tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post5428057067867802523..comments2023-10-19T10:08:50.262-05:00Comments on Welcome to Becky's Life: Meandering Down the Long & Winding Road, Wondering What Lies Ahead: A Rejection: Ouch! But I'm OkayBECKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-9019396502176393822012-05-22T13:38:51.049-05:002012-05-22T13:38:51.049-05:00Hey, at least you got it THAT far! The next time y...Hey, at least you got it THAT far! The next time you'll go ALL THE WAY! Congrats on even SENDING THEM IN! You're already doing more than 95 per cent of the people in the world who set goals and don't even go the FIRST step! You are an encouragement to me!<br />sandysandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09955726953146797249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-50085630408251729582012-05-21T20:37:55.953-05:002012-05-21T20:37:55.953-05:00Sometimes I wish the CS folks would make up their ...Sometimes I wish the CS folks would make up their minds before any "official" notification. I, too, have had the rug pulled out from under me a time or two after getting a contract. Ugh...<br /><br />You are right on about not letting that discourage future efforts, though!<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-68582768707533238262012-05-21T16:56:37.467-05:002012-05-21T16:56:37.467-05:00That's a shame. I hate thinking that I've ...That's a shame. I hate thinking that I've sold an article, just to find out that I didn't after all. I'm glad it didn't get you down.Juliann Wetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14344339073916326002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-41131444419663831802012-05-21T14:58:18.568-05:002012-05-21T14:58:18.568-05:00So proud of your attitude Becky! And you are so ri...So proud of your attitude Becky! And you are so right.Marcia G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05401846609955732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-12163635706593023732012-05-21T12:01:52.742-05:002012-05-21T12:01:52.742-05:00That's the spirit! It'll happen eventuall...That's the spirit! It'll happen eventually! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-59803868294731385692012-05-19T10:04:26.091-05:002012-05-19T10:04:26.091-05:00Sorry, Becky, but as you know, it happens to the b...Sorry, Becky, but as you know, it happens to the best of us!<br /><br />Next time, I hope "selection" comes your way instead!<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-26363930040835618252012-05-18T20:14:24.326-05:002012-05-18T20:14:24.326-05:00Hi Chatty! Thanks so much! You're always so ni...Hi Chatty! Thanks so much! You're always so nice!<br /><br />Hey Melissa! You are TOOO funny! I don't think I'll be posting any pictures of chin hairs!<br /><br />Hi Karen! Thank you! You're a sweetie!<br /><br />Hi Kelley! Thanks! I'm glad you keep on writing, too!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-62510341650373513492012-05-18T19:15:35.078-05:002012-05-18T19:15:35.078-05:00Becky, you are SO right, girl! That's why I ke...Becky, you are SO right, girl! That's why I keep writing. Polish one up purty and then when that starts on submission I start writing the next one. Eventually one will stick :)Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-60888642642049653712012-05-18T18:11:38.400-05:002012-05-18T18:11:38.400-05:00Hang in there Becky - it'll happen. You can n...Hang in there Becky - it'll happen. You can never give up!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-71116715146211662302012-05-18T15:46:15.330-05:002012-05-18T15:46:15.330-05:00I know just that feeling -WHAT??? What do you mean...I know just that feeling -WHAT??? What do you mean???? On the plus side, it's a sign of confidence in our work that we are surprised when it's rejected :D I love the memoir title and you are SO cute in those pigtails...but where is the picture of the chin hairs? Keep going - as I said, I need a good book to read :DMelissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-56538448309039867082012-05-18T12:10:05.990-05:002012-05-18T12:10:05.990-05:00I am sorry, but Becky do what you preach - keep on...I am sorry, but Becky do what you preach - keep on writing - I have read some of yours and they are great. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-28725242669396631632012-05-18T12:03:55.656-05:002012-05-18T12:03:55.656-05:00Hey Patti! Thank you for the compliments, but gosh...Hey Patti! Thank you for the compliments, but gosh...you shouldn't give up on being a writer!! I've read some of your work, and it's GOOD. Maybe Chicken Soup just isn't your place to publish. There are THOUSANDS of places, ya know! (I'll send you an e-mail, too!)BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-28831565612217118632012-05-18T11:31:52.029-05:002012-05-18T11:31:52.029-05:00I cannot imagine why they didn't choose your s...I cannot imagine why they didn't choose your story; after all, you are a wonderful writer, and your stories are always so interesting. Obviously, God has other plans for the use of that story.<br /><br />I appreciate your encouragement to keep on keepin' on; however, I have given up with regard to Chicken Soup for the Soul. I sent 6 stories last year, and I never heard back from them about a single one. I have come to the conclusion that I have deceived myself into thinking I am a writer. <br /><br />Wishing you a lovely day.<br /><br />Love,<br />PattiPatti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-7867645705552202212012-05-18T09:50:51.794-05:002012-05-18T09:50:51.794-05:00Hi Julie! Thanks! Yes, keeping a positive attitude...Hi Julie! Thanks! Yes, keeping a positive attitude is the only way to go!<br /><br />Hi Delores! Yes, maybe I'll have better luck next time! Thank you!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-36501095569868284092012-05-18T08:39:46.372-05:002012-05-18T08:39:46.372-05:00Better luck next time girl. Their loss, yes?Better luck next time girl. Their loss, yes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-40115434292749077122012-05-18T08:18:03.519-05:002012-05-18T08:18:03.519-05:00I'm sorry about the rejection Becky, but I lov...I'm sorry about the rejection Becky, but I love your positive spirit! How awesome that you are making such progress on your memoir. Onward and upward! :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-63351884410967359312012-05-18T08:02:49.950-05:002012-05-18T08:02:49.950-05:00Thanks EC! You are so cute! One of the good things...Thanks EC! You are so cute! One of the good things about Chicken Soup for the Soul is that the writers do retain ownership of their stories, so it's okay for me to include the other ones in my memoir. AND I really do appreciate the wonderful people at Chicken Soup. They've helped so many writers by publishing their stories, mine included!<br /><br />Hi Kim! Thanks! But truthfully, even if my memoir is a Best Seller, (gotta dream BIG!)my intention is not "to show 'em!" I still love the people there! :)<br /><br />Hey Sioux! Thank you! We've both made it into other books and that's quite an accomplishment. Congrats to you on your acceptances, too.<br /><br />Hi Linda! Thanks! I remember you telling me those things. It really does help to know!<br /><br />Hi Claudia! Yes, that's how they do it. But I can understand it, too, because like Linda said, many times it's about page layout, etc. And they need to know upfront, the writers' acceptances of the agreement. It's all okey dokey with me!<br /><br />Thank you all, again! Having supportive friends is the BEST!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-38897182526806462782012-05-18T07:30:34.701-05:002012-05-18T07:30:34.701-05:00Sorry, Becky! Seems odd a company would go so far ...Sorry, Becky! Seems odd a company would go so far before backing away, contract and all...but...to a better place and seems your story found itBookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-40203736486403274932012-05-18T06:01:22.452-05:002012-05-18T06:01:22.452-05:00Many times the end rejection is about page layout,...Many times the end rejection is about page layout, or if they have a similar story. Still hurts, though. It's happened to me a few times with CS too. They will do many animal books. Hold on to it.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-25105644182200020322012-05-18T05:49:31.978-05:002012-05-18T05:49:31.978-05:00Hey, at least your story made it over that major h...Hey, at least your story made it over that major hurdle. I submitted to that collection, and got nothing.<br /><br />Congratulations...and I look forward to reading it in your book.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-17735113737989955982012-05-18T05:46:29.447-05:002012-05-18T05:46:29.447-05:00You'll get the next one!
I'm glad the sto...You'll get the next one!<br /><br />I'm glad the story can become part of your memoir - that'll show 'em!Kim Lehnhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516002280882854450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-91941606944470904912012-05-18T01:56:53.019-05:002012-05-18T01:56:53.019-05:00I am sorry that the selectors did not have the tas...I am sorry that the selectors did not have the taste they were born with. However, if the story is to be incorporated into your memoir their loss will be our gain. (think of the copyright issues if they had accepted it.)Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-71925210957036188202012-05-17T23:03:07.010-05:002012-05-17T23:03:07.010-05:00Thanks, Donna! I really liked that story, too. And...Thanks, Donna! I really liked that story, too. And guess what? It will be included in my memoir! :)BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-75499011090589592872012-05-17T23:01:02.098-05:002012-05-17T23:01:02.098-05:00Hi Becky,
That's the spirit!
Don't let ...Hi Becky,<br /><br />That's the spirit! <br /><br />Don't let a rejection get you down. I remember your story and it was a good one. <br /><br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.com