Rejection Happy!

I’ve queried 8 or 9 agents about Relic at this point. I could give an exact number because I have all the email queries and a paper file with the agent information, but I am purposefully being vague – even with myself. I am almost trying not to put too much emphasis on it so that I don’t become discouraged. I think it’s easy to become discouraged at this point. But I want to give Relic a fair chance with this route.

Yesterday, I received a marvelous rejection! I know that sounds rediculous, but it actually made me really happy. I won’t mention the agent’s name, but the email didn’t sound as form-letter-ish as some have. She said, “Thank you so much for writing to me!” (It was the exclamation point that seemed so wonderful.) And she added, “I would definitely encourage you to keep trying.”

Just goes to show you, even a rejection can be encouraging!

Great Sci Fi Read

I must give a long-overdue shout out to friend and fellow writer Martin Wilsey.

Martin's first novel, Still Falling, which has only been on the market since late March, has already received eight extremely positive reviews on Amazon. An adult science fiction story, Still Falling is the first in what is expected to be the Solstice 31 Saga trilogy.

As one of his beta readers, I know first-hand what a great read it is. His characters Barcus and Po are facinating, well-rounded characters, and there are some great secondary characters as well. Martin has done this neat thing where he combines futuristic technology in a medieval setting. If you know Martin, these are two of the things he loves most.

I am really proud of him!
 

If you check out his blog wilseymc@blogspot.com you’ll find all his other links.