Hi everyone!
Well, with my 6 month mark on my Modern Extras (new Temptation) submission signals the end of my ms consideration in Richmond. They decided to pass on my two book series. They felt that there were problems with luring the reader to the second book--due to the story and the character who takes lead. On the flip side, they felt I'm a competent writer who's done my research on the genre, but since my humor is much more like early Temptation--a humor that apparently isn't very global and doesn't translate well outside of the US--they don't think revision for resubmission is something they want to see.
Being compared to early Temptation ain't a bad thing. Those are the books I fell in love with. Viva La Vicki! LOL!
As for my humor not doing well overseas, they would certainly know. I'll hold off on arguing it until I have some overseas sales, :)--so it could be a while, lol. But, I've decided that my humor is who I am and while I'm all right with being a titch mercenary in selling my work, I won't be changing my voice to suit a line to that extent. I can go dark, I can go moody. But it's not in me to sacrifice my voice for the sale. I've tried that once, changing it all to suit an editor, and it nearly destroyed my ability to write. It certainly cost me more than a year. So, I think it's safe to say I won't be resubmitting to MX anytime soon. But that's okay. :) There's many places open to me at this time. :)
I've sent in a submission to the new SamHain Publishing (See Shannon! I did it! I get to keep my f'n ass now, yes?) and I'm prepping a second one for December. I've subbed to EC as promised and I'll be checking on my Cerridwen submission Dec. 1st, it's 6-month mark. I think it's a lot easier to handle a rejection when you know there's other places to send it. So far, it's not the worst rejection I've ever had. I'll probably be able to calm my ego with a serving of yogurt and call it a day.
Hope you all are having a great weekend and that your upcoming holiday isn't stressing anyone out. :)
Smooches,
Dee
3 comments:
Hugs on Richmond, hon, but YAAAAAY on subbing to Samhain! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya. :)
Pffffft on Richmond, anyway, chickie. Their loss, yes?
Besides, I have a very good feeling about the other irons you've got in the fire.
You'll be posting good news before you know it. ;)
K.
Awww, Thanks gals! I'm certainly hoping it's their loss, lol.
Big hugs to all of you!
Dee
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