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posted by
Straightforward
on February 9, 2006 at 7:04 PM
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Meringue
Thank you, Meringue.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 1:27 PM
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John, I am glad you are getting over the huff.....
posted by
Meringue
on February 2, 2006 at 6:31 AM
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FactorFiction
Persistence or sheer stubbornness, FactorFiction? I can't help the writing, whether it gets published or not. Thank you.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 5:25 AM
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Taps
I've decided not to give up, Taps, so you'll have to suffer more of me. Thank you.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 5:23 AM
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Azur
I will ask so many questions, Azur, that they will probably throw me out. I've discovered I can't stop my inner writing process.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 5:22 AM
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Blanche_Dubois
Not only coruscated, Blanche, but I just found another word I'd never heard of - 'mephitic' .....I tried giving up but here I am again, getting ready to be knocked back.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 5:20 AM
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BrightIrish
I've decided to take you advice, BrightIrish, and hang in there. Thank you for the compliment
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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ginnieb
It doesn't matter whether they like my suff or not, ginnieb, I still can't stop thinking about it and composing articles mentally. My membership was up this week and I thought about it for a few days - but I'm still here.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 5:17 AM
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MerryAnne
You have a point, MerryAnne.What do they know?
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 5:14 AM
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Meringue
Thank you Meringue. I am slowly getting over being in the huff.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 2, 2006 at 5:13 AM
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Sorry, I haven't had any coffee yet
otherwise I'd be able to come up with a good quote about persistence....well most of a quote anyway. As Merinque said, many successful authors had the same problems at the beginning. And boy don't they wish they had not turned down the Stephen Kings of the world now!
posted by
FactorFiction
on February 1, 2006 at 5:46 AM
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Johnmcnab
I can tell that you really are tired of all the flak but hang in until you get your second wind. Don't give up.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 30, 2006 at 8:49 PM
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JohnMcNab
Enjoy the party and talk to as many people as you can including the publisher. I understand how you feel
posted by
Azur
on January 29, 2006 at 1:04 PM
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Hey, anybody who knows the meaning of "coruscated" can not give up, John
posted by
Blanche.
on January 28, 2006 at 8:55 PM
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Johnmcnab
Please don't think of giving up, you are very talented and there is someone out their who will recognize your worth. I have not known you very long but I have taken note of the priority that writing and wit have in your life. Many people have missed out on something great because they didn't see it when it was right there in front of them. Hang in there and don't doubt yourself or your talent. Take Care! 
posted by
BrightIrish
on January 28, 2006 at 8:49 PM
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Yes, yes, yes John!!
No 'no's' okay??? I question the crap I write all the time but it's in the blood...you can't give up!!!! I can't imagine not writing...and if you looked closely I'm guessing you couldn't imagine it either! It's frustrating...for sure...but look at your friend! It does happen! Hang in there Mac...and hang on....no giving up okay??
posted by
ginnieb
on January 28, 2006 at 10:20 AM
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John
don't give up - if those other agents and publishers don't see the gem you have then you don't want to work with them anyway!
posted by
MerryAnne
on January 28, 2006 at 8:55 AM
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john...keep it a yes... and let it stay that way....
even stephen king got rejected a million times before he got published!
posted by
Meringue
on January 28, 2006 at 8:02 AM
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