Guess what? I can't breath...or is that breathe?
Those words used to drive me insane when I was a nurse. Then I was taught:
To avoid death you need BREATH in order to BREATHE...remember the EEE sound is the E on the end.
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| (Picture courtesy of MedGadget) |
This is what happened tonight inside my home.
Breathe Glynis breathe, just hit the button.
OK, a cold drink might help.
I wonder how D1 is doing? What time is it in the UK? Oh, she will still be at work.
D2? No, it is salon day for her.
Son? No, Canada is not open yet.
I wonder how Helen, Emily and Alex are doing. No, no blogging tonight, click the ruddy button Glynis.
Breathe Glynis Breathe
Yes DH, thanks a coffee would be lovely. No, not sent it yet.
Yes, yes I will. I am ready, yes it's ready. Well I just can't do it yet. I just can't, that's why not.
Why not?
Well, what if they laugh?
Why are you laughing?
Oh, I know, I know I won't hear or see them if they do, but what if they do?
No, I don't think I am being silly.
NO, you are not going to do that...it is my baby to kick out of the nest.
Did you walk the dogs?
I am not changing the subject, no I am not.
I feel sick.
Why did I write the book? I had to that's why.
I know, I know, yes it was my dream to send it out to agents.
Hey, DH.
Did it.
What do you mean, what?
I sent my query, that's what.
Breathe DH Breathe
When will I hear anything?
If I am lucky about 4-6 weeks
That's not fair, I won't be hell to live with...I won't, will I?
13 Comments:
I was 18 when I submitted to an agent for the first time. I didn't even give it a second thought. I had all of the courage and naïveté a teenager should, and so I submitted! And you know what? I got some bites, which I ignored, of course, because I got caught up in college, etc. But the point is I had a bite.
Now, at 29, I feel much less confident about submitting to an agent. Wonder why that is? As we get older, we have a better grasp of our flaws and weaknesses, so I can only guess that's where it comes from.
Good luck. You're a good writer. I'm projecting good thoughts your way!
Congratulations Glynis. You are so much braver than I am. Keep your fingers crossed and keep us updated. Hopefully your next words on this will include the words "My Agent".
Glynis, I can't wait to hear who your agent is.
I'll be paying.
G;ynis, if you don't breathe, then it won't matter what the response is!
Best to you! Get to work on something else and let it go or you'll go crazy!
Karen's right. Move on. Not easy to do, but try to do it. You know you have so many friends "out here." Congratulations. You really did make it, you know.
Yup, KarenG and Ann have it right. Distract yourself any way you can and begin working on something else as soon as possible. You have to let go of the result of the action - you have no control over the result anyway.
Best,
Karen
Jen,thank you for your compliment. I agree think we have had more than our share of knockbacks and our confidence goes a bit. I do feel far more confident today, now I have submitted to one. I will try others now.
Eric, thanks for your positive thinking, I hope so too!
Nor can I Mary, LOL. Thanks so much.
Alex, I can always rely on you to bring my back down to earth. LOL you are correct of course!
KarenG, I am on it. Ripped Genes is my next baby and am moving forward with it now.
Ann, your words have just made me cry. I have haven't I - really made it. Thank you.
KarenW, now I can breathe I will get cracking with working on Sali Joel and her life in book two.
Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement. You guys rock!
Hit that button, Glynis! You've got a whole crew here online that are backing you and will push the button for you if you want. Take a deep breath and do it. ('Course, I know you already pushed the button because you're much braver than you think.) When you hear back, good or bad, we'll still be here.
Straight From Hel
Congratulations Glynis! It's like getting a job, isn't it? The more you hold on to it, the more it hurt when you don't get it. But as long as you know you are good, good results will come. If this one doesn't bring good results, one day it will come...and like all your other friends said - we will be here for you :-)BTW, submitting it is a good sign! You are on your way to success!!! :-)
Helen, I hit it three times! Getting braver. Thank you for those beautiful encouraging words.
Len, thanks. Yes it is very much like waiting for news about a job. I thank you for your support, it is appreciated.
It was lovely to see you both today.
Good luck Glynis.I wish you the very best and hope that the agent will like it and we will see it published.
Thanks Loree, my latest post will share a few disasters that have followed on throughout the day. I am enjoying the adventure though and that is the important thing.
Great to see you, hope Malta is not too hot today, we are melting here. :)
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