July 10, 2017: Rejection Should Not Equate Failure



And just like that, two rejections in one day. On the 4^th of July, for crying out loud! But the rejections seem to be getting “kinder” now that I can state I have a book coming out in 2018. Is that my imagination? Maybe. One rejection stated, while the project shows promise, it’s just not for us at this time. Another said, it was clear a lot of work went into the story, but they were going to pass on it at this time. AT THIS TIME? Does that mean that you might want to publish it in the future?

It would be so easy to listen to that bullfrog in my mind saying “quit it…quit it…quit it…” But I’ve tasted success…it’s too late to turn back now. Let me quickly point out, getting published is not for the weak at heart. Well-known authors often state their road to success was paved with many bumps along the way. The ONLY attitude I can afford is…it just wasn’t meant to be. The right publisher is out there. I just need to keep trying. Remember, A WINNER IS A LOSER WHO TRIED ONE MORE TIME.  I shall try one more time (this week…and then again next week…) And after hearing Robert Beatty tell how Serafina And The Black Cloak became such a huge success, and Disney wanted a sequel like RIGHT NOW…and the many hours he put in (not to mention the blood, sweat, and tears)…and still didn’t make the first deadline; well, I’m going to get a jump on the game. I’m going to finish the sequel while I wait.  Talk about power of positive thinking…I’m glad I received those rejections. They just made me more determined to keep trying.