Category Archives: Rejection

C’mon, Threepenny… give me a break…

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

I’ve had six stories accepted recently at good literary reviews, so it’s strange to have such a negative reaction to a form rejection letter–I feel like I should say, “C’est la vie” and let this one slide, but The Threepenny … Continue reading →

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Acceptance?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Certainly acceptance is something that I need to practice in my life–in my writing life especially–but in everyday life, too. Have you ever seen those bumper stickers that say something along the lines of  ”if you ain’t angry, you ain’t … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Should Write About Rejection More Often?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

So, a couple of days after I write about rejection, an old story of mine called “Trephine” is accepted at Nimrod, a very fine literary review that I’ve been sending stuff to for years. They called today to let me … Continue reading →

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Who’s a Guy Gotta Sleep With to Get a Decent Read from a Publisher?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

That’s the ten dollar question, I suspect. Sure, maybe it’s just sour grapes. No one wants my book and I’m throwing a temper-tantrum. Boo-hoo and all that. But c’mon. There must be a secret handshake, right? Some back room that … Continue reading →

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Does it get more discouraging than an auto-corrected rejection?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Hey, Rejection, I understand. Life is tough. It’s been hard for you, too. Having to send all those form letters informing the writers that you appreciate them choosing to submit, but that their story/poem/essay/art isn’t a good fit for the … Continue reading →

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