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!