. I’m totally fine. There are way, way more people worse off than me.
Forge ahead!
K.