submissions

My mom is entertaining miss Scarlett for the day which gives me "free-play." Instead of doing my nails and watching a John Hughes movie marathon I decided to spend my time wisely by sending out my children's book manuscripts to new publishers. I used to send exclusive submissions (which means I send the manuscript to one publisher only and if I don't hear back within three months I submit elsewhere) but I've decided to send multiple submissions from here on out. Life is too short, I'm putting it all on the table!

Today I sent a total of eight submissions. Three publishing companies, three manuscripts and one batch of artwork. All I can say is cross your fingers and wish me luck. I can do this a thousand times over and never hear a word. I've received a few rejection letters in the past but usually it's crickets - I just keep track of time and move on. I have to say, sending a few at a time raises my hopes just a bit more - not enough to the point where I'll be super disappointed to be rejected, but it's nice to feel hopeful. Ya never know until you try, right? Nobody is going to knock on my door and ask if I've written anything. I'm just going to keep chucking my work in your face, world! Love it or leave it.

Now that my three hours of hard work and trip to the post office is complete and dinner is in the crock pot I'm going to look into designing iPhone cases. Why not, right?