Well, five months is long enough to wait through silence, I think. The editor requested my manuscript; I delivered it; she confirmed its receipt. I waited patiently until I got past her "Please contact me by now," date, and I sent a very polite request for information. I feel like I've been pigeonholed. Meanwhile, I'm editing the second book in the series- primping it for the trashcan. No, I'm tired of waiting.
I knew that my chances of being picked up with my first manuscript were negligible at best, and I was wholly prepared for that rejection. Corie and Jen both seem to feel that I should have heard something by now. They both advise me to send a letter to the editor to inform her that I am now pursuing additional avenues. Corie worded the letter so eloquently last night. I must try to remember what she said.
At any rate, I'm going to be turning back to my original idea, and podcasting the Piggy Moto books. I've been sick lately with a real nasty chest cold, and it's given me time to listen to some of the work of Tee Morris, Phil Rossi and Scott Sigler. I am very inspired, and with friends like Jen and Corie around I have no excuse not to make it happen.
This is a big, huge project, but it's gotta' get done.
Friday, March 7, 2008
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