The Rainbow

My life has undergone some serious changes lately. My son graduated from high school, I’ve been considering a major career switch, and the focus of my writing sharpened to finding an agent. So imagine my disappointment when the first rejection letter came.“Not accepting new clients. Good luck with your writing.”Ouch. Short and to the point.Following that came a second letter,...

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The Graduate

Meet the love of my life. No, I’m not talking about Dustin Hoffman. I’m talking about my son, Ben.Ben is a senior this year. Along with all the things that accompany his last year in high school, I’ve spent hours filling out scholarship applications, college applications, ordering senior photos, graduation announcements…the list goes on.I wish I could say it’s been fun. In...

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Mother's Day

My mom is special.She raised five girls all in the same house, with only one bathroom. She worked. She cooked. She cleaned. AND she came to all my high school plays, ball games, and competitions. She cried for me, loved me, held me when my son died, and cheered when my daughter was born.My mom is special.She never finished school, but she taught herself to speak English and...

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I've Been Tagged by Jessica F.

Kids will be kids. . .and so will adults.There I was, sitting on my couch, checking email, when WHACK! Something hit me.What was that? I wondered innocently.WHACK, WHACK!There it was again. . .and then I knew. Jessica F. had tagged me! Not only that, she’s been hiding out, so I guess you can say she’s been playing hide and seek as well as tag. LOL! Okay, Jessica, here are my eight simple facts. And now, let’s see how fast you can run. . .Here are...

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Query, Query, Query

So I’ve decided if I ever want to sign with an agent, I’m going to have to get off the couch and actually start looking. Part of that process involves doing a bit of research. Each agent or agency has their own specific guidelines for submission. Is there a way to narrow it down, target specific agents, say in the CBA?Yes.One link I found particularly helpful is: http://www.christianwritersinfo.net/tips7.htmThis informational website lists several...

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