Newbie crash and burn

Being a newbie at submitting and the publishing world........I'm a bit naive. Well, I have to tell you the truth, I'm always naive, lol. It's that rose-colored glasses syndrome. Always had it. And no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to shake the nasty buggers off. I was so excited earlier today, wanna know why?

I was offered representation by what I thought was a reputable literary agency. Following the urgings and advice of family and friends, I googled the company and checked the BBB for information regarding the agency and what I found really stunk.

The agency that offered to represent me is on Writer's Beware 20 Worst Agencies List. And here I was, eagerly anticipating the arrival of a contract for two of my children's books, which I would've happily and hastily signed had I not had the help of my wonderful aunt who is always supportive but at the same time my voice of reason. She knows how easily I fly off on whims and how much I fly by the seat of my pants in pretty much everything I do, rofl.

Out of respect and politeness, I'm not going to name the company, that would just be rude. Now I have to figure out what to email back when they send the contract. Because being as irrational as I tend to be, I told them to send it. I'll figure it out, I always do.

So, Lesson #1 learned: NEVER get excited or sign anything until you research the company. Got lots more to learn........

Second Rejection......

on my children's books......Yikes! Today is the day for it, I guess. I'm not upset or even disappointed, really. Probably because I told myself in the beginning that the more the rejections come at first, the faster I will get to where I want to be. Isn't that how it goes? Tons of rejection later there is an agent/publisher who wants it? I don't know, but I'm not gonna let it stop me. I will charge full steam ahead! Yippee!

First Rejection

Okay.....I asked for it, lol. I have officially received the first rejection for both my children's books, "More than the Sun, the Moon and all them Stars" and "Leah Blue". I've submitted both of these short Pre-K works to alot of different agents and agencies, so hopefully I'm still in the running somewhere!

P.S. I'll go into more detail on both these books in the future............