So I heard back on one of my books a few days ago. Ellora’s Cave rejected the second book I had with them since December, so there’s nothing under consideration with them anymore. I was bummed for about an hour, but then moved past it with a new plan. I always considered it a possibility anyway. It’s the way of the industry. I’ve sent one of my short stories out to an epub and I’m excited to hear back.
On Saturday I had my monthly chapter meeting. It was fabulous. We had a potluck/gear up for conference meeting at a local member’s house which was right on Lake Washington. Gorgeous house! The food was great, the people were friendly, it was a great time. Then we had a board meeting afterwards and we got a lot accomplished–made a ton of plans for the future. I think I’m going to continue pretty hard core with the board for my chapter. Possibly even moving up to President in a couple of years. Right now I’m VP.
The ECWC is three weeks away! And this weekend I’m having a ‘raffle basket’ party, inviting Lacy Danes and another friend or two, or three, to help with the putting together of all these raffle baskets. My room has been taken over with baskets, books, and all kinds of goodies that will go into them. Two Alpha Smarts this year, I’m pretty excited at how many tickets that will sell us.
But I’m looking ahead to what book to write next, and I think I’m about to delve into a Valentine chick lit. I’ve never done first person, so it’s a challenge. I started it a month ago, I’m about four pages in (I had to put it down to finish the shifter Dating Season) and need to start up again.
So I was going to try and get back on the diet wagon, but have been under so much stress some things got cut. So dieting and cleaning are on hold until this conference is over. Ah well. Soon I will be full speed ahead on the health train. Hopefully. But on that dieting note, look at this fabulous new barbie! You think it was designed by Nicole Richie?
Sorry to hear about your R. Though it sounds like your already on to the next one! Hopefully you will be able to sell it somewhere else. :)
Have fun with your conference!
Cole
Oh yukky Barbie!
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Sounds like a fun conference.
Oh, that Barbie is too funny!
Hugs on the rejection, but I’m glad to see that you’re moving forward with your plans. That’s the right attitude to have!
That Barbie is GROSS!
Good luck with the chick lit. I’ve always wanted to write a first person book. One of these days…
I am so excited about the conference and the best part? Getting to see you and Lacy again! Woo! I can’t wait! Remember what I said about the R!
Man, that Barbie is beyond creepy! Who would want to look like that on purpose? Pobrecita!
Good luck with the conference.
That picture is horrifying - makes me want to eat something! And yes, I think it was designed by the skeletal remains of Nicole Richie.
That is SO GROSS!
i’m so jealous over the conference *sob* we have nothing coming anytime soon around here and our chapter has decided to skip our luncheon since RWA is here next year *sniff*
Sorry to hear about the rejection. They stink, but as we all know they are a part of the job.
That barbie is so gross. The scary thing is that a lot of these Hollywood girls are exactly that skinny.
oh my God!!!! What is up with that barbie!? That is crazy looking!
I’m feeling the same with stress and putting things on the back burner, my house is desperately in need of some cleaning too!