Ok, you never see or hear me talk much about rejection. Basically, I maintain a realistic attitude regarding submissions. I don't send stuff out that isn't ready. I send to carefully researched houses. When rejections come I don't take it personally.
BUT, I admit that twice I have allowed my hopes to soar on submissions that seemed fairly promising. And, yes, I hit hard.
When something seems so close, it's really difficult not to imagine, the call. Once imagined, it takes total form and illustrations fill the void. The mind creates the entire process only to be "poofed" away.
Yes, I've been there twice. Once in the "hope" realm and once in the long term consideration mode. These were my painful ones. And yes, it brought tears. I bounced back, but guess I just needed to say that I do understand.
But, always remember it is not personal.
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Well, hi Carole.
I wanted to say how much I appreciate you and this post. It is so hard to get a big blechy rejection after the long yucky wait time.
HUGS and get that baby back out there! And thanks for being such an encouragement to everyone around you!
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