tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post6261922378470066031..comments2023-09-15T07:05:15.686-04:00Comments on The Life and Literary Pursuits of Alexia Chamberlynn: Good news and bad newsalexiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-90772322053625924172010-11-17T09:13:42.540-05:002010-11-17T09:13:42.540-05:00Fantastic progress. Thanks so much for sharing th...Fantastic progress. Thanks so much for sharing this story. And, your Hubby rocks. Love that.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-30896490421010435952010-11-15T20:05:49.606-05:002010-11-15T20:05:49.606-05:00Congrats on getting a partial request! That's ...Congrats on getting a partial request! That's always a great accomplishment so you can pat yourself on the back.<br /><br />I think you've made a good decision to vamp up the beginning of your novel. Every part of the book should be just as good as every other part. That's when you know that you're characters will be engaging from the start and will continue to be engaging.<br /><br />Thanks for joining my blog. I'm joining your site too and look forward to getting to know you.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-35749595659639556282010-11-15T13:35:59.725-05:002010-11-15T13:35:59.725-05:00Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all the supp...Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all the support. It's so nice having a community of fellow writers.alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-39317771913803304002010-11-15T01:29:24.341-05:002010-11-15T01:29:24.341-05:00That's fantastic! Feedback is gold! Congrats!That's fantastic! Feedback is gold! Congrats!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-68161455234542375072010-11-14T23:57:20.762-05:002010-11-14T23:57:20.762-05:00Ooh, congratulations! I'm so sorry it didn...Ooh, congratulations! I'm so sorry it didn't work out, but don't worry, you will definitely find an agent who connects with not only your characters, but your whole story! :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-15860944723406869412010-11-14T23:56:53.062-05:002010-11-14T23:56:53.062-05:00Hi Alexia - don't know if I can compete right ...Hi Alexia - don't know if I can compete right after that lovely comment from your hubby, lol! Too sweet! :)<br /><br />But, congrats on getting an agent's attention! That's the goal - after all. And definitely confirmation that you've got a great idea that will appeal to readers. Such awesome news to get! And obviously helpful. I, too, think that maybe I need to spice up my MC and get to the meat of my story up front. Best of luck with your editing!Donea Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393184831994368021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-27886371372641154042010-11-13T18:15:43.771-05:002010-11-13T18:15:43.771-05:00My darling wife...you are the most talented and te...My darling wife...you are the most talented and tenacious spirit I know. I am confident your rewrite will be great, and all of your hard work (and shunning me) will pay off. Keep it up baby! I'm so very proud of you!tallypighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614528647428962542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-17528530564262457572010-11-13T16:20:24.898-05:002010-11-13T16:20:24.898-05:00Yeay for progress!! Congratulations on your reques...Yeay for progress!! Congratulations on your request and great feedback! I agree with the others, you will find an agent who does connect with your characters soon enough!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-81916410425643863042010-11-13T15:24:44.945-05:002010-11-13T15:24:44.945-05:00I'm happy you got a request! I bet another age...I'm happy you got a request! I bet another agent will really fall in love with your characters. And with your new inspiration, I bet the rewrites will make it even more amazing. Good luck!J E Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372746219262163566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-65416681770045290292010-11-13T09:57:16.834-05:002010-11-13T09:57:16.834-05:00Hi, Alexia,
I certainly like your positive attitud...Hi, Alexia,<br />I certainly like your positive attitude about the final rejection, and it sounds like you are taking all the right steps. Also, you have reason to be positive, because personal contact and interest from an agent is definitely a sign you are farther on the road. I think you can probably query her regarding whether she would like to see the rewrites. Agents like authors they can "work with".Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-13188481353228323292010-11-13T09:00:48.365-05:002010-11-13T09:00:48.365-05:00Congrats on the partial request! I'm sorry it...Congrats on the partial request! I'm sorry it turned into a rejection, though. You've got an excellent attitude about it. I think after my first partial rejection, I wanted to throw something at someone. LOL Hang in there and good luck with those edits. =o)B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-4964600235207585052010-11-13T04:19:09.648-05:002010-11-13T04:19:09.648-05:00Aww..rejection hurts, but see the positive side, s...Aww..rejection hurts, but see the positive side, she did give you few suggestions. You can incorporate them in your edits. The fact that you have realized what is lacking in your MC will surely go a long way in making her more likeable and making the readers connect with her.<br />Thanks for the award. Left a comment on that post too.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-85447657609186154332010-11-13T03:53:21.306-05:002010-11-13T03:53:21.306-05:00It's definitely a roller coaster, isn't it...It's definitely a roller coaster, isn't it? Good for you for taking it all in stride. Sounds like your book is going to be even more fantastic once you get through with this round of edits. Keep up the great attitude!Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897238162318789476.post-27978810481342048362010-11-13T00:25:55.654-05:002010-11-13T00:25:55.654-05:00Wow, I know the rejection stings, but that's a...Wow, I know the rejection stings, but that's awesome you had a request and that she gave you some suggestions! At least you know your query is kick-ass! And you realized what needed to be done on your ms, which sounds awesome!Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.com