tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post1921529765152685894..comments2023-11-13T15:58:31.220-08:00Comments on HOLLYE DEXTER: Birth In Reverse (Sound painful? It IS!)Hollye Dexterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10184998678584429429noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-41173959391385811642010-10-22T06:21:53.627-07:002010-10-22T06:21:53.627-07:00I think it's too soon to decide how to proceed...I think it's too soon to decide how to proceed. At least based on one rejection. I hate to say it but generally the advice is, if you hear the same thing 3, 4, 10 times, then maybe, yeah, it's time to regroup and rewrite. Of course this means putting yourself and your baby out there for more scrutiny and pain. (Who invented this query process anyway? Clearly some sadist.) <br /><br />Let's put it this way, you went through all that labor pain for each of your kiddos because you believed they were worth the short-term agony, right? Your book deserves that same stout-hearted approach. You mentioned JK Rowling and a lot of people cite her as an example of perseverence. I read somewhere that the reason she kept carrying on, kept trying despite all the rejections was because she loved Harry and would do anything for him. I tried to adopt that same approach, separating myself from the book and thinking, "My book deserves for me to give it everything I've got." Even the pain of more query rejection.<br /><br />Hang tough, book mama!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704845146768729518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-24188550555535383172010-10-21T17:13:05.965-07:002010-10-21T17:13:05.965-07:00Okay, Mama Maxee here. :-))
First of all, yes it&#...Okay, Mama Maxee here. :-))<br />First of all, yes it's true, we all get rejected in one way or another. It's not something we look forward to, but actually it does help us grow. We go back and see what we need to do to make whatever it is, better. One thing is for sure Hollye, don't let anyone ever tell you that you can't or shouldn't be writing your story. You have so much to share and tell it so well, and others who read your blogs, and story, etc. are changed by what you say. You are definitely "Making A Difference".<br />Now, that said, it is also true that you only have a few meager moments to razzle and dazzle whomever you are trying to impress. As they say in "GYPSY"...."Kid you gotta have a gimmick,If you wanna get ahead." Not that you're going to be another Gypsy Roselee, LOL. <br />As you already know, the very first few pages has to grab the reader, just like the opening scene of a film has to grab the audience, and grab on tight and not let go. I am NOT a writer and never will be, but I am a voracious reader, and LOVE a good story.<br />You've got what it takes kiddo. No doubt about it. So as they say in the art world...."back to the drawing board". You can do it!!!<br /><br />LOVE you more than you know.<br />~MaxeeMaxeehttp://www.artbymaxee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-10331344003488712802010-10-21T14:32:52.729-07:002010-10-21T14:32:52.729-07:00I love this blog of yours. Exactly what I just wen...I love this blog of yours. Exactly what I just went through-shoving it back into my uterus for the past year to cook longer and I'm still cooking it more. And I didn't know that about "abuse memoirs" mine is too, but full of hope and survival. Well I want to read your book Hollye. Jill DoddAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817580215608501743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-86301101597500840582010-10-21T14:15:14.440-07:002010-10-21T14:15:14.440-07:00I would not put it away. The publisher who wants t...I would not put it away. The publisher who wants this book and there will be one will let you know what you need to change or enhance for it to be fully ready for publication. Don't give up after one rejection. See what the 12 say and then revise if needed. Go with your gut.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-58562419203483894352010-10-21T14:01:35.880-07:002010-10-21T14:01:35.880-07:00Been there. KNOW this process to the bottom of my ...Been there. KNOW this process to the bottom of my bones. It will be born, your baby. You will be glad for all the pain and effort.<br /><br />I read this awesome blog post about querying yesterday. Feels like serendipity, so I'm passing it on to you:<br /><br />http://arockinmypocket.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-query-letter-manifesto-part-1.html<br /><br />I have your back whenever you need! Love, B<br /><a href="http://themiddle-ages.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Middle Ages</a>Deb and Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-78427186445737460022010-10-21T13:43:47.219-07:002010-10-21T13:43:47.219-07:00Hollye,
I was a breach birth, my Mom's first b...Hollye,<br />I was a breach birth, my Mom's first born.<br />she had two after me.<br />You can do this!!!<br />Your blog is awesome and<br />We are all here backing you knowing that this will be a brilliant book, xo.Kathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-61718049604497506702010-10-21T13:37:54.025-07:002010-10-21T13:37:54.025-07:00OMG- you kill me! Yes, we love you so we love you...OMG- you kill me! Yes, we love you so we love your baby (BRILLIANT)Holls! THIS is am amazing blog on so many levels. Survival & hope it is!!! You are an amazing writer, I love your perspective and I love you. It will happen sista. I can feel it! If it means Lamaze, ya know I will go with you! XOXOXOBeverleenoreply@blogger.com