So – Pitchmadness was held on Monday March 12th and concluded on Wednesday March 14th. Having made it into the agent round (like another 59 people), I was so very scared there wouldn’t be any hands played on my story.
But there were!
I was and am so excited. Had to make sure the manuscript was juuuuust right and eagerly sent it off yesterday morning.
This is a scary process. I wasn’t prepared for the stomach clenching queasiness. The whole query, submission and waiting game is terribly painful, but at the same time so amazingly exciting. And I know getting an agent offer is like finding a needle in a haystack, but still!
The last week has been full of ups and down (Excitement level wise), and stress and panic. My friends have been amazing in their support and #Writemotivation has cheered me along the way, often making me continue where I wanted to stop.
I know some people argue against getting an agent – but it’s what I always dreamed of. I at least have to give it a damned good try.
So, my goals are going well. By the end of this weekend I have critiques to get through for J1, J2, Â H, M & C. Today, I plan on outlining A.I.-E (2nd Book) and starting on the critiques. Then Monday, I’ll begin transposing TDP-2 from Paper Edit into digital 😀
Speaking of Monday – I’ll have the post of the rewards for defeating yourself for the month of March and keeping up with #Writemotivation on my blog. Sorry for the delay, my edits got pushed forward unexpectedly.
One of my blogging friends Krystal Wade has just had her first book released. Wild Fire’s – the first book in the Darkness Falls series was released this week.
She’ll be popping by my blog next Wednesday to answer lots of questions 😀 If you have any you’d like to ask her – let me know in the comments.
Go here to read the prologue – and take a look around her site.
Okay – so, how has your week been? Have you had any news? Anything that’s really made your day? Let me know!
Just chugging along on my end.
So glad things went well for you in the Pitch Madness. I think that one was aptly name. Crossing my fingers that you hear great news from it 🙂
Thank you hon – and yeah, it was major madness haha. But it was adrenaline pumping and kind of awesome, if a bit scary.
Congrats again – how exciting! I can’t imagine the roller coaster ride of emotions!! Always here to cheer you on and support anyway that I can. Good luck – tossing sparkly shamrocks your way 🙂
Thank you hon. It’s not really congrats yet. Just because someone requests, doesn’t mean they will offer hehe. Very long shot haha. But it was fun!
Congratulations! I hope you hear the good news soon! 🙂
Thanks hon. Me too!
how exciting.. I’ll cross my fingers and my toes for you 🙂
Thank you, sweetie 😀
I’ve been watching that Pitch Madness right along with you! YAY! I’m soooooo happy for you! And I know you are going to do well, with these guys or with others. Some one is SURE to pick it up! I LOVE IT! 😀
The first part of the week, I was chugging away. The latter part, I’ve just been critiquing. I helped another fellow author with their Pitch Madness entry! YAY!! and then critiqued another short story. Now, I sit cowering in the corner, stomach churning from the anxiety. Knowing the author is just going to hate me. 🙂
But, oh, well, I charge on. I’m too honest sometimes! I think maybe that’s why I don’t have a lot of friends. I am so very thankful that you can handle my honesty! <3
Now, if only I can get back into my writing. 😀 I want to, but it's the weekend and I have sooooo much work to do in the garden. My flowers are blooming already. It's going to be b-e-a-utiful! So can't wait to go home and open my windows! Hopefully the 85 degree weather won't be accompanied by 90% humidity! 😀
Haha 😀
<3 I'm glad you had fun watching the insanity go down. I love your crits, they're invaluable. If people can't take the honesty, they shouldn't be asking for them.
Pulling for you. Go for the agent, absolutely. We always know independent publishing is an option, a viable and wonderful option, but why not explore ALL your options?!
Thanks, hon! Yeah, may as well try for a while. Not like I don’t have heaps to write while I look for an agent hehe.
I think it’s great you’re seeing some progress, and if you still want to get an agent, then don’t worry about what others say. You’ve got to figure out what’s best for YOU. Keeping my fingers crossed, and good luck!
Thank you so much hon 😀 Yeah, I won’t worry much. Keeping my fingers crossed too 😀
I am so very proud of you. I’m rooting for you all the way.
Thank you hon 😀 I miss seeing you around, but I’m so glad you’ve had a good time with a break <3