Not quite sure where the weekend went but the getting ready for work rituals are fast approaching and I'm getting that familiar feeling of dread which comes with having to prematurely drag my arse out of my warm and cosy bed on a Monday morning. It's OK - only 5 days until the weekend.
I've been productive this weekend. I finished reading my book and started a new (well more like quite old) one on my side bar. I really like it so far but then you can't go wrong with Judy Astley.
Pops got me Twenties Girl and Mini Shopaholic (both Sophie Kinsella) so am looking forward to reading them.
I wrote another short story to add to my growing supply (which sadly still unpublished but I'm still optimistic).
I got 2 rejections - one from People's Friend who would have received it Tuesday and got it back to me Thursday (fastest rejection EVER!!) and the other from Take a Break. I have other markets in mind so I'm not beaten just yet. And of course there's always the competitions. Something I haven't done in a long while and which I mustn't forget provided me with my first published (albeit unpaid) short story. I have 4 stories out there - all with The Weekly News so I am keeping everything crossed.
Good news is Lolly and I have found a flat. It's lovely and if references all go well (hopefuly BFF didnt really say I'd just been released from prison - I haven't btw - its just her wicked SOH) we shall be moving once again in a matter of weeks.... hopefully that will be the last time I move... until I buy somewhere...but where... as if location is my only obstacle!
Hugs on the "R". Fingers crossed the flat move is on! Caroline x
ReplyDeletePF are super-speedy these days - but at least it means you can get the story back out to someone else. Best of luck with the move.
ReplyDeleteI've had quite a few of those speedy rejections from PF too, but hopefully another magazine will appreciate your story :o)
ReplyDeleteI've just read Mini Shopaholic and read Twenties Girl a while back and loved them both.
Good luck with your move!
Very glad to hear that you've found a flat. Very good luck with the subbing.
ReplyDeleteRejections are part and parcel of a writer's life, I've just had one and it feels awful :(
ReplyDeleteLucky we have such a nice writing group for support at times like these.
Thanks for stopping by my blog :) xxxx
Every story I send PF comes back 2 days later. Well the last ine was actually 3 and I saw it as a bit of a result. Keep trying - that acceptance will come.
ReplyDeleteYou'll get there hon..and as Queenie says...at least you can now sub it elsewhere!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move
C x
HUGS on your rejections, Lily. PF have an amazing turn around - I wonder how they do it at times. Good luck for your stories with TWN. And good luck in your new flat. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Everyone, I'll keep getting them back out there. xx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the rejections, but great news about your flat. Hope the move goes well and you're settled in very soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debs, I do too. Just gotta get through the move :)
ReplyDeleteHugs for the Rs - but I'm keeping everything crossed for the stories still out there.
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Double thanks Suzanne :) xx
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