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06/08/2005: "Snowbound! Again!"


I take the long walk to the mailbox (which is always terrifying when you have manuscripts out,) and inside...a large package from Mills and Boon, who had the revised full of Snowbound. My heart dropped to my stomach. OMG. They sent back the full. Which could only mean a rejection. I was in tears before I hit the front door.

So I put the package down and stare at it, afraid to open it. Should I just toss it in the trash unopened? Should I open a corner of the envelope and peek inside? Should I just stare at it for a few days? Finally, I decided on the "bandage" method. Rip the puppy open and get the pain over with.

I open. Inside is a three-page letter. I'm thinking that they are really kind after rejecting you on a revised full.

Then I start reading. Apparently, the manuscript was passed around. Feedback was good. The changes I made worked, and the story is stronger.

But...

There are still a few areas that need some attention. And the manuscript is still under consideration, so would I please make the changes and send back ASAP?

OMG! And to top it off, the manuscript is completely line-edited! It takes a while to sink in, but I finally realize that I. Have. Line edits!

So yeah, I have a few big things to fix, but most of the work is line-edit stuff. I'm pretty freaked out. I mean, I HAVE to get it right this time, or game over.

I have company coming tomorrow, so I won't have a chance to work on any of it until Tuesday, but that'll give me time to think. I've already done 99% of the line edits, so now it's just bigger stuff.

Wish me luck and send me prayers, please, because I need it!!!! crazy

(Also, I'll be at the computer intermittently over the next few days, but I don't think I'll have time for blog posts, so I'll see ya Tuesday!)

Replies: 41 brave souls responded

on Wednesday, June 8th, Joely said

WOO-HOO!!! What awesome news! I'm so thrilled for you, Larissa! Good luck with the revisions--I'll be pulling for you!

on Wednesday, June 8th, SandyO said

YAY Larissa, what wonderful news. Good luck!

on Wednesday, June 8th, HelenKay said

Congratulations! That is great news. Celebrate for a day then get to work....

on Wednesday, June 8th, Carol Burnside said

Oh, Larissa, this is wonderful! I'm so happy for you. Best of luck and keep us posted.

on Wednesday, June 8th, Amy said

YES! Excellent news! You are sooo close, Larissa. Best of luck, though it doesn't sound like you need it. smile Congrats!!!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Danica said

Wahoooo!!!! That is such great news! Good luck!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Cynthia said

OMG!! How exciting! Best of luck, Larissa!!!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Ellen Fisher said

Yes!! Woo-hoo! Get to work and sell that book!!!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Maili said

Oooh, congrats. Don't blog until it's done and sent back. See you next Wednesday! No, no, that is from John Landis's films.

See you next Tuesday!

on Wednesday, June 8th, trish said

WhhoooHoooo! Way to go Larissa. And good luck (or break a leg or whatever) on the revisions.

on Wednesday, June 8th, Lydia said

YES!!!!!!!!! You're on your way!!!!!!!!!!!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Jordan said

You've leapt over another hurdle. Way to go! I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. Good luck with the FINAL revisions. big grin

on Wednesday, June 8th, Larissa said

Thanks, everyone! I'm seriously freaked, but I THINK the changes are managable! satisfied

on Wednesday, June 8th, kate said

that's FANTASTIC! What wonderful news.

on Wednesday, June 8th, Shannon said

Wow, that's just wonderful! Congratulations and good luck!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Diana said

Conratulations... but seriously, they are making you do line edits before they buy? That's like how they scheduled Trish Morey's book and slotted it in the line-up before telling her they'd bought it. I have a very good feeling about this...

on Wednesday, June 8th, Mary said

Larissa, that's WONDERFUL news!! I so totally know the feeling you had when you saw that packet! Good luck with the revisions!

on Wednesday, June 8th, jaq said

Well done, Larissa!! All fingers and toes crossed for you!! big grin

on Wednesday, June 8th, Michelle said

High FIVE, girl!! Way to go!!! Fingers tripled crossed for you. You're gonna sell, sell, SELL!!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Charlene said

WOOOOHOOOOO! Excellent news! Revise away, you can do it!

Wow, we need Shannon's cheerleader smiley here. None of yours are happy enough!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Emily said

WOOO HOOO!!! That's so great!! LOL

on Wednesday, June 8th, Linda said

All right, Larissa! Way to go! God, I'm so excited for you. Best wishes!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Suzanne said

Good luck, Larissa!

on Wednesday, June 8th, kacey said

Great News! How exciting! Aren't you glad you didn't dump it in the trash unopened? crazy

Goo luck!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Evangeline said

That's awesome Larissa! Good luck! hehe

on Wednesday, June 8th, Silma said

That's excellent news! I'm doing the Ren & Stimpy happy/joy dance for you! hehe

on Wednesday, June 8th, Shesawriter said

Larissa

This is wonderful, wonderful news! Congrats!

Hugs,

Tanya

on Wednesday, June 8th, Jill said

I'm late to the party but I'm very very happy for you!!

on Wednesday, June 8th, Lynn said

OMG...WTG, Larissa! This is awesome news!

Good luck with those edits, and we'll see you when you come back up for air. smile

on Thursday, June 9th, Jaynie R said

big grin Wahoo, I'm doing the mutated snoopy dance for you.

Good Luck

on Thursday, June 9th, Janie said

You are on your way girl! When you see line edits, it's a good, good sign! I am so happy for you. Good luck.

on Thursday, June 9th, Bonnie Ferguson said

big grin That's great news!!! Congratulations LOL

on Thursday, June 9th, Gina Black said

That's fab! Line edits huh. Gotta be good news coming.

on Thursday, June 9th, Beth C said

OMG, Larissa!! Woo-hoo!!!!!!! LOL This is FABULOUS news. Go, girl, go!!!!!! All body parts crossed.

on Thursday, June 9th, Tori said

How exciting!!!

on Thursday, June 9th, Crystal* said

EXCELLENT news! You can do it, and they'll love it. I'm so happy for you! big grin

on Thursday, June 9th, Larissa said

Thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone! big grin

I'm beginning to get the impression that line-edits are unusual...and now I'm even more freaked! confused

on Thursday, June 9th, Patrice Michelle said

Ooooh, I'm so excited for you, Larissa! Everything is crossed that these changes you're making will be it!!! Good luck getting them done. smile

on Friday, June 10th, Wendywoo said

Everything crossed for you, Larissa!!!!!!

love, Wendy

on Saturday, June 11th, Cheyenne McCray said

AAAAAAAHHHHHHH! I'm so excited for you, Larissa!!! Wow. They don't line edit anything they're not serious about. TG you opened the package. Woohoo! Good luck with that rewrite!

on Tuesday, June 14th, Shannon said

Okay, I'm late, but OMG! That's awesome!



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