Forum / I feel giddy and sick

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    Linda Simoni-Wastila
    Aug 31, 07:20pm

    and exhilarated and terrified all at once.

    I JUST sent off my novel to an agent who requested the full after seeing an excerpt at a writing conference last May. I spent the summer going over with a scalpel (and a hacksaw a few times, too). Lou Freshwater assisted as well (she does good edits, folk).

    I understand the odds, but this is the first full request I've ever received. Happy to no longer be a virgin in that department.

    Anyways, thanks for listening. A special thanks to Myra King and Beate Siggriddaughter who read an earlier version and pointed out great stuff. A special special thanks to Lou Freshwater, cracker-jack editor, did a fine-tooth of the latest version.

    Going into extreme lotus position now. Peace...

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    Marcus Speh
    Aug 31, 07:22pm

    extreme lotus should do it, linda, in addition to all the other things you and your writing have going for you! congrats!

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    stephen hastings-king
    Aug 31, 07:22pm

    congratulations on stepping over this hurtle. enjoy having the space to breathe. a well deserved space to breathe no less.

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    Susan Tepper
    Aug 31, 07:23pm

    Linda!!! Good Luck!!!

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    Gill Hoffs
    Aug 31, 07:28pm

    BRILLIANT!!! Very well done - full of hope for you. Do keep us posted.

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    Joani Reese
    Aug 31, 07:29pm

    Great news. I hope the response to the work is a resounding "Yes," to you, Linda.

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    MaryAnne Kolton
    Aug 31, 07:30pm

    Linda, you deserve this opportunity! Fingers crossed. . .

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    Jane Hammons
    Aug 31, 07:35pm

    Exciting. Keep us posted. And congratulations above all for finishing the novel!

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    Susan Gibb
    Aug 31, 07:42pm

    Linda, I'm so happy for you! Congratulations for getting this high up on the ladder and I'm sure you'll reach that top rung!

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    Kathy Fish
    Aug 31, 08:36pm

    How wonderful! Crossing everything for you, Linda and congratulations for getting the request for a full manuscript. I bet it's great!

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    Christian Bell
    Aug 31, 08:46pm

    Congratulations, Linda! This is excellent news!

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    David Ackley
    Aug 31, 09:28pm

    Best of luck for a happy outcome. You deserve it for your work.

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    Bill Yarrow
    Aug 31, 09:44pm

    Cool news! Go get 'em, Linda!

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    Darryl Price
    Aug 31, 10:24pm

    Wonderful!

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    Foster Trecost
    Aug 31, 11:45pm

    Exciting news, Linda - congratulations!

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    Sam Rasnake
    Sep 01, 12:55am

    Happy for you, Linda. Great news.

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    Michael J. Solender
    Sep 01, 01:07am

    woot - i am giddily sick for you.. only good things and karma your way lotus-gal

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    Linda Simoni-Wastila
    Sep 01, 01:54am

    Ah, you are all too kind - thank you all for your support. I'm exhausted now, wondering what to do with my time. I'll keep you posted and gladly share my first full m/s rejection letter ;^) Peace...

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    Susan Tepper
    Sep 01, 03:16am

    Linda don't say that!!! You have to believe in your work and yourself, ALWAYS...

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    James Lloyd Davis
    Sep 01, 03:37am

    Linda, wondering what to do while you wait? Write another one.

    Best of luck.

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    Linda Simoni-Wastila
    Sep 01, 10:44am

    Ha Susan! I do have faith (most of the time) in my work, but I also understand the market. This agent's response to both my pitch and excerpt has given me the confidence to at least reapproach the market, agent and small pubber alike.

    James, I've been nibbling at another novel (the minister's wife), still playing with it. I have a first draft of #2 (pure) marinating and I simply cannot bring myself to read it and start the revisions. Yet. But I think I will just read for awhile, do some marketing, tinker with my first story > 1000 words and < 100,000. Thanks for your support! Peace...

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    Gloria Mindock
    Sep 01, 01:37pm

    This is great! I hope it works out for you!

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    Robert Vaughan
    Sep 01, 10:59pm

    I believe in you and your work, and can't wait to hold your novel in my hands.

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    Linda Simoni-Wastila
    Sep 02, 10:20am

    Thanks Gloria and Robert! I hope it works out, too! Peace...

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    Andrew Stancek
    Sep 02, 03:04pm

    Thrilling news, Linda. Congratulations! So I guess you don't need that MFA after all? LOL

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    Linda Simoni-Wastila
    Sep 03, 10:33am

    Thanks Andrew! Oh, I WANT the MA, I want to read and write with a teacher because I never have. I wish sending a full manuscript to an agent secured publishing success, but it sure as heck doesn't. It's just one step, perhaps a futile step, towards the brass ring. Like Bill Yarrow says in his thread -- keep sending your stuff in.

    I have about 200 agents and countless editors to go yet ;^)

    Peace...

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    Alison Wells
    Sep 03, 09:23pm

    Wishing you all the best with this Linda!

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    Nicolette Wong
    Sep 03, 09:30pm

    Fingers crossed for you, Linda!

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    Kari Nguyen
    Sep 04, 02:25am

    Linda, this is great!

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