WOOO HOOO!!!!!
Got an email from my agent last night, and I didn't get a rejection from Steeple Hill yet. They didn't think it was strong enough to contract quite yet but they are giving me a chance to revise it and resubmit. SHEW! We're one step closer!!!!!!!!!!!
In addition to this awesome chance, the editor is being so supportive and kind and helpful. Many people, including her and my wonderful agent are offering to help me through this revision process. YAYAYAYAYAY!
The changes are MAJOR. Even removing all of the suspense elements to focus on the romance. But here's the deal. I've been targeting this publisher from the get-go. Anyone who knows me well knows how badly I've wanted to write for this house. So I wrote most of my stories with this publisher in mind.
If I don't revise=automatic rejection probably. So why would I be stubborn and dumb and have a rejected manuscript collect dust under my bed and shoot myself in the foot before I even get in the door? I'm really excited to revise this, though it's going to be a major undertaking. God and I...we're totally up for the challenge. The editor was really detailed in her request, and I think it's really doable. I love the ideas she came up with to better this story. My only disappointment was that I may not get to write for the Suspense line for awhile but WHO CARES!!!! I have a chance to revise for the Love Inspired line, and I love romance and happily ever afters. Most of my other books have suspense elements in them too. But we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
If I disappear for three weeks, you'll know I'm being held captive by my Delete Key. We're going to get really friendly over the next couple weeks.
Keep me in prayer and I'll keep you posted.
Blessings!
Squirrel
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I say congrats, Squirly. The fact that they're being helpful in light of extensive revisions, well, they see real talent there, clearly.
God bless you as you revise.
Mir the Bleary-Eyed and Still Cough-y
WAHOOOOOOO Squirly!!!
Which one is it?
Congrats Cheryl! That's awesome news, you are definitely one step closer!! I think it's great when an editor steps in and offers suggestions - when it's all said and done, the book process really is a team effort. Congrats and blessings!
Thanks so much for your comments and support, guys! You help keep me running hard when the road gets rough...as this journey (please, Lord, please?) to publication often does. Okay I think it's more like a rollercoaster ride than a road. What do y'all think? LOL!
Squirl
Wow, Squirl! I know you're exstatic. If not, you should be ;-) Definately putting in some extra prayers! Good luck and keep us updated!
woohooo yay!
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