tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post8488531075024122625..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: SEARCHING FOR A STORIES HOME...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-29775610971920736742014-07-25T09:39:38.172-05:002014-07-25T09:39:38.172-05:00I decided to go indie, despite getting an offer. T...I decided to go indie, despite getting an offer. There are very few publishers who can elevate a career more than the author can these days. But I respect your choice and have my fingers crossed for you Michael. I totally understand what you said about referring to you by name. Shouldn't that be the minimum to expect after all you efforts? <br /><br />Best of luck! <br /><br />shahwharton.com XShah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-68890995330471330892014-07-20T04:20:31.804-05:002014-07-20T04:20:31.804-05:00Hi Michael - it's great that we're part of...Hi Michael - it's great that we're part of this amazingly supportive bunch of bloggers - who always keep our spirits up .. take care and all will work out .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-82570315062046416402014-07-17T21:16:24.587-05:002014-07-17T21:16:24.587-05:00I know it is tough to get rejection letters, espec...I know it is tough to get rejection letters, especially when they are vague or not personalized. But- keep doing what you are doing. It sounds like you have crafted a well-written query (they do take so long) and you have done your research on agents. You will connect with the right agent. :) <br /><br />I hope you hear back some positive news soon! Keep following your dreams.<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-24238888502468945592014-07-17T17:51:28.637-05:002014-07-17T17:51:28.637-05:00I know, I know! Waiting and rejection are two key ...I know, I know! Waiting and rejection are two key parts of a writer's life. Keep persevering until the wait is over and you get a YES!! :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-34971176171717711022014-07-15T13:39:37.262-05:002014-07-15T13:39:37.262-05:00It is highly subjective Michael and we've all ...It is highly subjective Michael and we've all had our fair share of rejection. Keep busy and stay focused on your writing. That's what keeps me sane while I get bad news. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-89673138085410124862014-07-09T13:54:25.223-05:002014-07-09T13:54:25.223-05:00Hang in there, Michael. You're a winner befor...Hang in there, Michael. You're a winner before you even publish - for putting yourself out there and enduring this. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-81087182137929307622014-07-06T21:04:17.113-05:002014-07-06T21:04:17.113-05:00Best of luck with the queries. I admire you for e...Best of luck with the queries. I admire you for even taking the risk.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-12814393994554516202014-07-06T16:08:58.032-05:002014-07-06T16:08:58.032-05:00I've been experiencing the same thing. After a...I've been experiencing the same thing. After a few rejections, I reviewed my ms and decided it could stand some tweaking. And I bought CS Lakin's book, Writing the Heart of Your Story. It has given me a lot of information about beefing up my characters and ensuring the first paragraph, first page is a winner. And I've sent the first 100 pages to her for a critique. Perhaps Forbidden will be more than ready by this fall to return to the agent front again. Good luck.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-23972756453596558792014-07-05T16:18:37.951-05:002014-07-05T16:18:37.951-05:00Everything about this, it is so very true. It is h... Everything about this, it is so very true. It is hard, getting up the courage to do it, and then worse when they don't even bother to send a note to you personally.<br /> I do hope you find one!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395502314886308773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52353874757693716502014-07-05T13:29:24.712-05:002014-07-05T13:29:24.712-05:00Good luck with your querying! I'm rooting for ...Good luck with your querying! I'm rooting for you!Kim Van Sicklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957877837203134260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3694650375753732892014-07-05T04:25:41.885-05:002014-07-05T04:25:41.885-05:00Oh Michael, I'm sorry about the rejections...
...Oh Michael, I'm sorry about the rejections...<br />Hang in there!<br />It makes me think of the saying: there's a lid for every pot. It has to be the correct match. So the right agent is out there somewhere. Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-2300267594950856022014-07-05T01:22:15.577-05:002014-07-05T01:22:15.577-05:00Michael, I'm sorry that you've been going ...Michael, I'm sorry that you've been going through such a frustrating time. I also think that the right agent will come along soon. All it takes is one smart person who sees what we all see in you! Hope you had a fun 4th!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-41809527574965733192014-07-04T15:32:02.771-05:002014-07-04T15:32:02.771-05:00You're right Micheal - any art form is subject...You're right Micheal - any art form is subjective so keep battering on until you get a yes :)<br />And re the replies - one of my pet hates in all aspects of life. All it takes is the press of a mail-merge to send a reply and to make it personal - just plain rude, no need for it!<br />Suzanne @ <a href="http://www.suzannes-tribe.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Suzannes-Tribe</a><br />xxSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-85159964332700876202014-07-03T19:10:45.243-05:002014-07-03T19:10:45.243-05:00Ahh, the waiting. Checking email and hoping. Wishi...Ahh, the waiting. Checking email and hoping. Wishing the best of luck.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-17955087841922094592014-07-03T13:19:22.573-05:002014-07-03T13:19:22.573-05:00Sorry to hear you haven't gotten much in the w...Sorry to hear you haven't gotten much in the way of useful information from the queries. But there will be a day when one of the agents say they love it. And it might even be one of your favorite agents, making it that much more meaningful!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-37121505663403712002014-07-03T11:28:03.831-05:002014-07-03T11:28:03.831-05:00I am sorry that this month has felt so roller-coas...I am sorry that this month has felt so roller-coasterish. I love the big high as much as anyone, but the big lows... ugghhh. I suppose that receiving the rejections will make the acceptance all the sweeter. As you say, you want the RIGHT agent... the one who will see how amazing your book is. Hang in there!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-75713352173949230752014-07-03T09:09:45.657-05:002014-07-03T09:09:45.657-05:00I'm sure this probably sounds cliché, but as d...I'm sure this probably sounds cliché, but as difficult as it is to accept the rejections, it will help you to appreciate the "Yes! We love you and your writing!" so much more when it happens. I think it would be harder to deal with the impersonal nature of it, but keep in mind it's one opinion of one person who may only be looking at trends rather than the work itself.<br /><br />Good things are on the horizon, I'm sure. Just keep on writing.Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-42652040146495188542014-07-03T04:16:41.019-05:002014-07-03T04:16:41.019-05:00Hi Michael. It is hard, but why don't you send...Hi Michael. It is hard, but why don't you send your query to your favourite agents? There must be a reason why they're your favourites--they might be the one! You have a great story now so it's just a matter of time...<br /><br />All the best<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-39763531104894851092014-07-03T01:53:52.925-05:002014-07-03T01:53:52.925-05:00I share the pain, Michael. I am trying to hold ont...I share the pain, Michael. I am trying to hold onto the believe that good news is only just around the corner. Each rejection, however 'nice' is like a kick in the teeth. *Sigh* onwards and upwards my friend.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-66141841560585054682014-07-03T00:28:39.309-05:002014-07-03T00:28:39.309-05:00Pressing that send button on a query letter is jus...Pressing that send button on a query letter is just about the hardest thing I've done. Nerve racking. I'm glad you are keeping your spirits up about it all.<br /><br />Have a great weekend Michael.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-17158892365458382262014-07-03T00:17:15.530-05:002014-07-03T00:17:15.530-05:00I don't get it. I'm sooooo baffled by all ...I don't get it. I'm sooooo baffled by all of this. You know I've read your query and I think it SHINES!!!! And you know I've read your book and it is phenomenal… it's so great, Michael. Ugh. There are SO MANY FACTORS that go into this process. So many. I swear all of the stars have to align in like, every universe or something… <br /><br />But you KNOW you have magic. And incredible talent. Gosh, I believe in your writing and your work SO MUCH, Michael. So much. Keep pushing. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-88594955186527117422014-07-02T19:39:29.664-05:002014-07-02T19:39:29.664-05:00I so understand the reluctance to press send...I so understand the reluctance to press send...Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-73397364865323627502014-07-02T16:09:40.387-05:002014-07-02T16:09:40.387-05:00Damn. I hate rejections. I hate waiting to hear. H...Damn. I hate rejections. I hate waiting to hear. Hoping...<br /><br />I'll be in the trenches with you soon. My current wip is under revisions. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-9132143488451132022014-07-02T16:05:34.604-05:002014-07-02T16:05:34.604-05:00Stephen King had so many rejections that he replac...Stephen King had so many rejections that he replaced the large nail he used to hold them with a spike. True. So take heart.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-43779591388235330542014-07-02T15:42:41.847-05:002014-07-02T15:42:41.847-05:00Sorry about the rejections. You'll get there e...Sorry about the rejections. You'll get there eventually. Good luck with your queries! Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.com